Online ADHD Medication Management in Colorado & North Carolina

ADHD medication options fall into two groups: stimulants and non-stimulants. Both are managed at this practice, and the choice is made with Nicole after your evaluation, based on your history and how you respond.

Stimulants are the medications most often used for adult ADHD. The National Institute of Mental Health explains that stimulants increase alertness, attention and energy, and that they are safe when taken under a health care provider's supervision and used as directed. Because they can also raise blood pressure and heart rate, your medical history is part of the decision.

Non-stimulant medication is an option when a stimulant isn't a good fit for you. Finding the right medication and dose can take a few adjustments, which is why follow-ups are monthly at the start.

This page is general information, not medical advice. All treatments are subject to clinical evaluation and provider discretion, and results vary by individual.

ADHD medication refills and pharmacy coordination are handled as part of your care, so you are not making phone calls between a clinic and a pharmacy. Stimulants are sent to your pharmacy of choice.

Filling stimulant prescriptions has been hard for many adults. In a national CDC survey, 71.5% of adults taking a stimulant for ADHD reported difficulty getting a prescription filled in the previous 12 months because the medication was not available.

Rules for Controlled ADHD Medication

Rules for controlled ADHD medication apply to every patient who is prescribed a stimulant. They come from federal DEA regulations and state law.

• Controlled substance prescriptions are issued only after a live video evaluation.
• You sign a controlled substance agreement at intake.
• Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) records are reviewed at each visit.
• You keep one prescribing provider for controlled substances.
• Early refills are not available except in documented extenuating circumstances.
• You keep medications secure to prevent loss, theft or diversion.

Transferring ADHD medication management from another provider starts with a new patient evaluation, even if you already have a diagnosis and a prescription. It is one flat $350 fee, whether you've been diagnosed before or not.

The Clarity Protocol is built for adults newly diagnosed, or who've never had it managed right. Bring your current medication list to that visit. The first 3 months of monthly follow-ups are where the plan gets dialed in. Here is what the first visit covers.