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Diagnosed With Adult ADD, Lack Of Attention And Focus. What Medication Is Suggested?

Hello. I was diagnosed about 10 years ago with Adult ADD. I did not work for some time and did not think I needed medications. Recently I have started a new job and I am on the verge of being fired due to lack of attention to many things as well as I am unfocused all day. I need to get assistance with medications again. How can you help me or what do you suggest? Thank you, Barbra.
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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Psychologist,  's  Response
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We understand your concerns

I went through your description. ADD means attention deficit disorder. I would like to tell you that ADD is not a disease but just a mental disorder which is to be cleared by correcting the neural activity.

Psychotropic medications never corrects the neural activity, but shuts down it partially. Therefore, I feel, instead of going for medication, go for psychotherapy techniques to get complete cure. Also do practice yoga and meditation to streamline your neural activities.

Hope this answers your query partially. Available for further clarifications.
Get well soon.
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Vikas Gaur's  Response
Hello Barbra,

For treating adult ADD, there are several good medicines available like Methylphenidate, Atomoxetine, amphetamine (d), amphetamine (d,l) which your psychiatrist can prescribe. If a patient is also having associated depressive symptoms, Bupropion is also a good option.

I prefer to use Atomoxetine or Methylphenidate in my patients.

Kind regards

Vikas
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Diagnosed With Adult ADD, Lack Of Attention And Focus. What Medication Is Suggested?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your description. ADD means attention deficit disorder. I would like to tell you that ADD is not a disease but just a mental disorder which is to be cleared by correcting the neural activity. Psychotropic medications never corrects the neural activity, but shuts down it partially. Therefore, I feel, instead of going for medication, go for psychotherapy techniques to get complete cure. Also do practice yoga and meditation to streamline your neural activities. Hope this answers your query partially. Available for further clarifications. Get well soon.