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What was the most surprising change you noticed after starting medication? (self.adhd)

submitted 1 year ago by RandomlyRight to c/[email protected]

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For me, it’s how much better I can do things I thought I was already fine at. Like engaging in conversations, handling complex logic, or just consciously relaxing.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was surprised by the number of side effects I had initially. They seem to have gotten better, but I'm only on day 4 of taking them (Vyvanse).

First day I knew when they kicked in. It was like suddenly wearing blinders for a horse. Everything was in focus.

Then I had heart palpitations, would randomly feel jittery, hot and cold flashes, and had ED symptoms. Now that I'm on my 4th day, I think I've gotten used to the drug because all of the symptoms except feeling cold the last few hours before it wears off are pretty much gone.

I sort of expected to be more focused than I am on the drug and it would be something like the stereotypical ADHD "dead emotions and hyper focus" but it's just a subtle "ability to do things without distraction a bit easier".

[–] RandomlyRight 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

What’s your dosage? I’m also quite new to it (Elvanse in Europe). The side effects are very mild for me, but I started on 10mg and upped to 20, and will only increase in 10mg steps.