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Meds for ADD for folks over 70 yrs. Old
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I did an Internet search and found a lot of information like: Healthline.com/health/are-there-natural-alternatives-to-adderall-and-do-they-work#precautions,
Now seniors are in a different catergory from regular adults: I found the below when I goggled:
Can an 80 year old take Adderall?
"Medications that are FDA-approved specifically for ADHD in adults are the stimulants Adderall XR, Concerta, Focalin XR, Vyvanse, and the nonstimulant Strattera. The approved maximum age for use of these medications varies from fifty-five to sixty-five." If you are over sixty-five,you need something different.
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-10-28/use-of-ritalin-other-stimulants-can-raise-heart-risks-for-older-adults
I am consulting a specially trained nurse for what ADHD medication that I can https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-10-28/use-of-ritalin-other-stimulants-can-raise-heart-risks-for-older-adultsafely take instead of my primary. I also have been diagnosed with Mild Dementia. I have traditional Medicare so I do not have to be referred. My neurologist told me that I have to see a pyschiatrist but there are none in ,my area who accept new patients! The one that I chose has experience in treating senior patients with ADHD. I thought she would have more experience than my family doctor.
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Update, I saw the nurse and have a prescription that may help me sleep, I can pick it up on Monday. I am to try 1/2 of the pill. Will let you know if it works. I was very disappointed in the other two problems that I asked her about. I was given links to websites for one that I defintely feel I needed more guidance on it. Inside of ADHD, she thinks that I need to work on anxiety. I do anknowledge that I have that but I still feel in my gut that I have ADHD. I had read a lot of books about it and I think she is missing the mark. Again, I received links for therapists. Grrrrr! I am hoping that the medicine helps me and it will take a long time before I figure out what to do with the rest of my problems. Last night I took 10 mg of Melatonin and got enough sleep to feel refreshed.
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My husband, who has several other health issues, including diabetes and chronic kidney disease, uses Stratera for his ADD. Every year or two, his primary physician orders a thorough med eval for him, and this one has never been mentioned in a problem due to age or other health issues.
Sue