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Elvanse - 1st day. Feeling weird..

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Hi, I was recently diagnosed with ADHD at 35 years of age. I didn’t realise till now that in the past, I was self-medicating by using recreational drugs. I have taken 30mg Elvanse this morning and I’m rattling, similarly to how I would when I would use substances. Is this jittery feeling normal on day 1 of taking Elvanse and does it subside as the days go on? Thanks🙂

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I take Vyvanse and the first day was the weirdest. It was beyond strange how I felt jittery and tired at the same time. I remember I went to the gym and walked slowly on the treadmill which seemed to help. By day 3 the side effect went away. Not sure if that’s helpful! Starting a new med can be scary and confusing!

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Hi lemonspeaks, thank you thank you. I read so many posts saying that people felt GREAT and super productive on the first day of taking meds and I just felt like shit! I didn’t drink any caffeine today and I had a better morning but I seemed to have a “come-down” in the afternoon. It’s horrid. However! It’s day 3 tomorrow so fingers crossed it’s a better day like it was for you. Thank you xx

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lemonspeaks in reply toHansyD

I just read that our meds are the same thing! Maybe this particular med has more side effects? This week I’m going to see my dr because she wants to raise it and I’m assuming I’ll have some side effects from that too!

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I started Elvanse yesterday and felt weird. But for the first time in a long time didn’t feel knackered all day. I don’t feel as bad today though.

Have you settled down in it now?

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