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There is currently a nationwide shortage of medications to treat ADHD symptoms. This is due to manufacturing problems and a growing global demand.

Our service can offer private ADHD treatment as an alternative to waiting for NHS funding through Right to Choose. Our assessment fees cover the cost of one prescription.

Titration

A thorough evaluation of your ADHD symptoms will be conducted with a highly experienced consultant psychiatrist. This includes medical history and an assessment using the standard ADHD rating scales and questionnaires.

After your evaluation, you will be advised whether medication may be beneficial for your situation. This will happen at your follow up appointment (which can be scheduled in person, via video link or via phone). Your doctor will explain the different options available for you to take medication and, if you decide to start on medication we will recommend titrating dosage to ensure the balance of benefits and side effects for you.

This process can take a few weeks and it involves gradually altering your child’s medication until the appropriate balance has been achieved. It is not unusual to need to adjust several times before finding the best one for your child's ADHD symptoms. It is crucial that parents are involved in the titration and be on the lookout for their child's behavior, so they can inform doctors if the medication is helping or causing adverse reactions.

If you decide to return to NHS care and have decided to return to NHS care, your medication will be issued with an individual prescription that you'll have to pay for at the pharmacy (this is not included in your consultation fee). You'll be required to attend regular appointments every six months to monitor your medication - this includes blood pressure and pulse readings. Annual reviews are also required.

Follow-up appointments

After the assessment is completed you will be able to make appointment with the psychiatrist as necessary. The appointment usually takes place on zoom video call but in certain circumstances it may be possible to schedule an audio-only consultation (again at an extra cost).

In this session, we'll discuss any treatment options we have and decide on a custom-made ADHD medication titration strategy. This will include a review of your medication dosage as well as a discussion around any side effects you might be experiencing. These titration sessions cost PS150 for face-toface sessions and PS60 via video or telephone consultation. Costs for medication are extra and are paid directly to the pharmacy.

The doctor will also ask you about your family background and the impact your ADHD symptoms can have on your life, including any issues with your relationships that you may be facing or any other mental health problems that you might be experiencing. This is because ADHD can be an inheritable condition, and it is essential that we assess any family history that may indicate that you're at risk of developing the disorder.

It is crucial to be honest and open to the doctor during this evaluation, as the information they gather will be used to determine if your ADHD fits the diagnostic criteria. This is an essential part of the process, because if you don't do it, it could lead to an inaccurate diagnosis, and thus an incorrect prescribing of medication.

If you decide to seek treatment for Private ADHD Titration ADHD, we'll arrange an appointment to follow-up with a psychiatrist who specializes in this field. This can be scheduled in the wake of your diagnosis if you are eager to begin treatment immediately or within two weeks if want to consider the implications of your diagnosis and Private ADHD Titration the alternatives available to you.

We suggest that if are unsure of your preferences, you speak to your GP prior to booking your private assessment. Some providers have different guidelines regarding whether they require an GP letter. We also suggest to check if your GP accepts a "Shared-Care Agreement which means that after you have been discharged from the clinic you will be referred back to them for the medication prescription.

Medication

For many who wish to obtain an official diagnosis of ADHD, medication is a crucial part of their journey. Getting an appointment with an NHS psychiatrist can be a hassle and lengthy. NHS waiting lists are notoriously long and GPs can be reluctant to refer patients to specialist services.

One method to avoid this is to request your GP to refer you to Right to Choose (see psychiatry-uk and ADHD 360). You can pick a provider who offers an assessment on your own and the titration. This can help you save time and be more convenient, particularly when you are on a tight schedule.

After you have been diagnosed, your doctor will assess your condition to determine if you need medication titration adhd. You will be asked to fill out forms that differ by doctor but the most common ones are self-report questionnaires and medical histories from childhood and adulthood. These forms will help your clinician determine if there are reasons that suggest you shouldn't take ADHD medication, even when they've been prescribed.

If you are being titrated on medication, it will typically be a combination of non-stimulant and stimulant medications. The combination will be carefully tested and monitored to determine the most effective combination for you, taking into account any current conditions you suffer from. The process of titration can be lengthy and may require some additional appointments before you are stable on your dose.

Depending on the kind of medication you're taking, follow-up appointments will be either monthly or quarterly. This will include your physician checking that you are taking the correct medication, logging any side effects you've experienced and making any adjustments needed to ensure you are in a safe dosage. You'll also have to undergo a regular health check, which could include blood pressure readings, pulse and weight as well as an annual check-up.

For some people it could be that they are happy with their medication and don't need an additional discussion regarding their titration. If you're required to discuss your titration adhd medication or treatment plan more thoroughly it is likely that you'll be sent back to the private adhd medication titration clinic who made your initial assessment. If this occurs, the titration consultation will be part of their consultation fee and they will receive their medication through an individual prescription (see Consultation fees above). This can cost more than an NHS prescription since the pharmacy will charge for the medication.