Back in high school when I was able to use my parent’s insurance, I was on Strattera. But the generic version is, like, six times more expensive than Ritalin, so I’m thinking about trying something new.

  • @vonbaronhans@midwest.social
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    82 months ago

    On Vyvanse now (diagnosed recently in my late 30s), and I haven’t had any sleep issues.

    Maybe they started you on too high a dose?

    In any case, I’m glad you found something that works for you!

    • @MagicShel@lemmy.zip
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      62 months ago

      I think it’s just different body chemistry. I wish I could still take it because it’s way more effective than Adderall, but my body just doesn’t metabolize it out of my system fast enough.

    • @sit@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      32 months ago

      How much do you take?

      I was prescribed 30mg and got moderate-strong constant headache after taking it for only two days.

      Do you have similar experiences? Does the headache fade away with every “cycle”?

      (I have the German equivalent “Elvanse”)

      • @vonbaronhans@midwest.social
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        12 months ago

        30mg for me. I never had any sort of headache or anything. The worst side effect I had was sweaty hands, which were really sweaty the first week. Even that has lessened significantly over the last couple of months.