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>non-controlled substances

Could you elaborate? The ones I know of are St. John's Wort(though that's more for depressive symptoms) and Phenylpiracetam.

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Guanfacine and clonidine are two non-controlled meds approved for ADHD. They are second line treatments; all the first line treatments are stimulants, because they have the best evidence behind them.

The stimulants also have fewer and simpler side effects. But they don't work 24/7, At least not if you want to sleep.

Strattera and Intuniv are ADHD medicines that are not controlled substances.

Do not take St. John's Wort! That's got all kinds of side effects.

> Do not take St. John's Wort! That's got all kinds of side effects.

That's to simple, but be aware of the side effects when you take it. I still prefer it to any other antidepressants, especially for short time use. Except maybe 5htp.

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