I am a 36 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. I have struggled with anxiety for about 10 years and have been on antidepressants for the last 9 years and been off the last 6 months.

While on antidepressants, the anxiety was better but never fully gone, must have been b/c the ADHD was not being addressed. SO, now I am looking to start up meds again and want to address the ADHD before I tackle (or need to) the anxiety which could be from the ADHD. So confusing......my doc (who I really trust and have used the last 6 years) recommends Provigil. I was set to start on it until I realized that I had to pay $550 out of pocket for 60 pills!!!! Unbelievable! Plus, I heard it may decrease the effectiveness of my IUD (Mirena) which I definitely don't want as I already have 2 children and don't wish to have any more.

I am hesitant to use the stimulants like Ritalin, etc and my doctor does not like Strattera for some reason. He mentioned Wellbutrin but he is doubtful that will work for me. Any advice??????? Thanks!

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