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Most ADD medications are stimulants. There is one that I know of that is not and that medication is called Stratara. There may be others that are not but that is the one I am most familiar with. Medications like Adderall, Ritilin, Concerta, and others are stimulant's and should be prescribed by a doctor only after he has tested you for ADD or ADHD. If the doctor tells you you have ADD or ADHD ask him to go over you options as far as medications go to find out what medication may be the right one for you to take. You may have to try a few if others do not work for you and you are still having symptoms.
Should your doctor decide to put you on one of the medication's that is a stimulant you need to keep him or her informed as to how you are doing. Are you feeling better, are you nervous or shaky all the time, do you have problems sleeping and so on. Your doctor should go over all those things with you if he or she decides to put you on medication.
Also, if you are put on a stimulant the best thing to do is to not tell your friends, etc. Most, if not all these stimulant are abused by other people, many who do not have ADD or ADHD. I am not sure how old you are but I would just use your better judgment as to who you would let know if you do take the stimulant's.
Best of luck,
Jeff
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What does stimulant?
A stimulant is something that excites you. In medicine it is a term to describe a medicine that will speed you up.
Is biphentin a narcotic?
No, it is a stimulant used as an ADD/ADHD medication.
Is vyvance a narcotic?
No, it is not a narcotic. It is a central nervous system stimulant, for people with ADD/ADHD it has a calming effect. For people without ADHD it is a powerful stimulant. Narcotic means numb and opiates fall into this catagory.
Is Ritalin a depressant or tranquilizer?
Methylphenidate improved both social anxiety and ADHD symptoms in adults, study found.
Why are stimulants prescribed for ADHD?
It's because of the way that the human brain is wired. when a normal person takes a stimulant, their brain releases chemicals that boost the mental activity. When a person with ADD/ADHD takes a stimulant, their brains respond to the chemicals by slowing down. A simple metaphor would be that the wires in the brain are backwards for ADD/ADHD persons.
What cold medications can you take with ADHD medications?
I would try to use antihistamine products instead of those containingdecongestants, which could increase the stimulant effect of the ADHD meds .
Is marijuana a treatment for ADHD?
There is a little evidence suggesting medical marijuana might help ADHD, but it is still considered far outside the realm of mainstream behavior/stimulant treatment.
What stimulants drug use to treat ADHD?
There are numerous drugs available to treat adult ADHD. Ritalin is methylphenidate, a stimulant used to treat ADHD. There are other stimulants available: Adderall and Vyvanse. Non-stimulant options exist such as Straterra. Please see the related question below.
What are signs that your ADHD medicine is working?
If the symptoms of you're adhd are lessened or stopped after taking the medicine then the medicine is obviously working. Also if you feel different in a better way, like you feel more attentive and optimistic, then it is a sign that the medicine is working and you should stick to that medicine.
Can caffeine cause rapid heartbeat?
Yes, caffeine is a stimulant, and in sufficient quantity, it can give you palpitations.
When do medications for ADHD start to work?
The most common class of medications used for ADHD, stimulants, take twenty to forty minutes to begin to improve symptoms. Other medications such as Strattera, a non-stimulant, can take up to two weeks before improving ADHD symptoms.
Will Strattera have the same affects as adderall at 120 mg help big test tomorrow?
No it wouldn't have the same affects. Strattera is a non-stimulant, non controlled drug used for ADHD. Adderall is a stimulant and a controlled drug. I take Adderall for narcolepsy to keep me awake. Adderall can also be taken for ADHD.
