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Psych and i fig. out add meds.what's better for motivational deficiency assoc. with my add?adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) or rit? ad. helps a lot with motivation, will rit?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

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Depends.: Stimulants like adderall, ritalin, (methylphenidate) concerta, among a few, are used to treat the symptoms of add/adhd in which a lack of motivation maybe one of the symptoms. They are all equally good, depending on the individual response to the medications.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Psych and i fig. out add meds.what's better for motivational deficiency assoc. with my add?adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) or rit? ad. helps a lot with motivation, will rit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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