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Are there particular stimulant medications that tend to be better tolerated for those individuals who have adhd and anxiety?
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Yes: Wellbutrin, (bupropion) which your on, and strattera. Also a low dose of Imipramine can be helpful, and Intuniv remains another option.
Answered 5/15/2016
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Non-Stimulant: Straterra is a non-stimulant medication which is sometimes used to treat adhd. It is actually an ssri antidepressant found to be effective with adhd - it may actually help your anxiety, too!
Answered 2/9/2017
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