Questions to ask for Psychiatrist?

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Hi, I am currently in University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and I'd seen the Psychologist. This is the first step to see the Psychiatrist. She said that she would book me to Psychiatrist for May 3rd and it's just few days away. She said it's ADHD as i was a child, i was diagnosed it as well. 

My question is now, what question(s) should i ask about ADHD and medication just in case? Few more days and i can't think of the question.

Thanks

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there are a few types of meds for adhd your doctor will choose the one he thinks is best for you.

With these meds its trial and error to see which kind will work best for you.

Ask why he chose this med in particular, why he thinks its better than the others?
what side effects to watch out for? apetite suppresant is most common- make sure u eat regularly even if u aren't hungry.

How will it interact with other meds you may be taking, like cold medicine, ibuprofen, birth control etc..

ask if the brand is covered by your health insurance

Questions to ask for Psychiatrist?

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