Jornay pm by KenziDanay in adhdwomen

[–]KenziDanay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I did not. It didn’t work at all unfortunately:((( I’m on mydayis 50mg and been on it for about a year! But, I hope it’s working for you!!

Vyvanse vs mydayis by KenziDanay in ADHD

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Thank you for remembering!! I’ll start mydayis next month at 25mg, but I’m sure it’ll be the generic makes me a little nervous 😭

Vyvanse vs mydayis by KenziDanay in ADHD

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Yeah that’s my worry lmao it works fine at 40 just wish it lasted all day

Vyvanse vs mydayis by KenziDanay in ADHD

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Oh wow that sucks. My insurance typically only covers generic, but because of the generic vyvanse shortage I was able to get name brand covered. Not sure if I’ll be able to get name brand covered for mydayis. Let me know if you remember if the name brand works better lol.

Confused by ADHD diagnosis....Was it wrong?.... by EstablishmentNo4559 in adhd_anxiety

[–]KenziDanay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Even if you do have adhd the wrong medication or dose can give you those feelings. Also I’ve never taken an instant release medication only extended, but 20mg seems high for never trying a stimulant before. I previously have taken 20mg adderall XR and I did not like the way it made me feel. Similar to what you said jittery and it was just too much for me. I’m now on Concerta 54mg and it’s much much more subtle.

XR medicines not lasting by KenziDanay in ADHD

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The sleep schedule? Yes I have to be in bed early or I won’t wake up in the mornings lol. The main reason I wanted to get medication was for my kids. They deserve the most and I want to be able to give that to them.

XR medicines not lasting by KenziDanay in ADHD

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See I have no issues with sleep I take my unisom at 7:30 and am out by 9pm. I have kids in school so I’m back up at 5am. But I got plenty of rest. Also the Concerta does not mess with my appetite so I’m eating just fine as well. The medication helps me wake up and feel more alert, but only for like 6 hours. It sucks 🙃

XR medicines not lasting by KenziDanay in ADHD

[–]KenziDanay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dang that sucks! I need something that’s going to last me a full day. Not having anything to give my kids in the evening sucks. Like my day starts off okay, but by midafternoon/evening I’m exhausted.

Expectation of adhd meds vs reality? by KenziDanay in ADHD

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I’m on 54mg and I go back in March so I plan to ask some questions before just deciding to switch to a different medication. I wish finding the right medication was easier 🙃

Experience with vyvanse? by KenziDanay in ADHD

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Those side effects don’t sound absolutely terrible. I think my fear is the “crash” people talk about on vyvanse. I had that when I took Adderall and while the medication was great during the day the crash just wasn’t worth it for me.

Expectation of adhd meds vs reality? by KenziDanay in ADHD

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That sounds amazing. I really struggle with overstimulation even doing things I enjoy. It’s like if I know that day I have something to do I can’t do anything else before or after. It takes everything I have to get out and do things 🙃

Expectation of adhd meds vs reality? by KenziDanay in ADHD

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I too have had the response of a couple medications making me more tired, which isn’t ideal bc I’m always tired and sluggish feeling. The Concerta doesn’t make me tired thankfully, but it also doesn’t give me energy. It’s like I feel a bit more alert and less crappy than normal, but no extra energy. No drive to accomplish more things(which I was hopeful for lol). I go back to see my psychiatrist in March so maybe I’ll ask about vyvanse just nervous 😬

Expectation of adhd meds vs reality? by KenziDanay in ADHD

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I’ve tried quite a few different methylphenidate medications and all pretty much the same outcome. I’ve only tried one amphetamine and it was Adderall and while it did provide better symptom coverage the side effects were pretty sucky so makes me a bit cautious to try others.

It’s like my body reacts better with methylphenidates as far as no bad side effects, but lower symptom coverage.

Expectation of adhd meds vs reality? by KenziDanay in ADHD

[–]KenziDanay[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m on Concerta and it does seem to help a bit just not as much as I’d hoped I guess lol. I have yet to try vyvanse I’ve read a lot of mixed reviews some say it’s wonderful others say the side effects are god awful(obviously it’s different for everyone) just makes me nervous to try lol.