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What Is The Treatment For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

i am 15 years old and got perscribe to conerta it only seems to work for about 30 mins or so then i am back to my adhd/add self and not wanting to do work and alwyas geting introuble and to lazy to do things, i was wondering how i would go about asking if i can swtiched to vyvance i heard it last longer and better.
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Vyvance is not a good choice. It can be addictive. As you said concerta (methylphenidate), works only for 30 mins which is true. It is short acting. You can ask your doctor regarding other choices like atomoxetine.
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What Is The Treatment For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Vyvance is not a good choice. It can be addictive. As you said concerta (methylphenidate), works only for 30 mins which is true. It is short acting. You can ask your doctor regarding other choices like atomoxetine.