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Suggest Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder

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Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Question: I was diagnosed with ADD couple of years ago. I was afraid of taking medicine to treat it, so I have been attempting to manage it naturally. My symptom have been increasing over the past 6 months and I'm interested in trying Vyvanse to treat. Who should I see for treatment?
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Neuropsychiatrist or Psychiatrist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I understand you had a confirmed diagnosis of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). This can be properly diagnosed by Neuropsychiatrist or Psychiatrist. Who diagnosed you? You should meet a Board certified Psychiatrist who are well trained in diagnosing and treating it.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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Suggest Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder

Brief Answer: Neuropsychiatrist or Psychiatrist Detailed Answer: Hello, I understand you had a confirmed diagnosis of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). This can be properly diagnosed by Neuropsychiatrist or Psychiatrist. Who diagnosed you? You should meet a Board certified Psychiatrist who are well trained in diagnosing and treating it.