HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How do i know if i have add/adhd and know that i need medication? my symptoms: short attention span; not able to interpret information fully when reading and wondering thoughts

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Basics: A person performs at their best when they get adequate restorative sleep, have no illness, are properly nourished & in a comfortable setting. I am leery of ever accepting an ADHD diagnosis for an adult that did not have it as a kid but it can happen. You start the process by seeing your doc & ruling out/treating all the listed issues. Only then can you/they consider ADHD.

Answered 1/3/2021

14 views

Thank
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Evaluation: Consider evaluation by a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist to determine if you meet diagnostic criteria for ADD/ ADHD. Please don't rely on self-tests to diagnose yourself.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 1/3/2021

14 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How severely does nicotine affect the development of a 16 year old with ADHD from weekly use over the course of about 4 months? Are the permanent effects on development of executive functioning and attention from short term use or more prolonged use?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I was on an ADHD medication called Adzenys for a week symptoms were terrible couldnt last any longer now on vyvanse and wondering can it delay a perid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What medication(s) tend to work well with wellbutrin (bupropion) to improve symptoms of ADHD (i.E., lack of focus, scattered energy)?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I've had bad attention span, low motivation and been disorganized since i was a child, but i've never been hyper.Is it possible that I have adhd?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My brother has ADHD is it possible, genetically, if I have it too? Because Ive been wondering about if I have ADHD because I am restless, don't really pay attention, often don't know what I'm doing, cant finish a project, ETC Theses are symptoms.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I was always told growing up that I had ADD or ADHD now that I am married my wife has always pointed out to me and I have noticed my attention span and Not staying focused or focusing on one thing at a time and generallyfocusing problems over the years ha
I believe I have ADHD or ADD but I have not been to a doctor to be prescribed medication for any of my symptoms.How would I get prescribed medication?
I have ADHD and biplr 2. Strattera (atomoxetine) was great for sustained attention and reading. Does intuniv have that affect or more for hyperactivity n impul?
Can ADHD medication help me pay attention and listen better to people?
Im prescribed adderall for adhd and theres a nationwide shortage of medication. What can I do so that rationing medication (taking a quarter of my normal dose) works better to control symptoms?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.