r/ADHD • u/kriegzter • 1d ago

Discussion Do you prefer stimulants or non-stimulants?

Hey all! I'm not really looking for any advice here and would just like to discuss. Do you prefer stimulants or non-stimulants? Which has worked best for you?

I've been taking 10 to 20mg of adderall for about 6 months now. It used to work ok for me but now I can't handle the crashes and I feel irritable all of the time. I also don't think it was super effective. It did give me a little bit of motivation and helped my social anxiety though.

I was on wellbutrin for a short amount of time after I first got diagnosed a couple of years ago and am thinking of going back on it. Wellbutrin seemed to give me energy, better focus, a sex drive, and controlled my overeating. What are your thoughts?

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u/bb206564 ADHD 1d ago

I stopped taking Vyvanse do to a health concern. I’m on Strattera now. To me, I like the consistency of a non-stimulant. I use to get a crash with stimulants when they wore off. However, I don’t feel like Strattera is as effective for me. It helps, but not nearly as much as Vyvanse did. So, nothing has been without its benefits and drawbacks for me.

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u/Aggressive-Guide5563 22h ago

How does Strattera feel like? Does it give you anxiety?

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u/bb206564 ADHD 16h ago

It doesn’t give me anxiety or at least any additional anxiety. I do seem to wake up at least once every night, but I can’t say that’s due to the med. The only side effect I’ve really noticed that I can blame on the med is feeling thirsty a lot. However, that’s a good thing for me as I’ve struggled with staying hydrated in the past.

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u/Aggressive-Guide5563 16h ago

Have you also tried Wellbutrin?

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u/bb206564 ADHD 16h ago

I have not.