ADHD meds for adult

[OneHangryBiscuit]

Ive very recently been diagnosed with adhd and im going to be put on medication. Can anyone tell me how they've found having medication and the side effects/ how they feel on it

Thanks!

I’ve been on Elvanse for about a week, felt a bit spaced out for the first day then felt ok except my heart is going about 10-15bpm faster than before.
Not sure if I’m focusing on stuff better, but I’m definitely getting more done (might just be better motivated though).
I have a meds review in a couple of weeks so will ask if the fast pulse thing is an issue. It’s not mega fast (80bpm vs 65 usually at rest, 140 vs 125 when walking).
Other meds are available so I might try another next month to see if side effects are less.

I was going to make a post asking the same thing as I am due to start medication tomorrow. It would be good to get an idea of what to expect (I know everyone’s experience will be different).

@OneHangryBiscuit Did you start your meds? If so how is it going?

A diagnosis can bring a lot of mixed emotions, so it's completely understandable to have questions about medication.
Everyone responds differently, but many people describe feeling calmer, finding it easier to focus, finish tasks and organise their thoughts. Some say it feels like the "mental noise" is turned down, while others notice improvements are more subtle and build over time.
Side effects can happen, especially when you first start. Common ones include a reduced appetite, difficulty sleeping, dry mouth or mild headaches, but these often settle as your body adjusts. Your clinician will usually start on a low dose and increase it gradually to find what works best for you.
Hopefully you'll hear from people with different experiences but remember that what works well for one person may be different for another. The first medication isn't always the perfect fit, and that's a normal part of the process.