spephspeph
Bluelighter
Hello all,
not sure if this is the correct forum, please reassign it if it's not.
I have ADHD, and I was diagnosed and started medication in January of this year.
I take Methylphenidate, and gradually increased the dose until I found a dose that worked for me.
Since March/April time, I have been taking Concerta XL 36mg, and I'm also given a box of 30 5mg instant release Methylphenidate (the brand is Medikinet, I think).
The past month or two, I've notice they've not been as effective as they were, with my mind wondering again, feelings of restlessness coming back, and generally slipping back to how I used to be. I've found myself using more of the 5mg top up tablets to keep myself going.
However, with an increased dose, I've noticed some negative effects, namely a more suppressed appetite, more anxiety, and my heart goes a bit too fast when I get anxious. (I sleep fine however).
When I saw my GP on Monday, he decided to increase my Concerta XL dose to 54mg (1x36mg and 1x18mg), in addition to the 5mg top up tablets to see whether that helps. I'm due to start this new regime tomorrow, but I'm worried that the negative effects will increase alongside this.
I guess it's weighing out the positives against the negatives here.
I've asked to see the Psychiatrist again (he/she is the one who decides whether I can change my meds, and to what).
For reference, I am in the UK, and this is under the NHS. I've checked, and the following medications are licensed:
Any help, advice, suggestions or thoughts are appreciated here guys.
Happy Xmas. x
not sure if this is the correct forum, please reassign it if it's not.
I have ADHD, and I was diagnosed and started medication in January of this year.
I take Methylphenidate, and gradually increased the dose until I found a dose that worked for me.
Since March/April time, I have been taking Concerta XL 36mg, and I'm also given a box of 30 5mg instant release Methylphenidate (the brand is Medikinet, I think).
The past month or two, I've notice they've not been as effective as they were, with my mind wondering again, feelings of restlessness coming back, and generally slipping back to how I used to be. I've found myself using more of the 5mg top up tablets to keep myself going.
However, with an increased dose, I've noticed some negative effects, namely a more suppressed appetite, more anxiety, and my heart goes a bit too fast when I get anxious. (I sleep fine however).
When I saw my GP on Monday, he decided to increase my Concerta XL dose to 54mg (1x36mg and 1x18mg), in addition to the 5mg top up tablets to see whether that helps. I'm due to start this new regime tomorrow, but I'm worried that the negative effects will increase alongside this.
I guess it's weighing out the positives against the negatives here.
I've asked to see the Psychiatrist again (he/she is the one who decides whether I can change my meds, and to what).
- What I'm really asking, is can this be made better, or is this something I have to learn to live with?
- Has anyone else been in this situation, and if so, what was the outcome?
For reference, I am in the UK, and this is under the NHS. I've checked, and the following medications are licensed:
- Methylphenidate (in various forms, Instant release, Concerta XL, Equasym & Medikinet XR)
- Atomoxetine (as Strattera)
- Dexamfetamine
- Lisdexamfetamine (As Elvanse)
Any help, advice, suggestions or thoughts are appreciated here guys.
Happy Xmas. x
