Dear Helpful Readers & Fellow Sufferers,
I am a 34 year old female. I have taken methylphenidate since 2019, & it used to work pretty well for me overall,
(despite a side effect or two) but over the last 6 or so months, it has lost its efficacy significantly, & after speaking with my provider, & trying (and failing) with a different option we have decided to try Vyvanse. It was explained to me that Vyvanse has the potential to last longer through the day with only one daily dose. This sounded positive to me, and perhaps I'm jumping the gun, because it's only my second day in. But so far, it kinda feels like I'm just on the same 60mg dose of methylphenidate that I've been on that has been losing its working power. I'm not sure what I expected, I am keeping a daily journal of how I'm feeling every day of my 7 day trial. My provider says that I am able to adjust the dose by 10mg's if this one isn't quite high enough. But I suppose my question is, what should I expect to be noticing? What is the difference between 30mg & 40mgs? ... I needed to switch because, 1)methylphenidate was wearing off too soon 2) my work has noticed a change in my focus, energy, & attention span 3)I have felt less motivated & less tuned in myself as of late.
So what should I be looking to expect during this change? How do I know if I'm seeing improvement?
Thanks for your answers & time,
~Magdalena88