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Suggest Medication For ADD
I don t know where to start. I was diagnosed as a child with ADD, prescribe Ritalin from age 7? and stopped taking it around 18-19. My parents arranged appointments and I also lived in another state. I live in Chicago now. I ve struggled with college and professional career. I realize that I need help and talk to a doctor about going back on Ritalin or what other alternatives are. I don t know where to start and have PPO BC/BS insurance.
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Brief answer -
Treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has two important components — psychotherapy interventions (for both the child and the parents; or the adult with ADHD) and medications.
Detailed answer -
Stimulant medications commonly prescribed for attention deficit disorder include methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Methylin) and certain amphetamines (Dexedrine, Dextrostat, Adderall). Methylphenidate is a short acting drug, and in older forms, had to be taken multiple times a day. Longer-acting versions of the drug are now available for once-daily use. Although taking stimulants for treatment may seem risky, there is significant research that demonstrates that when taken as directed by your psychiatrist or physician, they are safe and effective in the treatment of adult ADHD.
Trade name Generic name
Adderall Adderall XR - amphetamine(extended release)
Concerta - methylphenidate(long acting)
Daytrana (patch) - methylphenidate
Brief answer -
Treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has two important components — psychotherapy interventions (for both the child and the parents; or the adult with ADHD) and medications.
Detailed answer -
Stimulant medications commonly prescribed for attention deficit disorder include methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Methylin) and certain amphetamines (Dexedrine, Dextrostat, Adderall). Methylphenidate is a short acting drug, and in older forms, had to be taken multiple times a day. Longer-acting versions of the drug are now available for once-daily use. Although taking stimulants for treatment may seem risky, there is significant research that demonstrates that when taken as directed by your psychiatrist or physician, they are safe and effective in the treatment of adult ADHD.
Trade name Generic name
Adderall Adderall XR - amphetamine(extended release)
Concerta - methylphenidate(long acting)
Daytrana (patch) - methylphenidate
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