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10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Adult ADHD

1.What can I expect if I go to a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other professional for treatment for adult ADHD?
2.What treatments are best for adults with ADHD?
3.Aside from adult ADHD medications, what else can I do to reduce my ADHD symptoms? 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.What are the possible side effects of different ADHD medications?
9.How do I explain my diagnosis of adult ADHD to friends and family?
10.Where can I find out about any clinical trials I could participate in as an adult with ADHD?

 

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Reviewed by Patricia Quinn, MD on February 21, 2012

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