Schedule an appointment with a licensed doctor, psychiatrist, or primary care clinician
Describe your symptoms, how long they have been happening, and how they affect work, school, or daily life
Bring any past records, school reports, or notes about attention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity
Complete any ADHD screening forms or questionnaires the clinician gives you
Ask about a full ADHD evaluation and whether other conditions need to be ruled out
Be honest about sleep, anxiety, depression, substance use, and other health issues
If diagnosed, ask which medication options are appropriate for you
Follow the prescribed dosage exactly and do not share or take someone else’s medication
Attend follow-up visits so the clinician can monitor benefits, side effects, and dose changes
Use a licensed pharmacy to fill the prescription
If you do not have a diagnosis yet, ask for a referral to a specialist for assessment