Yes, doctors and PMHNPs (psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners) on Sesame can prescribe medication for ADHD during an online psychiatry consult!

Please keep in mind that all prescriptions are issued at the discretion of your provider. If your provider decides a prescription is not necessary, the appointment is not refundable.

Providers on Sesame can prescribe a range of non-stimulant ADHD medications, including:

• Strattera (atomoxetine)
• Qelbree (viloxazine)
• Intuniv (guanfacine)
• Kapvay (clonidine)

However, it’s important to note that providers on Sesame do not prescribe controlled substances, including stimulant ADHD medications like Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse or Concerta.

Online prescription visits through Sesame are cash-pay only; we do not accept insurance in order to keep prices low and transparent.

However, if you do have health insurance and are prescribed medication during your appointment, your prescription may be covered depending on your plan. When you pick up your medication at your pharmacy, the pharmacist can check your coverage using the insurance they have on file or the information you provide.

To see if your medication is covered and what your copay will be, you can also check your insurance plan’s drug formulary or contact your insurance provider directly.

If you are prescribed medication through Sesame’s online weight loss program, your provider can assist with prior authorization requests for GLP-1s and other weight loss medications. Visit our program page for details.

ADHD is usually treated with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy.

Common methods used to treat ADHD include:

• Medication: Medical providers on Sesame can prescribe non-stimulant medications to treat ADHD symptoms. Options include atomoxetine, antidepressants, and blood pressure medications (guanfacine, clonidine). These drugs have been shown to help improve the attention span of patients with ADHD.
• Behavioral therapy: A psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or other mental health professionals can provide behavior treatment, social skills training, parent skills training, and counseling to ADHD patients.
  
  

In addition to the treatments above, your doctor may recommend alternative therapies to help promote overall well-being. These include yoga, meditation, diet therapy, and neurofeedback training. Before starting any of these alternate therapies, talk to your doctor about their effectiveness and whether or not they are right for you or your child.

There is no definitive cause of ADHD. However, certain factors may increase your likelihood of developing the condition. Risk factors and possible causes for the development of ADHD include:

• Genetics: ADHD often runs in families, so if you have a blood relative (such as a parent or sibling) who has been diagnosed with ADHD, you may be at greater risk of developing the condition.
• Environment: Childhood exposure to lead (an element often found in old pipes and paint) may increase the risk of developing ADHD.
• Development: Maternal substance abuse during pregnancy may increase a child’s risk of developing ADHD. Additionally, premature birth has been linked to the development of this condition.

ADHD symptoms fall into three main behavior patterns: inattentiveness, impulsivity and hyperactivity. These patterns and their symptoms are detailed below.

Inattentiveness

• Difficulty with paying attention
• Difficulty following directions or instructions
• Difficulty with organization and time management
• Makes mistakes in work
• Appears not to listen, even when spoken to directly
• Frustration and dislike of activities that require mental effort
• Frequently loses personal items
• Easily distracted
• Forgetfulness

Impulsivity

• Talks too much
• Interrupts others, or blurts out
• Has difficulty waiting

Hyperactivity

• Difficulty staying seated or staying still
• Constant fidgeting or squirming while seated
• Constant feeling of restlessness
• Runs or climbs excessively, even when not appropriate

While these patterns are primarily used for an ADHD diagnosis in adolescents, they can apply to adults as well.

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the current official medical term used to describe a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity.

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is an outdated term that is no longer used by health care providers. It was used up through the 1980s to describe the inattentive ADHD symptoms detailed above.