I was diagosed with bipolar and add. My bipolar has astivated. I take lithium but my concentation has not improved. I cannnot use wellburtrin as it is stimulating and so is ritalin. What do I do. I can;t sleep and have a low attention span. I am 64.
3/13/11 7:00pm
Stephani
Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com.
I am not a medical professional and would not be able to give you medical advice. This is a question you should talk with your doctor about. He or she would be better able to determine which medications might work for you and what would not work.
Strattera is a non-stimulant which is approved to treat ADHD. Other non-stimulant medications that some people find helpful are: Modafinil (Provigil), Clonidine (Catapress) and Guanfacine (Tenex)
You can talk with your doctor about these medications and see if any would be helpful for you.
Eileen
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