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So youre trying to say that Strattera didnt work?

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Im thinking about setting an appointment to see that doctor about getting me on Strattera. I've struggled with ADD-ADHD for as long as I can remember. I took Ritalin for a long time during grade school and middle school and some of high school. I've noticed how much of an impact it makes at work, since most of the time I am busy multi-tasking and trying to meet deadlines. Its such a struggle to try to keep focused on one task at a time. I noticed that I can mulit-task easier than try to keep focused on a certain project. well anyways before I forget why I was writing this, I was curious if there was anything out there that was effective on adult adhd. This is a problem that I would like to get a handle on soon!
 
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See my other post about straterra, but it is not any better suited for adult adhd, then any of the other meds out there. The fact that it is being targeted for adult ADHD is the result of marketing and not science. Ritalin and Adderal et all are just as effective in adults as they are in children. The concept of adult adhd is relatively new, and older meds were not submited for fda aproval in the treatment of adult adhd, they work just at the time Adult ADHD was not known or widely accepted so they were not submitted for approval.

I reccomend strattera only if you havn't responded well to stimulants, or are uncomfortbale with the idea or hassle of getting stimulant medications (Prescription in triplicate).

I wouldn't talk to a doctor with much of a preconceived idea about what you should be on rather just discuss what you are comfortable and not comfortable with, and then working together to find meds that work.

Straterra didn't really work for me, but neither did ritalin, medidate cd or any countless other, but i have responded well to adderal. The medication game is one that takes patience to play.
 
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