Suggest Treatment For Severe ADHD While On Risperidone Or Clonidine

Posted on Sat, 26 Nov 2016

Question: I'm suffering from adhd and I'm in school I'm disorganized, but I I'm talk fast and over people, cut them off, very loud and hyper, I can't get things accomplished, Procrastination is a big issue, I a mess. Can you help me. I've been to peachford hospital and diagnosed with adhd in XXXXXXX GA and he put me on Vyvanse but I can't afford it bc my insurance does not cover it only generic if u need proof

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Risperidone or Clonidine can be used which are cheaper.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking from HCM for your health related doubts

I can understand your concern. You've been diagnosed with ADHD and were given Vyvanse. For treatment of ADHD commonly stimulants are used. Stimulants like Vyvanse, Ritalin etc are used. You can ask for Ritalin which is relatively cheaper than Vyvanse.

Other option is to use antipsychotics in low dose. Risperidone can be used to control the ADHD symptoms and is a good option. Clonidine can also be used for ADHD symptoms and is also very cheap in terms of price and most of insurance policies cover these medicines.

So please discuss with your doctor for these drugs.

Thanks. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (6 minutes later)

Can you please give me a good adhd doctor in GA I live in Paulding County XXXXXXX Ga but would like a doctor in Marietta or Acworth of Hiram GA that would be able to put me back on generic Amphetamine salts bc it's cheap since I'm on disability at the age of 31and almost getting my masters in psychology. I just need help with my out of control life style and the impulsiveness and lack of desire to finish my projects and things around the house bc I can't focus... Can you find me a doctor that could be open to the idea of putting me back on the meds. Risperdal gave me night mares and I take seriously to sleep for racing thoughts

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clonidine is a good option.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Yes you can search DOCTORS tab at our site and you can find many good psychiatrists. Take appointment and you will get the medicines for ADHD.

If Seroquel or Risperidal gave nightmares then Clonidine is a good option. The drug helps in controlling the impulsive behaviour and help in maintaining focus. You can consult your doctor for that too.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar