Might as well give Adderall or even Dexedrine a try. Ritalin is not an amphetamine, I’ve heard its more akin to cocaine (ecgonine) than amphetamine

To the point Ritalin is often derided as kiddy cocaine or kiddy crac

I had severe reactions (although nowhere like yours) to the current generic versions of Ritalin, but never with the original.

I feel you.

Congrats! Concerta apparently gave me seizures as a child, its the only medication I’m aware of being allergic to

I have been on adderall for years. Last year, bc of the crap quality of it, they tried me on ritalin and I reacted the same as you (angioedema for me). So, talk to your doc. Good luck!

I’ve gotta say, I’ve been on atomoxetine for a year now and I love it! Just be aware the “standard adult” dose might be way too much for you (it was for me). When they started me on 40mg I felt like an emotionless robot. I could get stuff done but at the cost of my joy. I told this to my doc and he was like…maybe you just need less. I got the 10mg children’s dose and now I am in so much control of myself I have no clue how I got anything done before hand (well I do know, it was self medication with caffeine and stress).