ADD and medication....

[bushido3374]

I was diagnosed with adult ADHD by a psychiatrist. I started by taking a psychostimulant (ADD meds like Adderall and Ritalin). The RX was for Concerta. It worked well. Now I'm on an SNRI (similar to an SSRI) called Effexor. It's an antidepressant/ antianxiety med that has some stimulating properties and puts my brain in the zone. I needed this because I had some depression/anxiety issues as well.

Before I was on this, I also would have to read and reread the same paragraph before I could comprehend what I'd just read. Now, on the meds, I am getting mostly A's in school. Effexor is commonly used with adults with ADHD.

[Phate]

i use focalin (dexmethylphenidate) for my ADHD, works very well

[KatsMeow]

I was diagnosed with adult ADHD by a psychiatrist. I started by taking a psychostimulant (ADD meds like Adderall and Ritalin). The RX was for Concerta. It worked well. Now I'm on an SNRI (similar to an SSRI) called Effexor. It's an antidepressant/ antianxiety med that has some stimulating properties and puts my brain in the zone. I needed this because I had some depression/anxiety issues as well.

Before I was on this, I also would have to read and reread the same paragraph before I could comprehend what I'd just read. Now, on the meds, I am getting mostly A's in school. Effexor is commonly used with adults with ADHD.

I also take an SNRI in combination with my vyvanse