What Medication for ADD/ADHD

Question

After my therapist had determined she thinks I have Attention Deficit, she's referred me to the psychiatrist to talk about medication. I was wondering what kind of medication was most common, and what to expect as far as results.

Answer 1

They normally put you on a drug called Ritalin, it does have quite a few side affects , but it does work but don't let it put you off speak to your therapist about the side affects.

Answer 2

IMO this diagnosis is too often applied to people who lack self-discipline and maturity.  but for the sake of your family and grades, do see the shrink.  Ritalin is a commonly prescribed medication which helps people focus, stays in your system a very short time (thus needs to be taken on schedule) and has no bad side effects.  Curiously, Ritalin is a stimulant but it has a long history of helping people with ADD.  

Do your own online research into it, please.

Answer 3

addderall or ritalin

Answer 4

adderall is pretty much the most common ; my brother was diagnosed about 13 years ago. but he found that he was depressed and had thoughts of suicide, which is a side affect, so you might want to be aware and let your doctor know because there are other medications. he is on a new medication im not positive what the name is but the only REAL side affect that he feels is no hunger.

i think the medicine is called ritalin?

good luck (:

Answer 5

My daugther was diagnoses with ADD, I tried medications but it make her way too skinny, and she hardly slept.  I did some research and found liquid form Vitamin B complex it worked for her. It had every vitamin b in it.  I bought in a health food store.  Expensive but worth it.  Good Luck.