ADHD medication helps the vast majority of patients, but no one can predict which type, formulation, dosage, or timing for taking the medicine will best control symptoms for any individual. Learn why — and how to troubleshoot common problems with meds.
, which is basically Ritalin with one of the isomers removed, lasts about eight hours. Jornay PM is a new medication taken at night; its thick outer layer delays the release of medication for 10 to 12 hours, so patients should wake up with full symptom control that lasts evenly through the day.“Can I use a stimulant to treat ADHD with coexisting anxiety?”
Then ask yourself: “Are there benefits to the medicine, along with the side effects, or are there only side effects?” When you first start a medicine, it’s not unusual to say, “Oh, it was wonderful. I felt much better and able to focus.” And then the next day or two, it doesn’t work. Usually, what that means is you’re almost at the right dose, so you bump it up just a bit more.
If a stimulant is causing excessive irritability, restlessness or seriousness throughout the day, a dose reduction is probably needed or a change of medication may be required. A person should be able to be his or her usual self while taking these medications.
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