Can anyone tell me if one medication tends to be prescribed more than another for ADD without hyperactivity? Thanks Karen
Re: Meds for ADD w/o hyperactivity
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: another for ADD without hyperactivity? Thanks KarenRecall reading an ADHD autobiography (Inattentive type) where Anita Uhl Brothers, M.D., of Berkeley, California, reported that several FDA approved medicines (alerting agents/stimulants - special caffeine compounds) temporarily reduced distractibility and increased attention span in a well documented case of mild adult ADHD - Inattentive type - working noticeably better than Ritalin and Dexedrine.The book had a most unusual title, How to Cure Hyperactivity, and was available through the non-profit Learning Disabilities Association of America. The book tended to view ADHD meds as temporary cures for ADHD as the medicines only worked for a certain number of hours at a time and then the benefits tended to fade away. In the year 2001 a temporary cure or temporary relief is the way medicines tend to work.That’s my opinion.
No difference. It's all ADD.
Doesn’t matter Karen. The target symptoms are the same—lack of focus, lack of emotional regulation, distractibility. The key is finding the right med and the right dosage. Every person’s brain is different. Keep trying different meds and dosage adjustments until you hit on the right combination.
: Can anyone tell me if one medication tends to be prescribed more than
: another for ADD without hyperactivity? Thanks KarenKaren, As I understand it, most often stimulants like Ritalin and dexedrine are the first choice for kids with ADHD with or without hyperactivity. It is often a misconception that these drugs “calm down” hyperactive kids. What they do is help the child sustain attention and sometimes limit impulsive behavior. They are proven drugs that have been used successfully for MANY years with few side effects. It would be a good idea for you to talk with a doctor you trust about medical managment for your child. Also remember to talk about behavioral intervention as well. Drugs alone can only do so much. Drugs together with behavioral intervention have helped my daughter tremendously.You will be the one to make the decision but please, BEWARE of snake oil salesmen. There are no clinically proven herbal preparations for ADHD! The only thing proven about these are that they do a great job of emptying your wallet.