What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

A behavior disorder in which the essential features are signs of developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Three types include predominately inattentive, predominately hyperactive impulsive, and combined behaviors.

How do members experience attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder*

*Data from patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.

Compare treatments taken by people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder*

Treatment
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Treatment

(Adderall)
Perceived effectiveness
for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (27 evaluations)
Side effects
nightmares tachycardia (fast heart rate)
Total evaluations
27
Tried for
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (62)
Treatment

(Vyvanse)
Perceived effectiveness
for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (15 evaluations)
Side effects
Total evaluations
15
Tried for
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (56)
Treatment

(Ritalin)
Perceived effectiveness
for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (12 evaluations)
Side effects
shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Total evaluations
13
Tried for
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (39)
Treatment

(Strattera)
Perceived effectiveness
for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (4 evaluations)
Side effects
Total evaluations
4
Tried for
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (18)

*Data from patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.

Who has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 369
20s 1,131
30s 2,512
40s 2,826
50s 2,412
60s 1,484
70+ 546

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2,863
Female 8,170