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Med Dosage?
I am 34 years old and been adhd my whole life but recently seeked treatment witha therepist.My family doctors through the years had me on antidepressents with no relief so I would quit taking meds. Now therepist had me on concerta 36mg.But to expensive.now I am on ritalin 5 mg. I feel slowed down but not more focused. Maybe I need higher dose or different med? I supposed to take 5 mg. this month then 10mg next month.I hope I get more focused I have a long way to go
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16 Dec 2007 @ 6:54 AM
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Med dosage
Try to be patient while the doctor is titrating up on your meds. He is doing it slow to help to produce fewer side effects. It takes time to reach an appropriate level in your system with some meds. Good luck |
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It takes time to figure out - much trial and error - what dosage and which 'drug' works best for you. Some days will be better than others - but do not give up. I know it is expensive - I was on Adderall (30mg) and that changed up and down for over a year. Now I am on Vyannese - it is supposed to last longer than Adderall. Ask your dr. for samples (if possible) until you know what dos. works - some offer free trials. good luck! |
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It really can take a long time
...to find what's best for you. I also had to see what would mix with the other meds I was taking. And the meds changed over the years, depending on how I was doing and what my insurance would cover and what I could buy when I didn't have insurance. And some doctors are more savvy about meds and ADD than others. So it could take a while what suits you best. But it's really worth going through the process to try to see if medication helps you. I lost one temp job because my meds weren't right that month, and it was embarrassing, but eventually I found the mix that let me be un-depressed AND function pretty well. You may eventually find that you're one or the people who isn't helped by meds, but if you really try everything, then you will know for sure. And there will be more coming out in the future, I'm sure, since there's more of a market for new ADD drugs. Unfortunately. |
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