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)
• Wellbutrin (bupropion)

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.

All visits on 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.

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.

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.