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I should have mentioned in my comment, the first meds I took did absolutely nothing, it was the second try that actually did the trick. Worth giving it another

I should have mentioned in my comment, the first meds I took did absolutely nothing, it was the second try that actually did the trick. Worth giving it another shot.

barbs 5y ago
Out of curiosity, which meds did you try?
- wayoutthere 5y ago
  With ADHD there are really only two options; atomoxetine (Strattera) and stimulants like aderall or ritalin (or any of the dozens of time-release versions of those two drugs). I did stimulants for years and they really distorted my sense of self in a way that was hard to put a finger on until I got out of the long-term traumatic situation I was in. I felt like life was a treadmill and I was looking at my feet the whole time — I could go really fast but I lost sight of everything around me. I switched to atomoxetine and while it still takes effort to start something, it’s much easier for me to take a task to completion (or at least further towards completion).
  - corty 5y ago
    Amantadine and certain antidepressants are said to help some people affected by AD(H)D as well. But talk to your doctor before you go "oh, amantadine is cheap otc flu med...". And it depends on a lot of factors, like your exact symptoms (with/without hyperactivity), treatment goals, side effects and secondary problems. Really really talk to a doctor about this, getting "the meds" right is complicated and takes some trial and error.
  - pseudalopex 5y ago
    Wikipedia says guanfacine and clonidine too. And bupropion and modafinil off label.
- shadowfaxRodeo 5y ago
  Citalopram then Sertraline. Different people have different reactions. This is not medial advice. Consult your physician to see if sertraline is right for you.