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Suggest Treatment For Impulse Control Disorder
My 23 yr old daughter has been on both Adderall and Concerta as well as 2 other non-stimulant drugs in the past for concentration. She also has impulse control problems which cause he to pick he face (dermatillomania). What drugs are available to help her with concentration which may also help with impulse control?
Wed, 1 Feb 2023
Hello,
Impulse control disorders are treated by variety of medications like anti depressants, mood stabilizers, opioid antagonists like naltrexone, and atypical neuroleptics along with drugs, cognitive behavioral therapy is important to be done consistently.
Habit reversal training is very important in therapy. Please do consult a psychiatrist for the prescription of above medications and also therapy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
Impulse control disorders are treated by variety of medications like anti depressants, mood stabilizers, opioid antagonists like naltrexone, and atypical neuroleptics along with drugs, cognitive behavioral therapy is important to be done consistently.
Habit reversal training is very important in therapy. Please do consult a psychiatrist for the prescription of above medications and also therapy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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