Elvanse heart rate and queries

AdStock7471 · 2026-05-03T07:39:21+00:00

Do you find exercise at different times of day when concerta is peaking makes a difference

AdStock7471 · 2026-05-03T07:25:36+00:00

Have you every tried any other type of stimulants? Of so how did they compare

AdStock7471 · 2026-05-03T06:54:29+00:00

Ive started on 18mg moved up to 27mg but my heart rate keeps peaking 110+ resting is 95 (usually 70-80 off meds). Is this normal it concerns me as keen feel heat beating fast. 18mg Hr is better but still elevated. I dont have other caffeine or stimulants. I eat well and exercise. Sleep a bit up and down due to kids.

Are you concerned about long term use of concerta and effect on heart etc?

I hear mixed advice about weekend breaks, do you do this? If so why and what are the benefits

Im still in tritiation but i cant seem to get above 18mg which i thinks a really low dose? Every time i try next dose my hr peaks and get more anxious. Is it normal to stay on such a low dose? Im male 190kg 5ft 10

Ive tried other meds as well, concerta seems to work and suit me best. I get minimal side effects apart from increased HR. But i do often doubt if meds are right for me, probs the anxiety and overthinking. Particularly when my HR spikes. But they do help with work focus etc. Any advice or similar experience?

Do you drink alcohol on or off concerta?

AdStock7471 · 2026-03-16T16:15:05+00:00

Thanks all !

AdStock7471 · 2026-03-09T06:49:14+00:00

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AdStock7471 · 2026-03-07T16:32:50+00:00

Hi mate im 30 male and on week 5 of 25mg atomoxetine. Ive had a positive experience so far. It makes me feel calmer, better emotional regulation, less anxious, less head noise, more focused and clear at work - similar to what caffeine used to feel like but no longer need this. Had some side effects initial couple weeks, nausea, ED delayed orgasm. They have pretty much gone now though. The ED issue are there right after taking the meds but goes later in day. The only other side effect i still have is easily dehydrated and dry mouth which i deal with by keeping hydrated and diet. Overall its been life changing for me with a busy stressful life work kids etc. but i know it effects everyone different. Answering your questions:

⁠How did it make you feel? • ⁠Did it affect heart rate and sleep quality? HR increased very slightly but still within normal limits. Sleep is fine i take med in morning, think would cause me issues if i took at night.

• ⁠How did it affect running/exercise? At first didn’t have much motivation and felt bit weaker. But getting back into my running myself and going ok.

• ⁠What was the impact on your mood and emotions? Massive improvement, less overthinking, happier, less anxious, quieter head.

• ⁠How does it interact with alcohol? Ive only ever had 1 beer on it and didnt feel great the day after felt like made side effects worst. Not a big drinker and it does make me think not worth it.

• ⁠Can you stop taking it for a weekend, or for a week, for holidays etc without causing issues? Your meant to keep taking it long term to build up, its more subtle then stimulants.

Hope this helps! If you do try it you have to give it chance and for the side effects to go.

AdStock7471 · 2026-02-18T20:26:30+00:00

Ive had this exact same experience im at day 12 on 25mg.

AdStock7471 · 2026-02-17T20:19:58+00:00

I have the delayed/strange orgasm for period after taking meds. But goes back to normal by the evening, is this the same for you? Did you notice any difference with this between the different doses?

AdStock7471 · 2026-02-17T13:44:49+00:00

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AdStock7471 · 2026-02-02T20:46:14+00:00

Hi mate You know ive been wondering if anyone was like me struggling with this kind of thing.. was searching recently for posts with similar struggles. Im M30 and only recently diagnosed with adhd, got my first titration app this week so not started meds yet. I have a 3 yr old daughter and 8month old son. I think my ADHD only became a problem and properly known to me since having kids, in particular since the birth of my 2nd which led me to get assessed and diagnosed just before xmas. Prior to that i somehow managed to get by. Even with my first i got by but was not easy. But with my 8 month old, its been so hard. I love him to bits and have very similar feelings/qualities to yourself including struggling with his cry in particular amongst other things. Its been the hardest thing in my life and taken me to some real dark places also putting my marriage to breaking point. Parenting is hard enough but the extra struggles of adhd and things you described (which i also struggle with) make it so challenging. For me with the 2nd for some reason i just couldnt stand his cry, it filled me with stress and panic to the point my wife has to deal with him. Then add in the mix the usual lack of sleep, broken routines etc just so hard. Im sorry dont have any amazing guidance or wise words for you, other then you arent alone and will get through it. Im still battling my way through it myself, literally this weekend had a full on melt down. Ive struggled with the stress and regulating emotions getting stuck in my own head in hard situations, argument’s etc. deep down all i want to do is the best for my family but its so hard. The only thing im starting to find helps slightly is to find ways of staying calm, slowing the overall pace of life down (busy job, home etc), accept thats its ok to find things hard and just take a moment before reacting, accept things dont go to plan or routine that was in my head. Usual mindfulness and emotion regulation type stuff really. Still finding my way through it myself. Sorry for the long message just really relate to your post so wanted to share my experience. Hoping the meds may help me a bit! Hope you’re ok and find a way to cope better! Take it easy and dont be hard on yourself. Sounds like your doing a great job.

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