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Usurpedorchid

1y ago

Looking for advice on ADD medication

Is anyone taking a stimulant medication for ADD? I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow and am trying to figure out what medications we could talk about. I tried Adderall but ended up having one of those rare side effects that mimicked seizures. I'm a little nervous to try something, but I'm definitely at a point where I need something to function.

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Chronicallyenby

10mo ago

Not a stimulant but helps with ADHD is Wellbutrin( is currently helping me.) Another is Atomoxetine. (Forgive my spelling). Neither are stimulants but they work especially if you have other stuff going on
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picklesandpopcorn

1y ago

I used to take a combination of lamictal and daytrana. Both of those had helped me immensely with my ADHD and ADD. I would ask looking into something like that sometimes it's the medications that we least expect that work the best
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housesucculent

1y ago

I’m on ritalin, works well but i do get nausea sometimes
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KratomEater

1y ago

I had panic attacks on Adderall but Concerta works well for me.
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Damber

1y ago

I take Vyvanse for my ADHD seems to help alot. Was on Concerta in the past nd had to up my dose nd it ended up being to much for me nd I felt 'wired'.. if that makes any sense lol.
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Usurpedorchid

1y ago

Yeah! I get what you mean! So I talked with my DR today and I guess they are uncomfortable with prescribing a stimulant so I guess I'll get to see a psychiatrist. 🤞 Fingers crossed I can get something that work for me and not cause weird side effects! 😅
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Collectori

1y ago

Adderall works for me but not my friends brother, it gives him the panics. He takes Vyvanse and finds it makes him significantly friendlier. Maybe not as strong a focus as others can get, but it gets him through the day just fine
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Usurpedorchid

1y ago

Awesome!! I have heard some good things about Vyvanse. I honestly will settle with any help of focus I can get! Currently, I have a job that is super amazing for my lifestyle.. but gives absolutely no dopamine and it takes a LOT of focus. So I really want to keep it. 😅
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aldrwytch

1y ago

Adderall worked well for me, but there are lots of options, both stimulants and non-stimulants for you to potentially try—I’m sure there’s something else for you!!
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Usurpedorchid

1y ago

Thank you! 😊 Sometimes it's easy to get discouraged when playing the medicine game!
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RoseVirgo

1y ago

Vyvanse
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Usurpedorchid

1y ago

I've just recently heard of this one! Have you liked it?
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EhzruhW

1y ago

I take Ritalin. It helps me a lot. I have to take it three times a day tho.
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Usurpedorchid

1y ago

Why do you have to take it so many times?
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housesucculent

1y ago

Ritalin has been pretty good
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Usurpedorchid

1y ago

That's definitely one that I've been looking into! Has there been any weird side effects for you?
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Lavan

1y ago

I'm taking a stimulant for ADHD. Concerta. It works differently to Adderall which used to give me panic attacks. But the Concerta works well. If that doesn't help there are other non stimulants that manage symptoms pretty well too.
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Usurpedorchid

1y ago

I've never heard of Concerta. I will have to look that up! I've tried Straterra which is a non stimulant but that didn't seem to do much for me. I guess it's just about finding the right medication that fits your body?

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