Posted by DSCH on October 1, 2003, at 12:52:56
In reply to Help is this ADD? Treatment options in UK, posted by TheOutsider on October 1, 2003, at 6:51:39
Inattentive type ADD is pretty close to where my mark was a few months ago, though "adrenal exhaustion" also presumably was in the picture too.
I do not know what the consensus take on ADD/ADHD is by psychiatrists in the UK.
Here in the US you won't find many willing to further dissect ADD in the manner that Amen has (I assume you are at least a little familar with him through your use of the term 'inattentive-type ADD').
That said, meds specifically targeted at boosting norepinepherine (aka noradrenaline) would appear to be the best bet in my non-professional opinion for both classic ADHD and inattentive-type ADD. These include reboxetine, atomoxetine, and the tricyclic desipramine (and possibly nortriptyline as well).
While methylphenidate can be very effective I am a bit wary of pstims, especially when they fade rapidly and require multiple dosing during the day.
I have had some success with complete vitamin/mineral supplementation, and the amino acids L-tyrosine, D- and L-phenylalanine (DLPA). Other things worth trying might include Pycnogenol or grape seed extract and something I am just starting a trial of: yohimbe tincture. But those are best discussed over on the alternative board.
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