Suggest Treatment For ADHD And Depression

Posted on Sat, 28 Jun 2014

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Sat, 28 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : Good day
I asked my Dr. to prescribed adderall for my ADHD and depression. My question is since Ritalin has worked in the past for my depression do you think chainging to Adderall could work for my depression. XXXXXXX
Thank you XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ritalin is good

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for your query.

Ritalin contains methylphenidate, this has low potential of addiction and dependence compared to the Amphetamine in Adderall. Also the side effect profile is very narrow and efficacy is more than Adderall. I would consider Ritalin good over the Adderal in many aspects.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar