Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For ADHD In A Child
Question: I was diagnosed as a child with ADHD. Recently the symptoms have gotten to the point they are effecting my job & my homelife
For many years I controlled the issues I had with routine and I could manage now this seems like I cannot cope and am constantly late, work product being rushed and not my usual standard and most troublesome is only half listening in meetings
Recently I was prescribed depression meds (Wellbutrin & Zoloft) and due to a crazy work travel schedule cannot get to see my doctor. Is it possible to try aderall or another ADD Medicine ? Can I get a prescription via a FaceTime doctors appt ?
For many years I controlled the issues I had with routine and I could manage now this seems like I cannot cope and am constantly late, work product being rushed and not my usual standard and most troublesome is only half listening in meetings
Recently I was prescribed depression meds (Wellbutrin & Zoloft) and due to a crazy work travel schedule cannot get to see my doctor. Is it possible to try aderall or another ADD Medicine ? Can I get a prescription via a FaceTime doctors appt ?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It sounds like a stimulant medication might be warranted for you. It can help with symptoms of inattention as you describe them. However, stimulants are dangerous, and are Drug Enforcement Agency Schedule 2 Controlled Substances, which require an in-person evaluation and electronically prescribed prescription from a doctor under careful monitoring. You will have to wait to see a doctor in-person.
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
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It sounds like a stimulant medication might be warranted for you. It can help with symptoms of inattention as you describe them. However, stimulants are dangerous, and are Drug Enforcement Agency Schedule 2 Controlled Substances, which require an in-person evaluation and electronically prescribed prescription from a doctor under careful monitoring. You will have to wait to see a doctor in-person.
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
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
