Medication appt Questions (lemmy.myserv.one)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Zebrafive@lemmy.myserv.one to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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Id like to ask opinions on what I should be asking and or telling my provider at my upcoming appt.

For context, I paid out of pocket for a psychologist evaluation as I failed to get the appropriate appointment within my insurance-it was too difficult to understand maybe.

I have informed my insurance covered providers of the diagnosis and now have an appointment in...June....to discuss ADHD and possibly be prescribed medication.

Since I have some time before the appointment Id like tonfigure out what are the prime areas of questioning and concerns relating to medication. And what if any research I should do into the medication options.

Possible red flags I may encounter? Such as prescribing too high a dose?

(I am male about 140-150lbs (63.5 to 113.4 kg) at 69 inches or 175 CM depending monthly on diet and exercise and water intake)

If anyone has experience or can help me to have a successful appointment it would be appreciated.

Is it normal to wait a month for this sort of thing for you personally in the system you are in? What system /nation is that?

Should I take the first dose on a weekend to avoid possible bad side effects preventing work? Or just right away?

Should I choose it.

I had 1 prescription, Sertraline that I ceased taking in under 72 hours due to very bad side effects of shakiness, tiredness and then inability to sleep at night time.

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[-] Wxfisch@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

So hopping in a bit later to this but in terms of things to mention I’d include any heart/cardiac issues you have or may have had, even if you aren’t sure. Many (most? all?) ADHD meds can cause elevated heart rate and blood pressure which isn't usually a big deal but can exacerbate existing problems.

I was put on a non-stimulant (atomoxatine) first because of underlying cardiac concerns and thankfully I’ve been happy with the results. It also lowers my anxiety around taking meds as I work in a job with frequent random drug screenings and while it isn’t a problem to be prescribed a stimulant, it is more of a hassle.

Lastly, especially for non stimulants, give it plenty of time before you decide if it’s helping or if side effects are too bad. I didn’t really notice a single moment of “wow, that’s a difference” but rather a gradual ability to better manage my distractions and hyperfocus. The side effects also nearly completely went away after a couple of months, and I only get nausea when I change doses or pick up after missing one.

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