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I head up a small community for fans of a niche indie brand. The founder is doing an event in Japan with an exclusive item for people who attend! I was so excited and was looking into booking a plane ticket to go!

However.. turns out that Japan has a law that absolutely forbids stimulant medication in the country. And, no, I don't really want to upend my regimen of 8 years and risk going on a new medication for the trip.

I'm really shattered, as I wanted to attend this cool event and meet up with other enthusiasts. It really hurts to be barred from an opportunity like this.

I hate ADHD. I really do.

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[-] thorbot@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

Vyvanse is so much better for me personally. But it's expensive af

[-] Noodle07@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Hello from France where Vyvanse still isn't approved! Every day I read about how amazing it is and I cry

[-] thorbot@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

Sorry to hear that friend. Someone else commented that the patent expired recently and generic versions exist now, perhaps that is worth looking into.

[-] flicker@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

I loved Vyvanse. I was able to advance at work because of Vyvanse.

And then out of nowhere my insurance decides, not it's $350 a month. Back to adderall I went.

[-] thorbot@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Yeah, it's $250 a month for me. No thanks, I'll just be all over the place.

[-] LoomingCardinal@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

The Vyvanse patent expired recently and generics are available now for cheaper. My insurance is willing to cover the generic, it's possible yours will too

[-] thorbot@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Great to know! Will look into it.

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