When Should You Increase The Dosage Level? 💊🤔 [ADHD Meds]

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I don't think people give you enough credit for having short videos perfect for adhd attention span

slumberland.mp

PSA: For anyone who menstruates, there is something important to consider ❗ We often feel like our meds don't work properly. And that is CORRECT! But not because of tolerance!
The huge drop in estrogens and increased progesterone in the week/days before the menstruation starts, can render our stimulant medication completely useless! The estrogen hormone makes dopamine production possible. When estrogen is gone, ADHD meds cannot help because mostly, the meds are just trying to send dopamine around more efficiently, or let the dopamine sit and have more time to work before re-uptake. But there is next to no dopamine in the pre menstrual week, so the meds actually cannot help as much, or at all. 😵‍💫 some women find that getting a slightly increased dose of an amphetamine based medicine in pre menstrual week helps. Others need to be on contraceptives that keep estrogen stable and constant.

jrr

Thank you for putting so much thought into your videos!! Being 20 and knowing for the last two years I have ADHD has been quite the experience and it’s been really comforting to have someone addressing so many nuanced topics in such an honest, concise way.

shmlanda

If it wasn't for your videos .. I wouldnt have realised what I had. I went to the doctor and was diagnoised at 28. I love your videos. You are helping people

rebeccajane

I do regular off days. 3-4 days on 1 day off. I feel like this helps with tolerance.

yolobro

Thanks Stuart - this made so much sense to me. My 30mg Elvanse started to loose efficacy after about 6 months. My 50mg are starting to tail off 4 months in, but they're still working. Great insight about taking time to raise the dose too - these meds have been transformative for me and I finally understand the phrase "it's a marathon, not a sprint". Love your channel! Great content!

adhdright

Went through same experience, my adhd psychologist said after 6-12 months (usually) vyvanse creates new neural pathways in the brain, meaning more receptors for your dopamine to reach. The original dose is still doing the same thing it’s just being spread thinner. Essentially you’ve just got more pathways to fill hence needing more of the stimulant. I’ve been on the same dose now 2 years & feels the same daily 🙌 awesome video

LukeMaguire

Btw your videos are so usefull to someone with ADHD, tanks a lot

davidmiranda

I've been diagnosed since 2nd grade, I've been taking Adderall for years with great success. I've never had any issues with it. I was at 45-50mg a day, sounds like a lot but I'm not a small guy. Decent mood all day, didn't get too hungry but could still eat. I don't take it anymore, and it took a while but I was able to teach myself how to cope without meds. I could definitely still use it but I don't need it

wesleysenser

Just wanted to hello and thanks for the videos, it's been very helpful for me seeing other people with the same struggles I've had for so long, also great for helping me realise I have ADHD, I received my actual diagnosis yesterday. Glad to have found my tribe! It's taken me 45 years.
I always thought it was just me, but it turns out is was just me.

dogzdigital

Nice. I can relate so much to your symptoms, including the drinking problems and the rejection syndrome. Maybe cause I'm the same age as you. A nice video would be how to deal with withdrawals when you feel like having a break.

BruceWayne-jklr

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:03 💊 *Understanding Medication Dosage and Effectiveness*
- Discusses the timeline for noticing a decline in medication effectiveness.
- Genetic sensitivity determines how quickly one might experience decreased effectiveness.
- The speaker's personal experience with extended-release vivants and the gradual reduction in its efficacy.
01:13 ☕ *Managing Tolerance Levels and Dose Adjustments*
- Explains the strategy of taking an additional half dose for better results.
- Describes methods to adjust dosage, such as splitting capsules or sprinkling the powder.
- Discusses concerns about potential side effects and how the speaker's experience with side effects has changed over time.
02:21 💰 *Cost and Lifestyle Implications of Dosage Changes*
- Highlights the cost implications of increasing dosage, especially if taken daily.
- Emphasizes the importance of lifestyle choices in managing medication effectiveness.
- Recommends having a balanced lifestyle to optimize medication benefits without over-reliance on dosage adjustments.
03:30 🌙 *Sleep and Lifestyle Factors in Medication Effectiveness*
- Stresses the importance of adequate sleep for medication to be effective.
- Advises against certain dietary choices, such as vitamin C or acidic foods, that might interfere with medication.
- Encourages viewers to evaluate and modify lifestyle habits before considering dosage increases.

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jonathanberry

Wow thank you for adding in the sleep stuff and other outward things. I seemed to think the medicine would just help and I'd be okay but my habits need to change. Diagnosed at 30 and almost a year on I'm only really getting an idea about how to manage it. They just gave me meds and no tools. It's hard without tools

some_sun

I really appreciate these updates and bites of helpful information. I’d really like to see a tip in regards to gaming in the near future 🎮🙂

theonlyguyman

Oof. Diagnosed well into my 30’s, Vyvanse was a godsend. When I began to notice a bit of tolerance, I asked my doctor about the likelihood of a gradual loss of efficacy coming around the bend. As I listened to him explain that it does happen for many people, I cried my eyes out, terrified of the “lights going out” again. I dropped down to 40mg, and take it once every few days. Certainly not as effective as when I was on it daily, but I still feel it kick in and work.

aimeerebecca