Posted by CarolAnn on October 19, 2000, at 19:31:08
In reply to Adult ADD (without hyperactivity) HELP!, posted by Christina on October 19, 2000, at 7:56:05
Christina, the same medications that treat ADHD are used for ADD w/o hyperactivity: Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine(rarely used). I tried Ritalin and it only helped at really high(unsafe) doses. Now I take Adderall 10mgs. three times per day, and it has been a life saver! The trick is convincing the doctor that this is what you need. I know I have ADDw/o hyperactivity, but my doctor actually prescribes the Adderall for my excessive fatigue, and then only after I told him that I was so tired of being tired that I was seriously thinking of suicide just to end the tiredness!! Good luck! CarolAnn
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