A 36-year-old woman has had long-standing difficulties with organization, concentration, and distractibility since childhood. She was taking dexmethylphenidate in high school and college with good response but discontinued this medication. She stated, “I didn’t need it anymore and I wanted to use a natural way to focus.” She tried ginseng with little effect. Now she is having difficulties completing her projects at work as her responsibilities have increased and work projects have become more complicated. She is open to medication options as well as other therapies. Which would you recommend as appropriate treatment?
[Answered]: A 36-year-old woman has had long-standing…
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