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ADHD IN ADULTS
WHAT MEDICATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR ADHD OF AN 21 YEAR OLD MALE? HIS LIFE IS IN TATTERS
Adderall is the most commonly prescribed ADHD medicine for adults. I think most insurance companies cover it until a person is 25. Some will cover it for longer. I had to start paying out of pocket on my 26th birthday.
Some versions of extend release Ritalin are also FDA approved for adults and there are also non stimulant alternatives.
Some versions of extend release Ritalin are also FDA approved for adults and there are also non stimulant alternatives.
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Yep, ADHD can really mess up ones life if untreated. Anxiety, depression, self-medication are fairly common and any one of those things can make life miserable. So first thought is that while meds can and will help, finding a good psychologist or psychiatrist who can help him deal with all these other issues is also very important.
Medication wise - it all really depends on the individual and how they respond. But any med that will do any good will be done with a prescription. There are no natural meds that will do much good unless you have gotten your ADHD pretty much under control. There are both stimulant and non-stimulant meds (although they are typically not as effective), and because they are all controlled substances they must be prescribed by a doctor. Here is a pretty good link listed the meds with pros and precautions, etc. http://www.leeheymd.com/charts/adhd_1.html
And this is a very good site with lots of information on the meds as well as many good links dealing with adult ADHD.
http://www.help4adhd.org/en/treatment/medication/WWK10
Finally, I recommend that he take a look at this site. http://jeffsaddmind.com/for-first-time-visitors It is written by a guy with AD/HD and besides having a lot of good info. It really lets you know that you are not the only person in the world having to go through this #***!, and that there is help out there.
I am curious was his ADHD treated as a child?
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you need more info. Best wishes.!!
It is by an adult with AD/HD. Besides having lots of good info - its pretty easy to see that
Medication wise - it all really depends on the individual and how they respond. But any med that will do any good will be done with a prescription. There are no natural meds that will do much good unless you have gotten your ADHD pretty much under control. There are both stimulant and non-stimulant meds (although they are typically not as effective), and because they are all controlled substances they must be prescribed by a doctor. Here is a pretty good link listed the meds with pros and precautions, etc. http://www.leeheymd.com/charts/adhd_1.html
And this is a very good site with lots of information on the meds as well as many good links dealing with adult ADHD.
http://www.help4adhd.org/en/treatment/medication/WWK10
Finally, I recommend that he take a look at this site. http://jeffsaddmind.com/for-first-time-visitors It is written by a guy with AD/HD and besides having a lot of good info. It really lets you know that you are not the only person in the world having to go through this #***!, and that there is help out there.
I am curious was his ADHD treated as a child?
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you need more info. Best wishes.!!
It is by an adult with AD/HD. Besides having lots of good info - its pretty easy to see that
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