re starting medication Meflynate XL

[Snowdrop27]

I was diagnosed with combined adhd last June by Psychiatry UK through Right to Choose (at the age of 56). My brother and my sister were diagnosed late but before me. I decided to try taking medication for my ADHD.

I have got to the top of the triage list and am now being prescribed Meflynate XL. The prescription is being sent this week by royal mail. I should get it by the end of this week.

However I am now having reservation about taking it. I have sent a note back to my prescriper with all of my concerns.

These are my concerns.

It could interact with some medication I already take and will possibly make it more potent. The effect would make me more sleepy and I am concerned that I won't be able to get out of bed in the morning.

The possible common side effects of taking Meflynate and if I am affected I won't want to keep taking it.

I will be away from next Saturday for a week so won't start taking it til I get back. I won't be working the week after (I work as a teaching assistant (through an agency) primary school.

I am looking for advice and support.