I first noticed that I had ADHD some time ago, but finally decided to do something about it. My ADHD was affecting my job proficiency so I decided to self medicate with Ritalin after careful research and analysis. The Ritalin worked pretty good as it restored allot of my focus,so I am sure that I have ADHD. However, the Ritalin does not last long enough and I had to switch jobs before I was prescribed Adderall, which I heard was far superior to Ritalin. The new doctor was going to prescribe Strattera but I objected after reading about the dismal performance of Strattera in studies. In any case now I have to struggle through another couple of weeks of up and down focus before I can try Adderall despite originally asking for Adderall in the first place. Sometimes I think doctors feel that we are still living in the pre-internet era. If it were not for some of the posts found in this forum I may have struggled longer without relief.

I'm nearly in the same boat you are! Although I lurk around ALL the medication boards for ADD, I do it to learn; Yeah, I was prescribed a medication that really isn't popular, or is now not popular due to it's effectiveness and safety. So when I was prescribed it, I was bummed out too. I suppose we both can only wait after our 30 day trials then bring up a possible medication switch with our doctors.

Just tell your damn Doc which pill you fond MORE effective, allowing you to manage better.

Thanks

Ritalin is usually the first line of treatment.