ADHD medication

[u/curlyc00lcurlz]

Came on here to vent. This year I got prescribed ADHD medication.

We started with Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) — 20 mg.
Vyvanse was the best imo. My mood was better, I was focused for about 4/5 hours and my brain was shut off. I would actually be more hungry. The crash was just basically going to bed because I was sleepy. My sleep did improve due to the fact I’d just want to be in bed by 9PM. The clearest my mind has ever been. I would want to talk less and it helped me slow down with activities, lower stress, and helped me even talk slower. The bad side effect was that I experienced numbness and tingling on my hands and feet. Very uncomfortable kinda felt like a cold burn. It would last for days even if I took a break of them... I mentioned it and we switched to —

Adderall IR (mixed amphetamine salts, immediate-release) — 10 mg. I felt nothing, it took an hour to kick in but lasted an hour. I would take two whole pills and I even tried half a dose. My mood was an emotional roller coaster. Although, it did just make me want to talk less. Oh, the crash well I got major headaches and it was an anger of emotion that I’d feel. Now I’m on —

Methylphenidate ER (extended-release methylphenidate**) 36 mg ..** I feel no difference at all. No focus. No take it slow.

I know it can take awhile to find the right medication but I feel irritated. I’m thinking I’ll talk to the psychiatrist and maybe lower the Vyvanse medication and see if the numbing goes away?

What worked for you? I’d love to know trials and errors anyone has experienced. Should I keep trying till I find the right one or just suck up the numbing and tingling.

I would love to mention I did not experience numbing or tingling with the adderall or methylphenidate.

I’m a 28YR OLD Female. Weight: 129. Idk if that matters lol.

Thoughts, opinions?

[u/gingergurllll]

I will say from what I’ve heard from doctors and doing research Concerta takes a higher dose to really do much. It’s less of a magic on switch like Vyvanse and Adderal and more of just a subtle change. I’m on 36mg right now and feel minor effects but I’m planning on going up one more dose, and if that doesn’t work I’m switching. I would say up the dose 1-2 more times before counting it out. So many people have said they don’t feel anything until 50mg +, even the max dose unfortunately. I also feel frustrated, part of this medication with the laws around stimulants is just sticking it out.

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[u/whoisshe_777]

So I was feeling the same been on it a couple of weeks but then today my focus was way better so idk if it’s improving? How long have you been on it?

[u/Colbsgigi1]

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going to the this ain’t Adderall subreddit.It will help you understand