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Meds for ADD for folks over 70 yrs. Old
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Im 70 and cut off from adderall after 20 years. The result is my depression and anxiety returning. I understand the risks but they out way the benefits by far. I would rather live a shorter life with quality of life to the end. Its a no brainer. Ive tried everything! A stimulant is the only thing that works. Please help
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Drs are more afraid than concerned! Drug companies don’t conduct clinical studies for Stimulant medications on 60 yr olds & warn against due to BP & Cardiac changes related to age .
It stinks
@blackie1234 Hi I've had ADD most of my life diagnosed originally when my son was 8 about 30 years ago. I was in the military so being on at the time Imipramine( which is not used anymore but worked for a while) until the Military raised concerns about it so I went off of them and just managed the best I could.
Now 66 and am finding I am more forgetful of short term things I've gone on Atomoxetine 40MG if this works out as I'm also a heart transplant patient and doesn't cause other problems it may get increased to 80 MG which is the suggest dose for me. But long story short this one is considered a non-stimulant type. Ive noticed a small change so far as i've taken now about 3 weeks. So anyway another medication that may work in your case. Maybe talk with your doctor about it.
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I’m 70 and still take Adderall.