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July 1, 2019 at 11:56 am
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Penny Williams
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It sounds like you may need to try a different medication — you haven’t found the right balance of help with symptoms and minimal side effects. There are two types of stimulants: amphetamine (Adderall, Vyvanse, Evekeo…) and methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Quillivant…). Almost everyone does well on one type or the other, but not both.
A Patient’s Primer on the Stimulant Medications Used to Treat ADHD
And here is some guidance on finding a support group:
Penny
ADDitude Community Moderator, Parenting ADHD Trainer & Author, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism