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Got diagnosed with adhd.am in therapy. cant use stimulants due to past abuse, wellbutrin/zoloft isn't helping, will i ever find something that works?

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Keep trying: Work with your doctor to find a regimen that works. I see you are taking vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine). Perhaps your doctor will adjust the dose, or prescribe an alternate drug, like strattera. Work with your therapist on organizational skills that can help you function even when you are somewhat inattentive.

Answered 5/16/2016

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Other options: May be worth trying strattera, (atomoxetine) imiprimine or intuniv(guaneficine/tenex).

Answered 9/18/2013

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Alternative meds: In addition to stimulants and what you have tried there are are alternatives such as provigil, nuvigil, imipramine. Discuss these with your prescriber.

Answered 9/18/2013

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Pills are not skills: Agree w/med options listed by other docs, esp. Guanfacine (intuniv) & atomoxetine (strattera), but since these don't work as quickly as pscyhostimulants, patience is an important part of finding med(s) that is/are right for you (though patience is not easy for people w/adhd, of course). Further, no meds will cure adhd, so cbt for adhd & building coping skills is important too.

Answered 11/1/2015

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