Basically the title.

Brief background information

After having tried all sorts of Elvanse (lisdexamfetamine) dosages (30, 50 and 70 mg) and noticing nothing at all, I’ve got prescribed with Medikinet 20 mg (Methylphenidate).

The thing

I don’t think I can properly articulate the experience in English, but I’m going to try anyway.

I noticed that, shortly after taking them, I start to feel as if I was on the verge of having a panic attack (maybe that’s a bit dramatic, IDK if I experienced one of those ever anyway). I become incredibly stressed, but for not apparent reason. Not only that, but I could not rationalize the source of my stress/discomfort.

It is an excruciating feeling. Thankfully, it does not last more than a couple of hours. Also, while going through it, I feel tired, exhausted even.

It is weird, very weird.

Trying to relax is futile, the same goes for breathing exercises, distractions etc…

Does anything here make any sense to you?

P.D: Thanks for reading this incomprehensible wall of text, I am currently in this shity state.

  • @[email protected]OP
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    42 days ago

    Already did, got told to half the dossage (from 2 pill to 1, 40mg -> 20mg).

    I guess it feels less bad?

    • kjwk
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      21 day ago

      For my friend 20 mg was too much. They found out that 15 mg is the best at the moment.

      • @orgrinrt
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        11 day ago

        And from the other side of that spectrum, I take the maximum prescribable in my country, 72mg, daily, and it’s been good for me. Though I’ve found that I seem to have a weirdly good tolerance or luck in regards to side effects of medications. I’ve only ever tried a few, out of so many, that caused anything undesirable at all.

        Not sure if there are differences between methylphenidates though? Mine’s branded concerta.

        • kjwk
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          121 hours ago

          72mg, daily,

          luck

          Lots of money, friend :P But of course I’m happy it works for you!

          • @orgrinrt
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            19 hours ago

            I’m actually ass broke, really. The luck part is right, though. Happened to be born in a socialist democracy with good care and support for all.