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If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or you think you have ADHD, you may have thought about taking Adderall before. This stimulant can improve focus, make you be more organized, and lower your hyperactivity levels that stem from ADHD. To start taking Adderall, first you’ll need a prescription.
Here are 10 tips to help you get an Adderall prescription from a doctor.
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- QuestionWhen can my teenager stop taking their adderall?
Padam Bhatia, MDDr. Padam Bhatia is a board certified Psychiatrist who runs Elevate Psychiatry, based in Miami, Florida. He specializes in treating patients with a combination of traditional medicine and evidence-based holistic therapies. He also specializes in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), compassionate use, and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Dr. Bhatia is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA). He received an MD from Sidney Kimmel Medical College and has served as the chief resident in adult psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital in New York.
Board Certified PsychiatristIt really depends on their individual treatment plan and how your teen is managing their condition. Whatever you do, talk to your teen's doctor or psychiatrist before you change or stop their medication. You typically need to be tapered off of psychiatric medication over time, which requires the help of your teen's treatment team.
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- Never purchase Adderall online or from someone who is not a doctor. Unregulated Adderall can be dangerous, and you should never take a prescription medication without a doctor’s approval.[16]Thanks
- Adderall contains amphetamine, which can be habit-forming. If you are worried about your Adderall consumption, talk to your doctor.[17]Thanks
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To get a prescription for Adderall, which is used to treat ADHD in children and adults, first decide if your symptoms are severe enough to cause difficulty at home, school, or work, which is an indication that you're dealing with ADHD. If you have a hard time focusing from time to time, you may want to ask yourself if you’re getting enough sleep, eating well, and getting enough exercise, which can help with concentration. However, if you are easily distracted, can’t focus long enough to complete tasks, are forgetful, and chronically procrastinate, then you may want to talk to a psychiatrist about medication. After you both decide on a prescription, try the lowest dose first to gauge your sensitivity to it. You can then review your symptoms and any side effects at your follow up appointment. To learn how to properly take Adderall, keep reading!
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