What was the most surprising change you noticed after starting medication? - eviltoast

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.

  • chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    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@sh.itjust.worksOP
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      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.