u/Frosty_General_7267

How do psychiatrists decide which medication to start you on when first diagnosed?

Just curious about what factors go into psychiatrist’s decision making of which med to start someone on when first diagnosed. I know it can be a bit of trial and error, but how do they pick one to start over another? E.g. I was started on Dex twice a day, my older sister started on Vyvanse.
Thanks!!

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u/Frosty_General_7267 — 7 days ago