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August 10, 2018 at 1:15 pm
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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 may need to try a methylphenidate and see if you respond better with less side effects.
Here’s everything you need to know about ADHD medication:
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