Hi Kayla,

Just as everyone with ADHD is different, so is the way people react to the various medications to treat it. So what works for one person may not work well for another. It can take time for you and your doctor to find the right medication and dosage. As I am not a physician, I cannot say which is the best med for you. In fact, your own doctor may have to try a variety of options before you find that your symptoms are tamed.

However, the more common medications used for ADHD are the stimulants. For some, there is a side effect of weight loss, though that is often temporary, especially in adults.

Please talk to your doctor about a course of treatment. In the meantime, we have lots of information here at ADHDcentral that you might find helpful:

http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/drug-information.html?ic=4025

http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/medications.html?ic=4026

Hope this helps!

Terry