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Originally Posted by Drolefille
I'm not sure what motivates doctors to perscribe the reuptake inhibtors vs. the stimulants. I think abuse is certainly part of it, but I wonder if they're also trying to medicate kids (and adults) less. I don't find the effects of Strattera to be as strong as my brother finds his Concerta.
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I don't know that much about individual drugs, but it was explained to me (by an MD/PhD) that they would rather prescribe Wellbutrin vs. a regular anti-depressant AND an ADD medicine. Plus, doctors in colleges are much less likely to prescribe one of the traditional ADD meds, since the whole issue of students getting prescriptions and selling the pills is a problem.