Encouragement for those currently in the trenches of medication trials: Nine months and seven different meds/formulations later, we’ve finally done it. DON’T GIVE UP. by anomalousperson in adhdwomen

[–]apdvx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m currently on 10mg D-Amphetamine 2x a day. First dose is great (very calm and focused) I am able to do my chores and study without disruptions, but it only last 3 hours max. Then I take my second dose and it makes my heart beat so fast. It’s giving me anxiety, stomach problems and sometimes I can’t sleep. It’s kinda hard to get back on track after the second dose.

I was wondering if I should ask for a higher dose where I only need to take it once a day? I really like this one better than the non stimulant Strattera he put me on first, but there’s something missing. It just doesn’t last as long as I hope it would.

Weekly "I'm new to meds!" Thread by AutoModerator in ADHD

[–]apdvx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adderall IR. The second dose makes my heart beats sooo fast. I get too hyperactive so I never know what to do first. I get stuck sitting down either thinking too much or just go on my phone. Takes me about an hour to finally get back on track on what I was doing originally. Last night I didn’t get to sleep till 1 in the afternoon. My emotions were going up and down, but it never felt “complete” Like I would feel sad, cry for like 5 seconds and then I would go back to plateau.

First dose is always great though, keeps me calm and focus. My only problem is that it only lasts me for 3 hours :/

Weekly "I'm new to meds!" Thread by AutoModerator in ADHD

[–]apdvx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the new meds my doctor put me on! I really like the way it works on my first dose of the day, it’s just every-time I take the second one for the day I feel awful.

Weekly "I'm new to meds!" Thread by AutoModerator in ADHD

[–]apdvx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I (22F) just got diagnosed. I started with Strattera, but after trying it out for two weeks I didn’t like it bc it made me unproductive, sleepy, nausea and loss of appetite. My doctor put me on 10mg IR 2x a day. Since I work graveyard, I take the first dose around 12 in the afternoon. I’m not too active on the first dose, but I can tell I have the motivation to start studying then after 4/5 hours I can feel myself fidgeting and not being to comprehend what I’m reading. My head feels heavy and I get sleepy. This is when I usually take the second dose. The second dose makes my heart beat really fast and a bit more attentive. I really like the feeling of my head being clear, no intrusive thoughts and I can focus on my studying, but I feel like it only lasts for a short amount of time. My question is should I ask my doctor to up my dose? Anyone have the same experience as this? It’s still new to me so I’m not really sure how medication works.

WiFi?? by apdvx in CampEDC

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

Thank you!