See a licensed healthcare professional, such as a primary care doctor, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner
Describe your symptoms honestly, including attention problems, impulsivity, restlessness, forgetfulness, and how long they have affected you
Bring examples of how the symptoms affect work, school, home, or relationships
Share any past mental health history, learning issues, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, or substance use history
Ask for an evaluation for ADHD or another condition that may be causing the symptoms
Complete any screening forms, interviews, or rating scales the clinician provides
Follow up on the clinician’s diagnosis and treatment plan
If Adderall is appropriate, obtain it only through a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber
Use the medication exactly as prescribed
Do not buy Adderall without a prescription or from unverified sources
Do not share or use someone else’s prescription
Ask about non-stimulant options and behavioral strategies if Adderall is not appropriate
Schedule regular follow-ups to monitor benefits, side effects, blood pressure, heart rate, and misuse risk