What is ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)?
Attention Deficit Disorder with attention inconsistency is characterized by easy distractibility, disorganization, procrastination, forgetfulness, and lethargy - fatigue, but with less or none of the symptoms of hyperactivity or impulsiveness typical of ADHD.
What do patients take to treat ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
(Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine ER, D-Amphetamine Salt Combo, Amphetamine Salts, Adderall)
|
16 | ||
|
Methylphenidate
(Methylphenidate 5, Methylin, Methylphenidate SA, Metadate)
|
7 |
These charts show data from ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) at PatientsLikeMe?
- 440 patients have this condition
- 16 New patients joined this month
- 69 say ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 75% | Females |
|---|---|
| 25% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 189 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 21 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 14 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 9 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 263 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 33 |
These charts show data from ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) patients who have completed their condition history