Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults

The patient should attend regularly scheduled physician visits, weekly or every other week initially, extending to monthly or quarterly once stability is achieved. This will allow for close follow-up of patient status. At the visits, clinical interviewing and examination can accomplish the following:

• Monitoring of medication use and its continued effectiveness

• Assessment of psychiatric status for emergence of any significant changes in mood or anxiety state

• Monitoring for any substance use or misuse of prescribed medication, especially stimulants

• Monitoring of cardiovascular status measured by blood pressure and pulse.