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Is Adderall Advisable For Lethargy And Concentration Issues?
Question: I was on vyvanse for a couple of years. It has been over a year since I have been prescribed any. Since then the family doctor I was getting them from has retired, and I don't have another doctor yet. In the last six months my Mother broke her hip,I an only child tring to run a lawn service and firewood business. Taking care of her as much as possible she is back at home which I am living with her.I am 49 years old and it is taking a toll on my ability to concentrate and lack of rest.I am tired all the time just sluggish and demand from her attention is affecting my work and ability to control my life. I have been doing lots of research and think that adderal is the new improved temperary answer. I think two twenty mgs adderal may be my answer to my problems. What do you think?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It sounds like you might meet criteria for ADHD. In this case, a trial of Adderall XR, starting with 20 or 30 milligrams daily, could be warranted. What you need to do is call your insurance company, who is obliged to give you a list of providers in your area who can evaluate you for ADHD and if necessary prescribe medication. This is the course of action I recommend.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It sounds like you might meet criteria for ADHD. In this case, a trial of Adderall XR, starting with 20 or 30 milligrams daily, could be warranted. What you need to do is call your insurance company, who is obliged to give you a list of providers in your area who can evaluate you for ADHD and if necessary prescribe medication. This is the course of action I recommend.
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 (). 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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