This seems like an obvious question but I can't seem to find the answer. I take a stimulant for ADD, prescribed by a doctor that leaves the body in 1-2 days. It is on the in-competition prohibited list, but not on the out-of-competition prohibited list.
Am I doing anything wrong if I keep taking it, but stop in advance of competition so that it is not in my system when I am competing?
2007-01-01 01:20:44 · 3 answers · asked by add_athlete 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Depends on what form of ADD you have. But I'd first ask your Dr if there's something suitable off the prohibited list.
I know some ADD people who "self medicate" using strong coffee to settle down. I'm sure there are some herbal equilivants that are not on the prohibited list.
I know other's who've worked out what are their dietary trigures - usually wheat products.
2007-01-01 01:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by Rai A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but you don't really need to... ADD can be mentally suppressed much more effectively. You are wasting time with the meds.
2007-01-01 09:31:46 · answer #2 · answered by Beast8981 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your're wasting your time with that medicine, because ADD is a politically correct so-called "disease," but is really a myth.
2007-01-01 09:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋