But they confirmed its a generic Adderall pill. Hey any tips? I’m distracted cant focus etc. Dana. I’m currently covered under Medicaid at the moment and skeptical of the providers I’m allowed to see (based on past experiences) so I wanted to do my own research comparing the two drugs before agreeing to the switch. She has been on vyvanse 70mg for 2 1/2 years it had been working until recently her grades all dropped at school and she says it’s just not working. Then every day, make note if you reached that target. I’m paying out of pocket for this psych but I honestly can’t afford it. Talk to your doctor and see if an adjustment in the dose or the timing. I am having a weird experience on Vyvanse. I was diagnosed at 39. and he has been my dr for over 15 years now. Thanks ! My GP and Nurse Practitioner met with me together to discuss and my GP said that he was skeptical that Atomoxetine works and put me back on the Adderall. Dana. 1. If so, talk to your doctor. He makes comments at night about not being able to stop his thoughts. My problem is, any medication I take, it is out of my system in 3-4 hours. . Today I have been falling asleep again despite have a great 7.5 hours of sleep. Has anyone ever taken a drug holiday for adderall? I’ve been on Adderall for 3-4 weeks, and my doctor think it is just my body getting used to it. Hi Nicole, Ruminating is an ADHD thing. Wondering if I continued with the XR in the morning to get me through the day and (if needed) take a short acting form of Adderall to stay productive past regular work hours (8am-3pm)? I was extremely anxious and always thought I was gonna have a heart attack or something. Hello Dana, thank you so much for taking the effort replying to all these comments. Her only major change is that in the past year she got her cycle not sure if that can make such a change. I felt totally in control of my attention and able to direct it as I needed for up to 4-5 hours. Dana. I felt like I wanted to make that feeling go away, but this pill seems to last all day. I’ve been recently diagnosed (at 46!) Do you think that perhaps the dose is fine but it’s actually the flu which is diminishing its effects or should I definitely go for a higher dose when it’s offered at my next appointment? Not sure when to be concerned and when to relax and trust that those days happen sometimes. Get the best ways to save on your prescriptions delivered to your inbox. I am currently taking 72mg of Concerta, and have been for almost 5 years. Hi Renee – You really need to work with your doctor so you’re taking the prescribe dose as directed. Does Desoxyn still exist? Seeing our babies suffer is the worst! He is definitely more calmed at school but recently his teacher confirmed he still needs 1:1 to start with any academic acitivy but also a constant 1:1 reminder to keed on track on the work he is doing. Especially if you don’t want to gain weight. I’m not able to advise on what medications to take. Honestly i stopped taking the medication because i was convinced the pharmacy gave me the wrong thing and the fatigue was too much. Such a disservice to people who are suffering. Yes, talk to your doctor. I wish you all the best, Dana. Questions – how long were you on the Strattera – did you give it enough time to see if side effects reduced? Hi Keira, Talk to your doctor. I’m just really surprsed that switching to XR has made such a huge negative difference. Boring work tasks I don’t want to do 5mg-7mg only I don’t want to full slmethinf oht that works too soon but I have heard the affects of getting your medicine right and I feel like mine is no where close to giving me that feeling. I was on two 30mg instant release adderall and he switched me to 30mg extended release once a day, it hasn’t helped me at all. I have noticed my ADHD symptoms feeling like they are getting worse. Good luck, Dana. pharmacy or other information on the site. I do try to eat healthy 80% of the time and try to workout 3 days a week, but that’s all been being impacted by my lack of concentration and motivation. Hello! Good luck!!! Dana. I am worried if it will have a similar effect to Adderall because they are very similar from what I hope you’ve talked to his doctor. I was scared to take a 30mg at one time so I split it in half and felt absolutely nothing, within 1 hour I took the other half and still nothing. i noticed in my past that there is a bunch of junk generic adderalls out there compared to when i started it in the late 90’s.Wal-marts is better than CVS. Which I am not. My question is, is it normal to have to continually increase my dosage, even after nearly a year? The Tyrosine is very important because these meds basically make your brain hyper pump your dopamine to the point that it begins to lead to depletion because your body can’t produce more as fast as these meds make it release. I like the way it’s made me feel, I feel like it’s calmed my mind down, the chatter is significantly diminished and I feel like hyperactivity is significantly diminished too. He did not want to go to bed. You are not broken. But, your doctor will know for sure. Ritalin 5mg Talk to your son’s doctor. Taking Vyvanse? I’m so glad I found your blog. I cant lie and say I never had a feeling but just brushed it off because people use to say that wasnt real and I didnt want to be ridiculed. As far as the focus, has anything else changed about your habits or routines? For the most part I feel like the medication has had a positive impact on me, but I really don’t like the “anxious” feeling, Hi Jahi, isn’t that ‘light turning on feeling, amazing! Good luck, Dana. I talked to my doctor and he gave me 50mg Vyvanse. So, today is my second day, and I took it first thing in the morning, worked out for an hour and then started to get things done. Hope this helps, Dana, I just began taking Adderall 15mg, and noticed no effects so my Dr said to take 2, so 30mg. I went back to my GP and asked if it was possible to be on a low dose of Adderall and continue taking the Atomoxetine until the Atomoxetine started showing the desired results. Join the thousands of others who are learning how to live successfully with ADHD! Hard to concentrate in class and get work assignments done. Adderall is best absorbed in a basic environment. 10 Targets to Know if Your ADHD Medication is Working, Calmly leave the house on time in the morning, Quickly tackle boring or overwhelming  tasks and projects, Avoid distractions like reading the news and social media, Stay focused on boring stuff you have to read, Calmly cook dinner and oversee the kids homework at the same time, Get to bed with the house tidy and you ready for the next day, I’d love to hear from you – what targets will you track this week? Have you tried the higher dose to see how your body reacts? Talk to your doctor about the tiredness. Hope this helps and good luck. I am losing hope. Wishing you all the best and enjoy retirement! Help! I’m also curious is there’s a pattern of the emails and conversations you can’t focus on. This was not very helpful and only lasted about 6-7 hours. When patients complain of the type of vision issues you are having with this type of medication it can be the symptoms of a very serious side effect. You’re in good company. I brainstormed some popular ADHD medication targets to get you started. Find a new doc who can help you. Armodafinil is the R-enantiomer of modafinil which is a 1:1 mixture of the R- and S-enantiomers. my question is as well i havent even noticed a difference in my actions and how i behave ive been on concerta for a month now and it makes me take a nap during the day….. is it time to talk to the dr about adderall or something differnt? I had to switch my PCP and she hadn’t heard of Vayarin so she wouldn’t prescribe it. That said, if you’re taking it to focus on your studies and you can’t focus you likely need a different dose or a different medication. So I signed up for school online, I noticed that I havent been able to stay focus. Warmly, Dana. When I was first on it I had a few other side effects as well like weight loss etc (which was actually really healthy timing) but since being on it again I have Gained 20 pounds. I feel vyvanse has opened my eyes to the way I was living but the irritability is not cool with me. If you’ve just starting taking the Concerta, give your body a few weeks to adjust. Please contact your doctor. Medication alone won’t make your brain work. Also my focus is a bit better but not massively so, I couldn’t really keep up with reading for university although I wanted to. What should I do here? Me being a mother, I want to put him back on his dose where he could say a clear sentence and sleep at night but still had a focusing issue? Sign up for the newsletter now! And, work on your sleep and diet and exercise, too. Question is: Talk to your doctor. Not sure what to do, what I should expect, or look for. Britten, I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling. I took one, but I didn’t feel anything, so I took the other half. You need a doctor who supports you. Hi Chen. I’m 37 and have been taking 15 mg of Adderall twice daily for the past few years. Each time, the medication seems to work as it should for about a week or two, and then I gradually start to notice that I’m not really getting anything done and going off into stares frequently. I’m not a doctor and I don’t know why you were prescribed anti-depressants. As it was a new drug, she told me to start with the weakest dose (30mg). I know it’s probably too early to tell but I did feel less anxiety and a bit more straight forward; but couldnt concentrate on things for too long. Good luck, Dana. Welcome to the ADHD family. I guess my question is when I go back to the doctor next week should I ask about upping the Adderall again or go back to the Strattera even tho I didn’t like some of the side affects? Good luck, Dana. Nothing has worked for me except Adderall. It’s really stressful cause i did tell my psychiatrist that i think it’s working. And it’s really sad that people that were abusing opioids are the reason that these rules have been implemented and it should not affect children in school. I used to be on 30mg or adderall twice a day. I’m wondering if my dose is to low and should considering asking my doctor for an increase ? What’s the deal?? I’m concerned about making it through THIS month. That also began to stop working and the anxiety crept back in. I often feel bad after long sessions of doing these things but it doesn’t deter me from them. I felt so..ME. PLEASE CONTACT your doctor ASAP if you ever have these type of side effects from stimulant medications. Please talk to your son’s doctor. My question is should a stimulant (in my case Elvanse) give me a boost in motivation? Any other health changes? But you may be able to follow conversations better and complete tasks with ease and not realize the change. Dana. Dana. However, there’s something else to look at. So, after this first thought, I began to think straight and scheduled an appointment with my neurologist. However, on second or third week I felt that it works for only a maximum of one hour after taking it and the effect declines very fast. So, my thoughts If I don’t feel anything, whats the point in taking a medication. Would a higher dosage be my answer? Then, I didn’t take it anymore, and I started to miss being able to focus. We are simply tracking the effectiveness of your medication, not you.]. There are new medications on the market in recent years that might work better for you. Dana, HI MY NAME is Amber, I’m 33 years old. I’m really struggling now and I just don’t understand. I took a two-3 month break and it still didn’t work when I tried another one . Hi Christina, Congratulations on your baby! My daughter is a Junior, she struggles with ADHD. Good luck! It seemed for a while he was getting better, but the higher we go in the medication the worse he gets. My family noticed that i’m not remembering things they told me earlier.but my issue here is i don’t really know how i feel . I feel like I did when I was a child just wandering around from room to room and get bored with any and every activity after 5-10 minutes. What should I do? Decide if you want your medication to help you: (Yes, I know I wrote more than 10 targets to tell if your ADHD medication is working. I’ve been fine for years but have notice in the last 5 or more years my ADD slowly getting worse to the point I can’t have a normal conversation with people and get flustered when I can’t get what I need to or want to say out. If your doctor won’t work with you to adjust your medications to the optimal prescription and dose, yes, find another. The doctor told me that if this current doesn’t work, that he will try some other medication and I told him that my previous medication of 20 mg xr generic did nothing for my inattentive symptoms. I was a senior in high school and I thought that it did exactly what it was suppose to. hello, I’ve let my ADD run my life for too long now lol can anybody give me some good advice? I am at a loss because I think it’s just that this medication may not be for me. It didn’t help at all and now I am on 15 mg. And also is there any problem with taking 2 doses on a single day, for a day when I need it the entire day? I’m thinking of going back to see her doctor. You’re in the right place. Your ADHD Success Subscription is Complete. A doctor who understands ADHD medications will know that dosages need to be adjusted at times. i cleaned my room today i got distracted within the first few moments but then i cleaned the room really nicely.i completed the boring task! I have been only taking this medicaiton for 2 days but it actually makes me tired. Nearly zero side effects and its subtle. Shelly,I have the same exact issues,I was just finally given treat at 57 years old,was put on 5 mg of adderall and I dont see any changes. Is this an OCD effect? It’s not too severe but my focus is gone and I’m not productive anymore. JOIN THE THOUSANDS LIVING SUCCESSFULLY WITH ADHD. Daughter and I are both on the ADD train trying to titrate meds, two different prescribing physicians, and we’re able to do this. I still have some side effects but nothing like I used to. Check Your Email for a Confirmation Link. Good Luck, Dana, Hi . How do I ask her for a higher dose without looking as tho I am trying to “drug seek” …, as drs put it!? I’m 39 years old. It’s really weird ,i was on 30 mg a week ago and i’m not sure how i like the 50mg. I know I’m a “ hard case” where my depression is concerned. I guess it helps the ADD but the rest is so good. Maybe I’m expecting perfection when I should just be happy with a great result. I’ve been on Vyvanse for two months, along with Lexapro for anxiety, and the medications have caused huge improvements! I have also become a significantly irritable and sensitive person, I’m not sure if this is related. It helped me focus in school and complete work without getting easily distracted. Hi Zahra, yes, bodies typically adjust to the medication over a few weeks. If that doesn’t help, talk to your doctor about increasing the dose. The first week first day a took it I feel a bit of energy (a tiny but increased anxiety) and the I felt like I could focus for about 2 or 3 hours and then it started to wear off and I would not be focused or motivated, I would get a headache and feel ittirable. Any suggestions? I’m taking vyvanse 40mg for about a year now and most of the time it works great but after an unusual or stressful situation it feels like it wears off faster or even completely stops working; I go back to having difficulty completing simple chores or paying attention to conversation…. Good luck! Good luck, Dana. I am wondering if it is OK to take different doses each day? On top of that, not all special education services are the same! >> Once you know your targets, you can track them. There’s one symptom that concerns me, and it’s rumminating unstoppable thoughts. Dana. It may be a side effect of the medication(s). It could be starting at too high a dose or taking it too late in the day. and just started Concerta 37 mg, which is apparently a low dose. Options are to increase and see what happens. Good luck, Dana. Hey, I was on vyvanse for a month but switched to adderall because of pricing and because I couldnt slerp after taking vyvanse. Hello! Idk what to do just trying to put my chaotic life back together without losing my mind. A few back I took 60mg of Adderall IR before I decided to have 2 more babies. He needs medication to help control his brain, we have tried stimulants and non stimulants. I just started my Adderall XR prescription. Impulsivity remains, switching between tasks before they are finished is still an issue. Since I was going to school, I had a difficult time focusing and concentrating. Hi Lyla. Hi Jess, Vayarin is a type of Omega-3 fatty acid that has been discontinued in the US. I have two questions. Instead, I just feel relaxed. Really hot weather requires the 8-9mark This information is for informational purposes only I hope the mydayis helps, too! I think its cause you dont metabolize the capsule as well? Good luck! LS – I’m so sorry to hear you’re struggling. The next one helped with mood swings but did not help with concentration ( I understand it’s used mainly for people with bipolar but it’s worked for me well.) Today is November 29 and I have to wait until nearly the end of December to go back and see her to switch meds so that’s the entire month of December in which she hast to suffer in school so not only does her teacher have to deal with it the other students in her class have to deal with it I have to deal with it but in my opinion more than anything she hast to deal with it because she lays in bed at night and cries and asks me mommy why can’t I just be good why can I sit in my seat and do my test like the other kids do it why can’t I just sit still like the rest of them do and it breaks my freaking heart something needs to change something needs to be done because it is ridiculous. I’m 43 yrs old was diagnosed at 12 took ritalin for 6 months at that time stopped and went until 6 months ago unmedicated. Hi Dana! Hugs, Dana. I lost that feeling when I first took it. i recently started Vyvance 40mg & i have never been on Vyvance before. Hi Jordan, no this isn’t a normal side effect. The doc wanted me to divide my dose into 2 pieces, so 7.5 mg each. If anything I feel more spacey and less motivated lately when I take it. Some people have unusual experiences with medications. Hey Shelly, have you explained what you’re experiencing to your doctor? It’s the same manufacturer Aurobindo. Good luck! The desire to to do whatever and say whatever has really been curved, Talk to your doctor about increasing your dose of Vyvanse. I started at 5 and my doctor had me increase up to here. Nichole, similar discovery. Is there any way for me to still get the concentration effect of the Vyvanse but be able to task switch? NUVIGIL® (armodafinil) Tablets. What should I do? I stopped taking 70mg of adderall about 3 years ago due to my doctor leaving the practice and I thought I could handle my ADD and anxiety on my own. The XR is designed to last longer so you don’t have to remember to take it as often. Hello, I dont seem to notice any other effect. Some of us just metabolize meds more quickly. Is this normal? The only thing I’ve noticed is that I can maybe go into hyperfocus for longer, but if anything my time blindness is worse. What can cause this, Hi Renaye, How frustrating to have the medication you relied on not work any longer! Hi Rachele, So glad the meds are working for you! Of course, no child wanted to not have candy, ice cream, etc. Do you know of people having similar symptoms with concerta ? I actually don’t know if it’s working anymore. I’ve lost so many jobs, missed flights, miss meeting my friends or get there in the middle of an event and it’s horrible. I’m not sure of its concerning but I also realized my body gets a lot hotter than usual. Once she did that, she saw a change in his ability to focus at school and she was able to take him off meds. She suggested I come back in a month I am concerned that is possibly waiting too long to improve my symptoms? Yes, the right dose of the right medication should make it easier for you to push through and do things that you aren’t motivated to do. I have Medicaid and options for psychiatrists and even therapists are very disappointing. Those details about how you want your days to unfold are your medication targets.