The Side Effects of ADHD Medication: An Overview (Vyvanse)
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
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Discussing the side effects that ADHD medication can have. I cover both stimulant and non-stimulant medication, mostly from my experience with Vyvanse (Elvanse).
It's good to know what to expect when you first start ADHD medication, BUT (!) your results may vary. Please listen to your doctor, do all the necessary checkups before you start, and DON'T take medication without a prescription!
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00:00 Medication Side Effects
00:15 Higher Heart Rate & Blood Pressure
01:01 Loss of Thirst and Appetite
01:57 Weight Loss
02:21 Dry Mouth
02:37 Stomach Aches
02:58 Headaches
03:52 Insomnia
04:30 Irritability & Moodiness
05:10 Medication Rebound (Crash)
05:40 Dizziness
05:50 Nervousness
06:28 Being Serious or "Different"
07:18 Overworking or Hyperfocus
08:20 Non-Stimulant Medication Side-Effects
08:44 Overdosing & Right Dosage
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Thank you!
Thank you. It really helps someone explaining so clearly the feelings in segments because it all seems to blend into one constant feeling of not knowing how to really feel. ❤
Great video. I'm on elvanse. Been on various doses from 30, to 50, to 40 then a split 40. But have settled at 30 and have a booster if needed. I do feel more focused, I can get things done more, have stopped the binge eating and binge spending. I do notice the rebound affects in am evening, and I dont like it. But am trying my best to work on that. I do sleep better though. It's trial and error and takes time, it's not an overnight thing for sure, but important not to put too much pressure on ourselves.
What’s the Booster?
Caffeine?
Im wondering why these meds Don’t just do the Job without anything else- that will raise my BP.
@@GreeneChakra I'm prescribed 10mg of Amfexa that I can take about 2pm which gives my Elvanse a boost if needed. I was advised to cut out caffeine and sugary drinks or food as it can increase the blood pressure etc. When I was on 50mg my blood pressure was all over the place and I felt dreadful. I have propanalol 10mg if I feel anxious / my heart rate is pacing after the Elvanse. It helps as and when needed.
I have been given 10mg of Vyvanse the first week was amazing but the second week by looks of it I built tolerance and the meds has worn off however, key points : i used to drink 4 cups that got reduced to one cup as i timed and been advised not mix it. My constant eating (binge) stopped, outbursts, and impulsivity also stopped. Will talk to my doctor about the dosage and thank you for sharing your experience it sure makes it easier how other feels when on Vyvanse. Thought everyone reacts differently
Thank you for sharing your experiences with medication.
really appreciate you videos!
Thank you so much, Johannes!
Ich bin gerade in der Einstellung mit Elvanse und habe etwas Probleme mit dem Puls. Danke für den Tip mit dem Kaffee, werde mal versuchen Koffein wegzulassen und hoffe dass es sich damit etwas bessert :)
Being serious: That's hilarious because I have always been serious around people in the past (masking) that I don't know or in public and they didn't like it then and can assume they don't like it now, especially people that want to talk a lot or want to somehow suck you in and those people usually don't like it and feel threatened somehow, and that's what I'm dealing with right now, the incessant people pleaser in me would rather be unwell than god forbid offend anyone. I'm working on it.
It's interesting, here people taking methylophenidate (also a stimulant) are often told to take breaks for weekends or vacations or when they can, to lower the chance of increasing tolerance and requiring a higher dose. Not all psychiatrists say so but many.
Yeah, I've read this too, I actually don't know if that might be the case for methylphenidate, but apparently it's not for Vyvanse. Sure things level off over time, but it's really never as "bad" as without medication, and it's good to give the body a nice steady baseline to go off of. A few days off and you'd get headaches again with this medication :) But I don't know, every body is different so it might help some!
Mine tested me at the beginning, but after doing it, he told me to take it daily. I would also rather non-stimulets, but he doesn't prescribe them.
Thank you.... today is my first day on meds
Hope your day was good and you're doing well!
I'm on vyvanse & although its been fantastic for focus & emotion control & taking away thenoise in my head I've had joint pain, dry cough & insane carb/sugar cravings. I've gained 12 lbs in 2 months!
thank you for making these videos. my 11 year old was on day three today and he said during school he had two times that he felt like he couldn't breath right. so looks like we have to stop and talk to the dr.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I am about to start Vyvanse, and am really curious about the hyper focus part as it’s my biggest struggle with ADHD.
In the 2 month update video, you mentioned Vyvanse had helped you be able to switch tasks (controlled hyperfocus) instead of being stuck on hyper focusing on one thing. Is that still the case or is it more like what’s described in this video (overworking)?
Hey! I hope things are going well and your symptoms are improving!
It's still really hard to switch tasks for me, but it used to be nearly impossible, so I would definitely say it's still better! One thing that helps ENORMOUSLY is timers. Because tasks always tend to expand endlessly in our heads, I received the recommendation from my psych to just set a timer and try to work on the task instead of sit down and complete the tasks. These days I'm just timing everything from routines to workouts to work to cleaning and it is a little easier like this.
What kind of timer are you using, Antonia? 💝
This actually explains a lot of my behaviours hahaha.
Yes, I have had those days where I will do my executive work / reports at 2 am in the mornint because I need too but my body dies.
great video keep it up please
There's more to come! I'm filming a new medication update next! :)
@@AntoniasUniverse I’ll be waiting
Thank you for your insight.
Did you ever consider a booster dose since the effects, on average, only last half a (wake) day?
8-10h seems good, but I'd love the option to be covered for 16h (if I feel it's necessary) especially on working days.
Yes I did! I feel like exercising right about 4-5 PM is the best booster dose though! I really have trouble falling asleep, so I would really hate to make it harder for myself. Exercising a little just as you feel the final boost of the meds gives you a much longer energy high than you otherwise would! I feel like I can focus for an extra 2 hours after that :)
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Thank you for your insight. I’m also having a hard time sleeping regardless of medication. Will probably implement the gym more in my schedule. I just feel like I have such a hard time breaking with bad habits and implementing new (good) ones. And I’m only in my 20s… Much love and energy to all those who got diagnosed even later than this.
Hi, Thanks for creating this supportive channel, I was just diagnosed with ADHD in and prescribed for Elvanse, DR asked me to take half of the 30m capsules in a water a day for the first week. today is my fourth and I feel my ADHD symptoms are getting worse, my anxiety is harder (I used to have in the morning only, now all day long) do you think I should wait more to see any improvement ? or it is just a sign that this med is not for me? I am not seeking medical advice I just would like to get insights from people who experienced elvanse. Thanks
If you feel that it’s worsening your symptoms, and my best bet is try a different drug because that drug doesn’t sound like that it’s helping. Some meds work differently for everybody. And my experience Vyvanse has done nothing but help me. I started for two weeks on the 20 mg. And then two weeks later I did the 30 mg. At 30 I felt nothing but great. I tried 40 mg today just to see and it was too much. I couldn’t get anything done today just because I was hyper focussing too much and I didn’t realize that till hours later in the day and that my chest was hurting. And then I was shaking and stuff. So I was overstimulated. so through trial and error. I have found 30 mg to be my best bet. If it’s making your ADHD symptoms worse then go to a different medication. My advice is somebody with ADHD is talk to a doctor. I know you’re not seeking medical advice, but is somebody with ADHD if it’s not helping you then change it. In my experience, when I’m on the right dose of the right drug, it does nothing but help me and I have no negative effects whatsoever. Again, everyone is different and they can take a while for negative effects to go away. But if the negative effects I’ve been going on for that long, then yes I would suggest just saying try different medication.
If it was your fourth day, then I would say maybe wait and see. But if it’s been four weeks, then definitely the medication is not helping you and it sounds like you need to try different medication.
Very interesting, thank you so much!
I’m about 2 weeks on Elvanse (UK version of Vyvanse) and have had very few side effects.
I get dry mouth at maybe 3 out of 10 (where 10 is like a huge deal), cold hands at 3 out of 10 and higher blood pressure. Not noticed much improvement in the side effects so far.
The positive benefits of the medication definitely outweighing the side effects! The focus I have means I can get so much done versus unmedicated … that allows me to feel a bit more competent and satisfied in myself so there are hidden beneficial psychological effects too.
Thank you again and looking forward to next video
I relate to this so much!! I hope you are doing well and things are improving for you! Wishing you the best!
Interesting that people react so differently on medicine.
I have a dry mouth (not bad I just drink more) and at the start i got even sleepy and felt my jaws a bit, however both has worn off.
Now I'm sleeping much better then compared before the medicine, where I had trouble getting to sleep.
I feel that the medicine is wearing off very quickly (Medikinet adult 2x 10mg 2x a day) and at the start it worked great but now (after a week) the effect seems to decreasing so I will discuss that with my therapist.
Have a good weekend!
Hey, don't give up! I hope you find a dose and a medication that works for you! I'm also sleeping much better these days which is AMAZING, so there is so much hope for how our lives can be! Wish you the best!
@@AntoniasUniverse I will definitely not do that and you are right it takes time to find the right dose. I’m already happy that I got the diagnosis 👍 have a nice evening!!!
How do you handle the afternoon crash anxeity??😊
Hi, I’m currently titrating Elvanse/Vyvanse and moved up from 50mg to 60mg a week ago. Finally just starting to notice the benefits but I suspect I’ll end up on 70mg. I’ve got a review next week but I was wondering how long you found the insomnia to last?
I had the occasional night with 50mg but it’s been every night since I moved up to 60mg. I took 3mg of melatonin last night which helped.
For those with dry mouth, I had that when I moved up to 50mg and it was quite unpleasant but only lasted about 4 days and has since settled.
Great channel & content! Subscribed 👍
Hey! Hope things are getting better for you now! Insomnia haunted me for about a month, but it's long gone now, so there is hope!
@@AntoniasUniverse I’ve since settled on 60mg of Elvanse and I’m doing great. It’s weird as medication has been subtle yet life changing - it’s hard to describe but it’s been such a positive move and I’m incredibly thankful for it. The insomnia lasted about three weeks but is also now thankfully long gone. For those who might be struggling, don’t give in!
Thank you for your reply, the content you make and your efforts in breaking down the stigma attached to ADHD.
Hi did you ever have very bad anxiety on elvanse? I have been on this for 1 months
Hello I am going to try Vyvanse I am taking two other medications : Risperdal (antipsychotic) and citalopram (celexa) antidepressant
I wish you a lot of success! Be careful about mixing things though, I hope you've gone over this with your doctor!
The arousal was the thing that plagued me. I loved vyvance (best med ever!), but the arousal and increased stimulant was sleep destroyer and it made me feel out of control of what I focused on. I also felt somewhat suicidal. Now I'm just letting coffee be my guide. Lol
Hey, ich finde deinen Kanal sehr ansprechend! Jetzt auf English: habe nach ca. einem Monat auf Elvanse 30mg plötzliche Schwindelanfälle bekommen. Also dass ich mich hinsetzen musste und dann total außer mir war, alles war schummrig. Habe auf Reddit & Co nichts hilfreiches dazu gefunden. Ich hatte es immer direkt nach dem Aufstehen vor dem Frühstück genommen. 2 Kaffees am Tag, weil es mir schmeckt. Hast du vielleicht eine Ahnung, woran diese Schwindelattacken liegen könnten?
SIDE NOTE: ich wollte eigentlich auf Englisch weiterschreiben und habe es dann aber vergessen. Glaube das spricht dafür, dass ich wieder Medikamente brauche! omg
Weg mit dem Koffein . Jeden Abend guter Schlaf mindestens 8 Stunden. Eine ausgewogene Ernährung welche den Blutdruck nicht negativ beeinflusst. Cardio/Ausdauertraining 3 mal die Woche mindestens (Seilspringen joggen etc.) langsamer aufstehen, durchgehend gut mit Flüssigkeit versorgt sein.
Any experience with cognitive behavourial therapy?
Finally someone with his adhd story who came from Germany. I was starting to think that adhd was exclusive to the US.
Is it costly to have adhd meds in Germany?
Hi! Thank you! It costs about 7€ per pack of meds and psychologist, therapy, etc. is completely free! Of course I pay about 120€ of insurance every month (mostly due to my low income) Some people pay upwards of a 1000€ for insurance, so for them it's a different situation. It's still very manageable though!
for me, dry mouth hasn't been very fun. As a singer it has definitely affected me and not much helps hahahahaha
Nooo! I'm sorry 😔 I hope your lovely voice recovers over time and you don't experience it long term! I wish you the best!
Try dry mouth gel :)
I got off Vyvanse- I took more while on it because it crashed quickly- then I was addicted to being aroused- Writing, scrolling inappropriate sites- Chemical Arousal is relentless.
Exactly the same
THIS. It has ruined my sisters life. It is NOT worth it. The dopamine and serotonin receptor release will never perform correctly again after prolonged use and due to this it is highly addictive.
Hi, how much do you pay to get elvanse in Germany? I know they are extremely expensive in Denmark, even if you can get a subsidy, they are around 168 euros.
Hi! Wow, that's insane! I pay 7€ with my insurance.
Ive had an headache for 6 days on 30mg right now. I take the drug at 8 in the morning and it already wears off around 14 in the midday. Its been a hard time adjusting.
I really hope you had the opportunity to adjust! Please talk to your psych if you didn't because they can definitely do some things to help!
How long did it take for the insomnia to go away?
Maybe a month. I hope it's gone or going away for you too soon!
I don’t understand people saying they have problems eating on Vyvanse.
I’m on 80mg daily, eat like nobodies business, sleep like a baby and drink coffee as if it was pure water.
Guess people are different, and yes, my resting heart rate varies between 63bpm up to 68bpm.
Absolutely, everyone reacts so differently! It's awesome you can eat and sleep without issue!
My concern is more the long term effects on the brain.
Well, that's definitely a consideration, but I'm honestly more worried about the heart. Right now it's still worth it to me though, cause I'm living much healthier in general on meds. So I hope my exercise and healthier lifestyle can balance out the extra pressure..
@@AntoniasUniverse I've actually settled on the same thinking myself. The benefit has definitely made a positive impact on my life.
@@AntoniasUniverse i haven't heard you mention your heart much in videos. Do you get side effects with your heart that cause concern?
The whole appetite suppression doesn’t last forever… unfortunately for chubby kids like myself.
Same, same, I feel you! Now I actually have to apply some willpower not to eat as much, those were the days!! :( But it's much easier for sure.
Last week on tuesday i got 2 seizures from elvanse ended up in the hospital
Oh no :( are you okay? Did they manage to establish that so it could be reported? Please get better soon ❤️
@@AntoniasUniverse im better but far from good. I suffer from memory loss i can only remember 30-40% and i have extreme tiredness and im not allowed to drive my car for 6 month
Damn bro how much you take ?
@@screww2701 20mg but seizures are a side effect. Been doing x-ray on the brain and eeg and everything is fine. Got a nice big scar on my face now
@@publicenemy4102 damn bro I’ve heard of people taking 7 x70mg over a time span of 2 days and being somewhat fine .
was, du bist deutsch? :D
Ich bin Bulgarisch, aber ich wohne schon seit Ewigkeiten in Deutschland hihi ^^
If the stimulant and non-stimulant medication causes the same side effects then it's definitely more up in front related that's my guess on the farmigo kinetics of both of them