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May 29, 2018 at 9:44 am
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Penny Williams
Keymaster
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. It sounds like you’ve only tried amphetamines. Many people say amphetamines can feel stronger, so you may do better on a methylphenidate. Learn more here:
A Patient’s Primer on the Stimulant Medications Used to Treat ADHD
Penny
ADDitude Community Moderator, Parenting ADHD Trainer & Author, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism