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What Medication Can I Take For ADHD After Discontinuing Adderall When I Have Gained Excess Amounts Of Weight?
Question: I have adhd and was on adderall for seven years. Two years ago. My doctor decided I was an addict and abruptly stopped the drug and began treating me with. 4mg of rispetdal for major depression
I have gained 200 pounds and. On these I am very unhappy. What is going on
I am not an addict. Why am i not being ytesyrf for sfjf. I habe fitef the doctor amd syaty a mrw ckinic in a mpnth. Wjst id up.
I have gained 200 pounds and. On these I am very unhappy. What is going on
I am not an addict. Why am i not being ytesyrf for sfjf. I habe fitef the doctor amd syaty a mrw ckinic in a mpnth. Wjst id up.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am having a lot of difficulties understanding your question as many words are misspelled to the point I cannot understand them.
I think you are asking why your doctor took you off Adderall. Simply put, these medications can be addicting. It is always better to try a different medication to help with attention issues.
A nonaddictive alternative to Adderall is Strattera. I would ask a doctor in your area to consider prescribing this medication instead. A bonus is that there is no weight gain associated with Strattera!
Regards,
Dr. Sheppe
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am having a lot of difficulties understanding your question as many words are misspelled to the point I cannot understand them.
I think you are asking why your doctor took you off Adderall. Simply put, these medications can be addicting. It is always better to try a different medication to help with attention issues.
A nonaddictive alternative to Adderall is Strattera. I would ask a doctor in your area to consider prescribing this medication instead. A bonus is that there is no weight gain associated with Strattera!
Regards,
Dr. Sheppe
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Strattera is the brand name for atomoxetine, an SNRI medication approved for use in ADHD. It is not a narcotic. It can work as well as Adderall. I would not decrease the dosage of risperidone without consulting your prescribing doctor first -- it would take several weeks of very careful dose decreases determined by your prescribing doctor.
Regards,
Dr. Sheppe
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Strattera is the brand name for atomoxetine, an SNRI medication approved for use in ADHD. It is not a narcotic. It can work as well as Adderall. I would not decrease the dosage of risperidone without consulting your prescribing doctor first -- it would take several weeks of very careful dose decreases determined by your prescribing doctor.
Regards,
Dr. Sheppe
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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