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What is the most effective medication for ADD/ADHD?


Without going too much into my symptoms I DO have ADD. My Dr. had me try Prozac which did absolutely nothing for me. I am now currently on Strattera which has yet to take affect but I am not pleased with the reviews of this medication from what I have seen online from past patients. I am still going forward with an open mind but I just haven't seen any success stories. What are your thoughts?

* Please do give bs comments about not needing meds, Instant thumbs down without me reading.

There is no general "best" medicine. Since different people respond differently to medication, the best you can do is let your doctor try different meds on you and see which ones work.
For example, Concerta has changed my daughter's life. Before she was diagnosed and put on meds, the best she could do at school was write her name on her paper, turn the paper over, draw an elaborate landscape, and then run around the room. Now she is an honor student.
However, she has a friend who also has ADHD as much as my daughter, but Concerta had no effect on her so she's on something else, which works fer her fine.
I have never heard of ADHD being treated with Prozac. I was on that for a while for depression. While it did wonders for a friend of mine, I was allergic to the stuff.
But like I said, no one in Yahoo Answers can tell you a "best" medicine to treat your ADHD. What is the best for you is between you and your doctor.

I have tried strattera in the past and truly hated it. I am on vyvanse now and it is not that bad. Took me about a week to get used to the side effects, but compared to other meds it is the least uncomfortable. It also lasts longer. The only thing about taking stimulants for adhd is you get really irritable coming off of them. It is definitely worth a try.

My son took Concerta for awhile. It is a time release med meaning that it takes effect immediately and doesn't have to build up in your system like Strattera. He took Strattera also and liked the Concerta much better. He too takes Prozac and it seems to be helping him. He just started it about a month ago and seems to be doing fine. We are monitoring him closely on the Prozac b/c I was afraid for him to take it, he is only 14, but so far so good. Good luck, I know it is frustrating.

i take Adderall but its only been a week since i started using it so far so good...oh yea its for ADHD and i know that the main side effect is you appetite changes

All I know really is Ridalin. Sorry I can't be more of a help.

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