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 is it like to have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)?
| Common symptoms | How bad it is | What people are taking for it |
|---|---|---|
|
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| Insomnia | Zolpidem, Clonazepam, Quetiapine | |
| Fatigue | Modafinil, Methylphenidate, Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine | |
| Depressed mood | Bupropion, Duloxetine, Escitalopram | |
| Anxious mood | Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Lorazepam | |
| Pain | Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol, Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) | |
What do patients take to treat ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and its symptoms?
| Treatments reported by members | Perceived effectiveness | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
(D-Amphetamine Salt Combo, Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine ER, Amphetamine Salts, Adderall XR)
|
20 | ||
|
Methylphenidate
(Methylin, Daytrana, Metadate CD, APO-Methylphenidate)
|
9 |
These charts show data from ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) at PatientsLikeMe?
- 655 patients have this condition
- 16 New patients joined this month
- 147 say ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is their primary condition
| <20 | 20s | 30s | 40s | 50s | 60s | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 73% | Females |
|---|---|
| 27% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 297 | |
| 20-29 years | 30 | |
| 30-39 years | 25 | |
| 40-49 years | 12 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
These charts show data from ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) patients who have completed their condition history
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