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Suggest Medication Of AAD In An Elderly Person
Question: Is there anything a 76 yr old woman can take for AAD?
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Detailed Answer:
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Ritalin is a stimulant medications approved for the treatment of ADHD. It can also help boost antidepressant medication by giving you additional energy. When used carefully, this can be a very effective and safe medication. I recommend talking to your doctor about trying it.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Ritalin is a stimulant medications approved for the treatment of ADHD. It can also help boost antidepressant medication by giving you additional energy. When used carefully, this can be a very effective and safe medication. I recommend talking to your doctor about trying it.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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