Hi,

First off. I'm completely frustrated with my neurologist since he seems to shuffle me in and out as quickly as possible, so I never really get to discuss treatment options with him. So I'm here looking for the kinds of information I should be getting from him.

Anyway, I believe that I am ADHD-inattentive based on information I've read. (the neurologist only diagnosed ADHD, not subtype)

I was first given Ritalin-LA 10mg. At first I saw some benefit, then not so much. It makes me fidgetty, and also has other effects that make me not want to keep taking it. The last time I saw the doctor. Last time he gave me Concerta 18mg, and told me I could try increasing the dosage of the Ritalin. But the fidgettiness and other effects makes me wonder if I really want to go that route. And as far as I can tell, Concerta is just a different formulation of Ritalin-LA that's a bit shorter-lived.

I've seen some posts here that seem to indicate that Dexadrine may work better for the Inattentive type. Is this true? I don't want to keep coming home with a new pill each month only to be disappointed, so I guess I'm looking for feedback on whether Dexadrine might be the right way, or something else?

UnleashTheHound:

Your situation with your neurologist sounds frustrating! You may want to consider interviewing other neurologists, or telling him how you're feeling about your visits. He probably (hopefully) doesn't realize what he's doing.

I am inattentive ADD and have only been on Adderall IR since diagnosis (over 6 years ago). I had a few side effects (dry mouth, indigestion) the first month I took it. After that, no problems :)

Good luck in your med search!!

I think I'll give him one more visit, and if it's the same, then I'll ask my primary if there isn't anyone else they couldn't refer me to. I just feel like he doesn't really give a crap about his job

How much has Adderall helped you? Have its effects diminished at all?