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.

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What is it like to have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Zolpidem, Clonazepam, Quetiapine
Modafinil, Methylphenidate, Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
Bupropion, Duloxetine, Escitalopram
Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Lorazepam
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
(D-Amphetamine Salt Combo, Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine ER, Amphetamine Salts, Adderall XR)
20
(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?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
73% Females
27% Males
Age at first symptom
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
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Not Diagnosed 58
Diagnosed 417

These charts show data from ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) patients who have completed their condition history