Basic Information
Category: Medications
Type: Antidepressants, Non-Stimulants for ADHD
Group: Atypical Antidepressants
How Long it Works: All day
Helps With: Thoughts & Feelings, Executive Functioning
Conditions: Depression, ADHD
How it Works: It increases norepinephrine and dopamine activity. This can improve energy and executive functioning.
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More About Antidepressants, Non-Stimulants for ADHD
How it Works: Unlike stimulants, these medications work all day and slowly build up in your system. These medications help balance chemicals in the brain that affect mood and anxiety.
How to Take: You take them every day. It can take a few weeks to feel the full benefits. You take them every day. It usually takes several weeks to feel the full benefits.
More Info: Doctors often prescribe these if stimulants cause strong side effects, don’t work well, or can’t be taken for medical reasons. It’s important to take them consistently, even if you don’t feel better right away.
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