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What are some challenges or side effects of ADHD medications?
The potential side effects of these medications include:
- Sleep problems.
- Decreased appetite.
- Weight loss.
- Increased blood pressure.
- Dizziness.
- Headaches and stomachaches.
- Rebound (irritability when the medication wears off)
- Moodiness and irritability.
What are the CONs of taking ADHD medication?
The CONs of ADHD Medication
- Feeling jittery.
- Trouble falling asleep.
- Loss of appetite.
- Nausea and upset stomach.
- Irritability.
- Dizziness.
- Headaches.
- Depression.
What are some problems with students taking ADD ADHD medication?
The key problems to be on the lookout for:
- Sleep problems.
- Decreased appetite.
- Delayed growth.
- Headaches and stomachaches.
- Rebound (irritability when the medication wears off)
- Tics.
- Moodiness and irritability.
Why is it so hard to get ADHD medication?
One reason for the shortage is extremely high demand for the drugs. While people with ADHD make up nearly all of the legitimate market, there’s a huge demand for off-label and illicit use of stimulant drugs. Many companies say they simply can’t keep up with this demand.
Will ADHD meds change my personality?
As long as the dosage is correct, the medication should not affect your personality or sense of humor. What it will do is curb your hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. An excessively high dose could temporarily “flatten” your personality, causing you to seem unusually quiet or withdrawn.
How does ADHD medication affect the brain?
Stimulants are believed to work by increasing dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with motivation, pleasure, attention, and movement. For many people with ADHD, stimulant medications boost concentration and focus while reducing hyperactive and impulsive behaviors.
Why is my medicine not working?
Some reasons why your medications may not work at their best could include the following: You may not be taking medications correctly or you could be taking other drugs that interfere with your medications. Some medications work best when taken at certain times of the day or with special regard to meals.
What do ADHD meds feel like?
Some patients report that their medication feels good — productivity, focus, and mood are all improved with minimal side effects — but it doesn’t feel like enough. Maybe you can focus for 20 minutes now instead of 5, but you still can’t get your work completed.
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