Re: Anxiety and excitement about starting meds.

[Anonymous]

Carl,

I put the detail in my post so you could an idea of time and dosage changes

that I had since my original diagnosis in late Nov’11

Please remember everyone has a different responses in terms of efficacy

and side effects. (I have been fortunate on both counts)

From what I have read some people have to trial a number of meds before

hitting the right one. Also some will not tolerate large dosage increases

The doctor prescribing (including experience and expertise) is what makes

the DIFFERENCE.

In my case I decided after seeing a community psych initially who

really didn’t seem very interested in treating Adult ADHD/ADD on a ongoing

basis to find a better option. I saw on TV the founder of an ADD/ADHD clinic in my area and

I didn’t want any more trial and error with doctors. The decision was pretty

straight forward.

I have had some out-of-pocket costs. However I can get the proper follow-up

which in the beginning should be more frequent appointments. The doctor

I am seeing is also an expert on medication management. She also listens

to me after i show her the journal I have made tracking improvements, side

effects, etc.

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