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Does Adderall Help Control ADHD?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It looks like you have a diagnosis of ADHD and have tried Ritalin and Concerta, but feel these are not working. Adderall is a good medication and would be a good next step for you, I agree. Because Adderall is a Schedule 2 controlled substance with the FDA and DEA, it can only be prescribed after an in-person evaluation. I recommend talking to your current prescriber of Ritalin and Concerta to ask about him or her trying Adderall instead.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It looks like you have a diagnosis of ADHD and have tried Ritalin and Concerta, but feel these are not working. Adderall is a good medication and would be a good next step for you, I agree. Because Adderall is a Schedule 2 controlled substance with the FDA and DEA, it can only be prescribed after an in-person evaluation. I recommend talking to your current prescriber of Ritalin and Concerta to ask about him or her trying Adderall instead.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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