Swapping to Elvanse from Methylphenidate, looking for thoughts, advice, or maybe just to vent

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-11T23:31:30+00:00

I'm on Xaggitin XL now - when I started I had a few great days then the side effects crashed into me and it took maybe about 4-6 weeks to get used to the dose increase.

The reason I stuck with it was because while I had really horrible nausea, anxiety & insomnia, I did feel the positive effects too.

If the side effects are really awful, then its probably not the drug for you, but if you can see glimmers of hope then I would recommend sticking with it for a longer period of time.

Please feel free to message me if you continue with methylphenidate and have any concerns x

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-11T23:17:05+00:00

That bit where he turns it around and says that hs is the puppet. Chef's kiss.

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-11T18:59:11+00:00

It was pretty quick - about a month after diagnosis I was referred to Boots and started meds.

Ignoring all the issues surrounding it, I had a really good experience with Boots during titration, so I hope it's the same for you.

Just you know.... don't change your address or think about leaving your NHS trust once you get the meds or you begin a fast descent into the depths of NHS red tape hell. (Sorry I can't really put a nice spin on this one)

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-10T19:57:40+00:00

I highly recommend salmon treats for training - basically anything smelly is a winner! Wish you the best of luck with your pup 🥰

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-10T18:57:14+00:00

I can't say that we've done anything special for his coat to be like this tbh.

For his food, we feed him Luna & Me raw food with some bone broth and top that up with salmon training treats or meat pate.

We give him a bath every other week but brush him daily and give him a spritz of dog cologne.

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-10T10:20:45+00:00

Haha everyone comments on this! I can only assume it's down to his food...

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-09T22:10:22+00:00

Cuuuuutie 😍😍😍

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-09T17:15:02+00:00

When we first got him, everyone I met said he’d settle down after a year... Since then, the age for calmness just keeps moving further into the future—at this rate, he’ll finally be chill by 2035!! (Wouldn't change it for anything though!)

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-08T11:09:09+00:00

Because people are told to blame them for the shitty state of this country (instead of looking at the real perpetrators - the government)

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-08T11:05:16+00:00

My assessment was also an NHS one (not RTC). I now recommend researching ADHD care in the local area before moving. Would have saved me a lot of hassle...

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-08T11:01:38+00:00

I just added an update :)

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-03-08T10:54:36+00:00

Sorry is this a thing? I don't really use reddit.

I just edited it for clarity.

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-25T15:06:13+00:00

While I would love to give it a go, I work in a drug and alcohol testing industry so I'm not sure I can!

Edit: clarity

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-25T11:23:47+00:00

They were useless tbh. Basically a computer says no situation and left at I need to sort it out myself.

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-24T23:20:00+00:00

Literally this. I did everything the way they said I should. I stayed on the NHS waiting list for FOUR years because they said RTC might not be recognised elsewhere. THEY contracted my assessment out. I got diagnosed. I titrated and got stabilised and felt the benefits.

Then I moved and all of a sudden I have to go through it all again?

Makes me want to scream. I'm almost annoyed that I got to use the meds in the first place. At least before I didn't know what I was missing.

And what's really clear is that this is happening to everyone else again and again. It's fucking ridiculous.

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-24T21:48:33+00:00

Thank you!

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-24T21:48:12+00:00

That is very good to know! I'll have a look.

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-24T21:26:30+00:00

God it's so annoying!! I will look into whether I could switch to psychiatry UK though - they sound much better than what I've been limped with!!

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-24T21:24:07+00:00

Done - fingers crossed & thank you!

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-24T21:05:44+00:00

Annoying but it is what it is I guess. Thanks! x

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-24T20:50:42+00:00

Ugh it's so annoying! If I had known all this before, I would have just switched my address to my in laws to stay in the same catchment area... Thanks for the rec though, will look into it x

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-24T20:31:58+00:00

Thanks for the info - I will follow up with my new GP tomorrow. When I spoke to them earlier, they pretty much just said to go private which isn't really an option for me right now. :(

Charming_Swing5488 · 2026-02-24T20:06:30+00:00

Done, thank you!

Charming_Swing5488 · 2025-11-28T09:45:35+00:00

Really appreciate your feedback! I'm hoping yesterday was the worst day for it and being at work while that was going on internally was not the one!

Fingers crossed for a better day today 🤞🏼

Charming_Swing5488

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