17. ADHD meds: As easy as 1,2,3

Send us a textWhich med do you choose for ADHD? What do you do if the first med doesn't work? Join me as we review a step-wise approach for prescribing meds for ADHD.Key points:*Stimulants are first-line treatment for ADHDStep 1: Choose which “class/type” of stimulant to startStep 2: Decide whether short or long-actingThree types of stimulants in my order of preference:1.     MPH – my fave b/c fewer mood side effects2.     Amphetamine salts – great also3.     Focalin IR/XR – for those who don’t tolerate one of the other ones aboveCheck out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources.Follow us on Instagram @psyched4peds

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