Elvanse 50 very bad first day help please.

[Snowangel1969]

Just been diagnosed last year at 54 . I’m on my first day of meds. I feel so so dissapointed. From 1.5 hours after taking it I have been my hyperactive self going from one thing to another, but I also felt “ off my head” I felt high, with blasts of complete hopelessness and dispair. After about 4 hours like that I have felt totally drained and nauseous.

I also have a Binge Eating Disorder which is why we choose this medication.

Any ideas or advice very welcome.

Thank you x

[Snowangel1969]

30mg not 50 sorry my mistake

[MissisE69]

hi, sorry to hear you’re struggling with Elvanse. Could you talk to your provider about alternatives which might work better for you? I hope you find something that helps.

[KentuckTD]

Finding a medicine AND dosage that works for you is a process. Do not give up hope! It takes on average trying multiple different medications (3, I think?) before finding one that works.