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Try, Try Again: Stories of ADHD Medication Trials and Errors
With dozens of different ADHD medications on the market, it’s likely one will work well for you — but it may not be the first, or second, medicine you try. On average, children try 2.75 different medications and adults try 2.56 prescriptions before finding one that works for them, according to a recent ADDitude survey of more than 11,000 readers.Adults and caregivers reported that the process of searching for the right medication — the one with highest efficacy, fewest side effects, and covered by insurance — is often frustrating, but essential. Persevering through the often confusing, time-consuming, and inconvenient process leads to better management of ADHD symptoms in the end for most.
