"i&#039;m a 43 y.o. female diagnosed with add or adhd at the age of 30-it&#039;s actually the inattentive type if you want to be specific. i kind of knew i had it most of my life because my bro and father had it.  was prescribed ritalin-had energy....but increased my anxiety &amp; insomnia (1-2 yrs)  . only lasted 4-6 hours but racing thoughts &amp; heart palps at night. now at 43-i had to ask dr. repeatedly to prescribe stratterra-non stimu-helps tremendously w/ anxiety &amp; i can focus somewhat better. tired in the day but i can complete tasks faster-sleeping much better :) bonus: i pee less during the day. took about 1 mo to kick in- side effects: tingling and tiredness. got used to it."