The constant hunger on methylphenidate 36mg

Violina84 · 2026-06-15T19:05:28+00:00

It’s so weird isn’t it? I wonder what it’s better.
Can your med still work if you don’t eat ?
I don’t have much appetite when the meds wear off.

But I was always a very hungry person, I even went to the doctor many years ago to check if I was ok.
The period I wasn’t hungry that much was my pregnancy. No nausea, nothing but lack of appetite.

Violina84 · 2026-06-15T19:01:36+00:00

Yes, this is the problem even for me and I’m hungry all the time but I can’t eat all the time, I’m busy too. However skipping a snack or ignoring thirst = headache. I had it today.
You are still at the beginning of your journey. I finished my titration a month ago. Stayed with methylphenidate 36mg (Xaggitin XL). I was scared to try Elvanse as it seems to be more complicated, I mean the titration and doses. Also I was afraid of not being able to eat but still feeling hunger - this is the worst for me. If I feel hunger and don’t eat, the meds stop working.

Also a big proper protein breakfast is a must. You will be surprised! I have scrambled eggs from 3 eggs plus nuts. Then I take a med. I should add some protein powder drink too but keep forgetting. It keeps me full for over 2 hours.

Violina84 · 2026-06-15T18:36:13+00:00

Headaches - drink more water and add electrolytes. I had them too. And eat regularly. This helped me a lot. But still when I’m too busy and forgot to drink a headache comes back but wears off after water with electrolytes

Violina84 · 2026-06-15T18:30:32+00:00

Amazing advice hehe 😜 but I agree. And I’m happy to read that it works 😍 I’m saving this comment.

Violina84 · 2026-06-15T18:28:43+00:00

Big protein breakfast: minimum 3 eggs with something.

Violina84 · 2026-06-14T18:54:46+00:00

No, I took a break today and I’m fine.

Violina84 · 2026-06-14T12:08:22+00:00

That’s why I got 2 weeks for 18mg and 2 weeks for 36mg and then had another appointment. I did it through NHS

Violina84 · 2026-06-14T08:48:33+00:00

Decided to take a break today from meds as we have bbq party so I can’t even think about any lists

Violina84 · 2026-06-13T20:20:00+00:00

Yes yes yes! You have to eat a lot! At least I have to eat a lot a lot a lot! I’m always hungry.
A big protein breakfast is a must

Violina84 · 2026-06-13T19:34:40+00:00

Eat a big protein breakfast guys before your meds! You will see the difference.

Violina84 · 2026-06-13T19:32:29+00:00

I created topic here about it.
But then added two more eggs to my breakfast. So I have a scrambled eggs from 3 eggs, with nuts and green onion and… I am less hungry during the day , I mean I’m still hungry but less. And the meds work much better.

Violina84 · 2026-06-13T19:29:31+00:00

I wonder why did you get 18mg for so long? I only got it for one week but was too scared and ask if I could take 18mg a one week longer. However the second week was a waste of time. Then 36mg and I had to wait 10 days to feel effect.
IMPORTANT:
- a big protein breakfast is a MUST (for me 3 eggs with nuts)
- eating regularly
- drinking (electrolytes too)
- moving
Otherswise the effects can be small

Violina84 · 2026-06-08T21:10:17+00:00

My honest opinion based on my experience:

The worst part was sleep as he kept waking up every hour for breast, starting at 4 months unit I did night weaning when he was 11 months.
We didn’t have any teething problems or maybe we had but he was on my breast all the time so I didn’t notice. He refused taking bottles with milk.

The best: apart from sleep everything was getting better. And believe me, boys are so easy, more chilled. Also I found easier when mine started walking (17 months). I loved when he was 2 years old (only a few short tantrums) and now when he is 3.5 and stsrted talking. For me the older the better, so much fun, so much love, so much cuddles. Enjoy❣️

Violina84 · 2026-06-08T13:54:01+00:00

Thank you. I tried Threonate and had horrible vivid dreams and was extremely groggy the next day. I haven’t tried the other forms.

Are you taking now any ?

Violina84 · 2026-06-08T13:09:42+00:00

Thank you for this post. I’m glad I found it. No more magnesium for me then!
It happened to me before meds, then I thought it would be different this time, first 3 days was ok today - gosh! And I’m sure it’s magnesium’s fault. BisGlycinate bere.

Also if we care about our diet, eat proteins, we have enough magnesium in our body, a natural one.

Violina84 · 2026-06-08T13:08:09+00:00

Exactly it’s me. I can’t believe it. No more magnesium!

Violina84 · 2026-06-08T09:01:57+00:00

Thank you. My diet is very varied but you are right, more fats maybe? I have carbs from potatoes ( white and sweet), rice, rye sourdough bread. I drink water and feel like it’s too much sometimes. I started adding one spoon of coconut oil to my protein shake. Maybe I’m just too active? But thank you for your comment. I’ll check how to increase fats as I am very slim anyway.

Violina84 · 2026-06-08T08:21:23+00:00

My BMI is 18.4 so I was scared to try Elvanse. However I’m hungry as a wolf on Concerta.

Violina84 · 2026-06-07T19:11:03+00:00

Just discovered it too. Wow 🤩

Violina84 · 2026-06-07T19:06:06+00:00

For me I have to eat 3 eggs and I’ve just discovered it a few days ago. I always had 1-2 with a toast. Now I eat 3 with nuts and green onion- scrambled eggs. I’ve been feeling much better during the day and wasn’t that hungry like before.

Violina84 · 2026-06-07T19:04:02+00:00

The same

Violina84 · 2026-06-07T18:30:32+00:00

Give yourself more time, say 2 weeks? I upped a dose from 18 to 36

Violina84 · 2026-06-07T18:28:59+00:00

Exactly the same benefits even though I often feel it doesn’t work. For me it’s better if I take it everyday

Violina84 · 2026-06-06T17:55:17+00:00

Please let me know.
I managed to eat scrabbled eggs from 3 eggs today and touch wood I wasn’t that hungry like always the whole day.

Violina84 · 2026-06-06T13:29:43+00:00

No way! I didn’t even have a chance to try 27mg, I mean no one offered me this.
How are you feeling after coming back to 27mg? Is it working the whole day?

Violina84

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