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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nellisir" data-source="post: 3049759" data-attributes="member: 70">Adderall and Ritalin are the two big ADD medications.  Most people apparently prefer, and do better on, Adderall.  I couldn't stand it, and switched doctors after my first one recommended both increasing and decreasing my dosage...in the same 15 minute session.  I've been on Concerta, which I believe is essentially extended release Ritalin, for about a year, and it's much better for me.  Many people complain of a Ritalin "slump" after the meds wear off, but I had that with Adderall and not with Ritalin.  So, definately try different things.ADD manifests differently in different people.  I have what I call my "little voice" in the back of my head.  It chatters all day, all night, constantly.  I can't stay on boring tasks; but I can read like a son-of-a-gun.  Music and book are the only things that soothe the chattering beast.My coordination is just fine.There are a variety of different non-medicinal ways of dealing with ADD; the best approach is simply to do research and find what feels comfortable for you.  I have no problem with medication, so I take it.The one thing everyone does is learn different ways of coping.  It might be to always carry a notepad and pen, or mnemonic devices, or simply avoid things (and jobs) that bore you.  The older you get, the more coping techniques you learn.  I suspect some non-medicinal ADD "remedies" are simply cram courses for coping mechanisms, but that may be a good plan for you or someone else.My father, incidently, takes an antidepressant to treat his ADD.  So like I said, don't be afraid to switch meds.  Find an experienced doctor.</blockquote>

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