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10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Adult ADHD
| 1. | What can I expect to happen if I go to a psychologist or psychiatrist for treatment for adult ADHD? |
| 2. | What treatments are best for adults with ADHD? What are the possible side effects of different ADHD medications? |
| 3. | Aside from adult ADHD medications, what else can I do? What about exercise and diet? |
| 4. | Are there any herbal supplements or over-the-counter drugs to take or avoid? |
| 5. | Where can I find emotional support for my family and for me? |
| 6. | Will adult ADHD treatment stigmatize me? |
| 7. | How long must adult ADHD treatments continue? |
| 8. | Are ADHD stimulant drugs absolutely necessary? |
| 9. | How do I explain my diagnosis of adult ADHD to friends and family? |
| 10. | Are there any clinical trials I could participate in for adult ADHD? |
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Amal Chakraburtty, MD on February 09, 2009
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