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Adult ADHD

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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Reviewed by Amal Chakraburtty, MD on February 09, 2009
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