Changed meds, now getting irrationally angry on downtime (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by ABCDE@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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I was initially given Ritalin (10mg pills) to try out; I cut them into four pieces each and spread it over the next month and a half. It worked well, allowed me to work, and felt 'smooth'.

I ran out, found that they are expensive here (I was diagnosed and prescribed a week of pills - 14 - initially in Taiwan), and went to Thailand (neighbouring country) to get more. Turns out the place I went to only had Rubifen, a generic variant. It was about the same as I paid for Ritalin so I thought why not, and got enough to get me through the next year.

Fast forward a month and a half... when I am on my 'off' days (Sat & Sun, when I don't need to work or study), I am now reacting to things pretty badly. I snapped at my partner very easily, I almost put a window through because I knocked a bottle over, and generally had a miserable weekend. With Rubifen, I feel fine, able to complete tasks, work and whatnot. Without it I'm not sure I should be around other people. Is this normal? Will it level off or should I go and get something else instead?

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[-] ULS@lemmy.ml 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Sounds normal for some people and im sure your personal biology effects it. But yeah... That's typically what happens when you don't take stims. Withdrawal symptoms. I used to get that way by the end of the day when my Adderall wore off. It's sucked. In the end I just stopped taking it because it wasn't worth the rollercoaster ride of emotions. That irritability is what drives addiction. Be careful and tread lightly as you figure out the best usage.

In my case, in America, my doctor just kept increasing my dose... Which ended badly for me. Trust your gut feelings.

Maybe try a smaller dose?

[-] ABCDE@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Thanks, I will make sure I take quarters only. I guess it all builds up then by the weekend going cold turkey I just... ran out of spoons.

[-] ULS@lemmy.ml 2 points 9 months ago

Just an idea; You might be able to supplement meds with caffeine to reduce the withdrawal.

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

Thanks, I usually do have caffeine on the weekend but didn't for this one. Good idea to make it more consistent.

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