ADHD Medication Overdose (Vyvanse, Concerta, Ritalin, Adderall) | HIDDEN ADHD
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- Zero appetite, irritability and too much anxiety - that's just some of the things I experienced when I took high dosages of my ADHD meds. I talk about what too high of a dose feels like on Vyvanse, Concerta, Ritalin and Adderall in this video.
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I just started Vyvance and after 3 days I feel as if the ADHD is really back to losing focus. I take 30 Mg but I have to split my pill otherwise I have panic attacks if I take the whole pill. I was wondering if I start to become more focused in time?
YES!! The head tightening with concerta would wrap around to the back of my ears and I felt like my skin was tightening.
Oh my God I thought I was the only person who had that. I have it on Vyvanse as well but two away lesser extent Concerta literally makes my brain tingle
Truly and sincerely one of the most amazing people who explain these issues in proper way details 👌
Please keep up the great work 🙏
Thank you for sharing your experience! I will start my treatment on Monday and your videos are extremely helpful 🙏
I appreciate these videos that you have been making. I'm at my wits' end with ADD, and I am finding your perspective very helpful.
Thanks. I'm sorry to hear you're at your wits end! Have you ever enlisted the help of an ADHD coach? Doing so was a gamechanger for me. If you want to look into coaching, I've got full details here smash.school/adhd-coaching
Your videos are awesome I appreciate you
I'm just recently diagnosed and am researching medications. I wanted to know what too high a dose feels like so I can be aware and reduce if/when necessary. This helped a lot. Thank you!
I start Vyvanse tomorrow and your videos have helped me relax slightly. I'm starting on the lowest possible dose (10mg). Thank you!
This was super helpful. I've only tried Concerta and Adderall, and i'm struggling with whether Adderall is the right one for me. But knowing your symptoms of "too high" was really useful. TFS.
My dr has been giving me 1 week supply at a time and then we talk about my overall life performance. I've landed on 40mg of Focalin. I haven't tried vyvanse though. I enjoyed my week on Focalin so we are trying 2 weeks to make sure I don't have any adverse physical affects.
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Thank you for sharing your experiences with all these different medications when they went beyond the right dose for you.
I experienced prolonged issues with My stimulant being too high a dose for the first time this summer and it took me about two months to figure out it was the meds that had worsened so many of my symptoms. I had no idea why I couldn't focus on any task for more than a few minutes, I was super anxious, my time blindness got way worse, and I couldn't have like..a normal conversation with someone without interruption. It caused me to miss doses of my other medication I'm on and then things just continued to spiral. Not good.
I'm glad that I have a better idea of how these meds effected you at the very least, so if I shift meds I'll know what some of the possible side effects are.
You're welcome! Have you discussed these effects on you with your Dr?
@@HIDDENADHD yes, finally got to talk with them and I dropped back down to the dose I was on previously. That has helped considerably. Just to be sure I tried the higher dose once more and the difference was so obvious. I instantly felt too wired/anxious. Doing much better on my old dose. Thanks for asking!
Thank you. I'm on Ritalin and negative emotions usually takes hold. I believe the dose 54mg is too high as I'm 5'1" (157cm) and weigh less than 108 lbs (49kg)
Wow this was really informative can you do one of you taking all the meds separately and having it at a regular dose
Click on my channel and the most viewed video addresses that topic exactly! 👍
Hi there great vid. Where is that one other video you mentioned at? I can't find any technology videos in your channel.
I take 70mg of Elvanse daily and quite often I've doubled up in error but even that dosent really help my motivation. It's like being stuck in cement.
Oh no. That sounds really draining...??
Ur gonna get a heart attack 70mg is like 8 of my pills
@@prettyflacko43 he probably has been working up to that dose
What do u mean doubled up in error cause I think that's sounding like what I may experience. I'm on 40mg and often take 2
Wth that is nuts 140mg bruh😅 I would be shitting myself
Thanks for this video. I just got diagnosed and put on Concerta and everyday since I’ve felt like a zombie. People at work keep asking if I’m tired because I’m staring intensely at nothing in the corner and snapping at everyone. I’m only on 18mg to ease into it but if the symptoms don’t lessen I’m going to ask to be switched to another medication. I have a friend on Vyvanse and she’s never had the same side effects.
Dang. The Ritalin excess sounds like how I am normally without meds. Vyvanse is working pretty good all except for the awful depression crash each day. Then my doc prescribed modafinil to kinda "extend" the vyvanse as needed and, I dare say, this is working wonderfully
Ooh, dare say. How long have you been doing that combo?
@@HIDDENADHD About a month and a half now. I got diagnosed in late March, so I'm kinda new to the ADHD club 😂 but really though, your videos have helped me understand so much. Thank you for all that you do!
I agree. The Ritalin experience sounds like how I’m without meds. I personally like Ritalin better than Adderall. I’m currently trying out concerta now. I’m a week in. But I have multiple years experience with both adderall and Ritalin.
@@thepuma77what's good sir or Madam?... Was there a noticable difference between Adderall and Ritalin??
Vyvanse made me feel like driving into a median! I didn't realize that the drug was making me irritable and paranoid. I'm back to 15mg IR adderall and feel great. I lost the nasty weight I've gained which is great
Thank you for sharing your experience, but you didn't mention the overdoses of Ritalin?
Have you made the software video? This video said it'll be your next video but it looks like you've put up about a dozen since and I don't see it in the list. Thanks
my only experience is with vyvanse, but I know exactly what you mean when you say skull tightness. I tend to notice it more as the medicine starts wearing off as I struggle to keep focus. Under normal circumstances, when I take my meds, it's like putting glasses on my brain. I can focus on whatever I want/need to, but as it starts wearing off, I start to notice that tightness as I try to maintain that level of focus. I'm on 60 mg time release now, (which is what I was on for most of my life) but when I as on 70 mg, and had little to no sleep, I would just get that tightness, and it would evolve into a headache so bad I wouldn't be able to focus at all that day. also, sometimes when I took 70 mg, my chest would be a bit tight. I honestly thought I had a mild case of covid. These are symptoms of high blood pressure, and you need to be careful with it.
Vyvanse did nothing for me. I took 30mg...nothing. Then I doubled it...meh...nothing. The doctor was surprised. Took a Genesite test so we did not have to try everything to see what would work. Turns out nothing will work. My ADRA2A shows a poor response. Basically the liver does not metabolize it and I'll only get negative effects. You should consider it to see what works best at what dosage.
My anxiety lasted for 3 hours on too high of a dose of vivance. It was torture
@autisticfairy8002~~I know that if you have bad anxiety and you've taken Vyvanse, say 50mg., your heart will pound like crazy~~If your Dr. says that's normal you need to get on a lower dose because in time, you'll develope heart problems~~I hope you'll be alright on a low dose because Vyvanse is one of the worst meds for ADD or ADHD~~Especially if you have anxiety problems~~Good luck~~Actually, you shouls switch to another med.for add, adhd~~😃😃😃~~
@@vikkibrown2023 hey thanks I lowered my dose.
@@autisticfairy8002 Your very welcome and when a Dr.s tell you this or that always get second and third opinions~~They just wabt you to keek coming back~~Those drugs are a money marke that works with big pharma because they know of course because everyone knows it's speed and other crap they put in those meds~~Please be careful~~Dr.s lie~~Fact~~Have a great day/night~~Stay safe~~Sorry for the mispelling because my glasses broke and I'm sort of blind~~lol~~Take care now~~
@@autisticfairy8002 Your very welcome~~Those meds are just speed with other crap they put in those meds~~Please don't take more than your prescribed~~People get hooked on them and when they run out they try and find something else~~They're addictive and dangerous drugs~~A couple of my friends died young from heart failure~~Dr's lie and if you need help with the right med and dose get 3 or 4 opinions~~You have to take what's right for you~~Take care and stay safe~~
Interesting... that actually happen to me on Adderall after taking more than 30mg a day. At this stage I am looking at using low dosage of Adderall with nootropic so I don't have to be so dependent on them.
Whats a high dosage of Ritalin you are talking about?
Been on vyvanse for 4 years. I take buspirone with it and it helps increase my appetite. Focus is amazing but sometimes overstimulated and hyperfocused. Anxiety even with buspirone can be very high. I've gotten petty balanced only a few days of anxiety this month with exercising and small meals throughout the day. Not really irritable more extreme emotions. Considering going back to 30mg been on 40mg for almost 2 years and I've just been coping with the undesirable side effects because I was too scared to change. I've had depersonalization/derealization and agoraphobia but honestly don't think it's soley the vyvanse but taking away the focus and all the positive things that it does for my adhd scares me more than having panic attacks sometimes.
Very interesting, I'm 72mg of Concerta, even doing 5 days a week it's become not too noticeable. Early on I would get over stimulated if I had more than one coffee in a day.
try taking a pause for a couple of days. The reset will cause the effect to punch you in the face
Can you take concerta and vyvanse together?
Have you ever tried to use both of these drugs together with lower dose?
I totally agree with the Adderall come down did you found anything to help with that just curious
try taking Magnesium and eating more protein, and talk to your doctor about 5-HTP maybe (helps the brain)
and making sure you sleep , if you're tired the medication just makes me a bit stimulated, then insta crash. . . .
But still, all them have "come downs" and Ritalin can be worse for some... Try Vyvanse if you can afford it.. its basically the main salt in Adderall - that we slowly metabolize
so the come up is slower, and the come down. Downside is it takes 1-2hours to take effect... I dont like them for that one reason.. I cant time manage that well enough.
I don't recall if you mentioned what dose of Ritalin you were on? Was it the short acting version?
Thank you so much! I accidentally took 2 Vyvanse pills out of forgetfulness and stupidity.
I Took concerta over a month, lack of sleep and i feel i was with benefit only For 2 days. I Talk to my doctor but he tell me keep take in It , later that i feel sucidal. I later i start to leave from this poison. At least for me...i cant be myself yet.
Just wondering what the dosage was with the Ritalin.
I've been on 30mg Vyvanse for almost 3 months now, and everything seems to be working fine, although I think I'd like to try some higher doses to see how it goes... when I was on Concerta, even on the lower dose, I felt like I could punch someone in the face, constantly, bc of how angry and/or frustrated I'd easily get! LOL not great, I know... But the focus, oh man, I really miss that focus, specially when I was reading or studying!
Wow - sounds like you and I have really similar reactions! Intense focus but also intense irritability and anger lol 😂
I am 31 and was diagnosed at 20 years old, started Ritalin, I am on a 80mg dose of Ritalin a day and it works wonders for me!
They tried to take me off it after I had a reaction to a different type of medication, figured out that medication was definitely still needed.
Do you take 40mg in the morning and then another 40mg later on, or what's your routine?
@@bulkyboi4403 I take 2 10mg pills 4 finnes a day, first one at 8am, then 12pm, 4pm and the last two at 8pm.
It might sound like a hassle, but it works for me.
I was done on high as 480 mg of extended release tablet a day!
I tried concerta 36 mg and doubled the dose no improvement in concentration, no motivation and my working memory becomes weak and my head is foggy
I'd be interested to know which medication is the least anxiety provoking. I'm hoping for diagnosis and treatment, but also suffer from anxiety and worry about meds exacerbating it.
Focalin hasn't spiked my anxiety so far. My psychiatrist is also very big on natural healing too. So he makes me take a particular amount of vitamins, monitors my diet, and makes sure I get a sufficient amount of protein. He does not allow me to drink caffeine or sodas. (I mean I still drink a soda or alcohol beverage now and again) I'm honest with him. And he chastises me each time. But I'm just like "I'm just wanting to be honesty with you."
Well, I'm on the first weeks on Ritalin Instant release. The only real difference for me with 10mg was lowering my anxiety! It didn't gave me more focus, but I bacame more calm about thinking. It was also easier to have internal discussion about things I want to say to others, that kind of thing. But after 4 hours or less, I became extremely sleepy and couldn't focus on anything! The feeling was almost the same as taking too much coffee or energy drinks. 😢
As side effects, I've got some agitation fellings in my belly (it was completely different from the gastritis or reflux I have due to my normal anxiety). I also felt a small compression on my head (probably due to vein constrictions). My blood pressure didn't gone higher then usual nor my heart frequency (maybe very slightly).
Did you take these medication right after u wake up and without breakfast (protein-rich meal)? Did you take it with coffee?
Often just before a protein rich breakfast. While I tend to have 1-2 cups coffee on lower doses, with higher doses I tend to avoid it or limit it.
Im prescribed 15 mg of Adderall one when in the morning and one in the afternoon thats 30 mg but i always to 75 because i work super long hours and i get up super early in ghe morning.
Was this an accident? Did you forget you already took it? Don't know why else anyone would take too much.
Concerta was the first one prescribed to me and it made me so nauseous right as soon as I took it that I never tried it again. Later, I saw a different doctor who prescribed Adderall and it works best. I try to only take it when needed and try to do without it as much as possible. Unfortunately it has become scarce and so I switched to Vyvance. I’m not totally convinced it’s as good as Adderall, despite costing way more. However, I’ve only been on it about a week, so maybe it’s too soon to say, and it’s gotta be better than nothing.
It's important to remember that everyone's experience with ADHD medications can vary, and what works well for one person might not be as effective for another. It's good that you're trying different medications under the guidance of a healthcare professional to find what works best for you. It may indeed be too early to tell if Vyvanse is a good fit, but give it some time and keep an open dialogue with your doctor to discuss any concerns or adjustments that may need to be made. Remember, finding the right medication and dosage can be a trial-and-error process, so patience and communication are key.
yes a have on conserta but for me that was esier to talt to pepole
I took double dose of my ritalin extended release by accident a few hours apart.
Im now at my work with some headache, hotflashes, and just a zombified feeling. Like im depersonalizing.
Not to bad. Could be worse though. 😂 just this bored flat emotion inside, and all the people i have to help does irritate me a little bit more though.
Sounds about right
Soo.. When it comes to meds for Add... its been tricky for me to know for sure if its me or the meds! So I tried out Concerta 18 mg years ago when I was studying art abroad! My first gut impression was... Shit this is strong stuff and Im way to focused... It decreased my creative power and I got so anxious! I stoped taking it and continued my unfocused life. When I came back to Sweden I hade a stressful period and got emotionally burned out! So I made a quick call and asked for meds so I could manage my teacher work..
So I was on the edge to get a acute stress reaktion before I took the meds.. My psychiatric dr told me that "the best time to try out a stimulant was when life is bumpy" So once again I diden´t listen to my gut... took the meds, lost 30 pund within a month and of course got so stressed out adding the meds to my already stressed out mood.. That I fell over and lost my job and my self.
My problem has been that I rather listen to a dr then me though I know my first gut feeling are right! To communicate and being understod and listen to.. has not been my great luck, even tho I´m a great communicator... Its hard to communicate when your deep in a Add drowning emotional hole and also when your agitated on stimulants and would rather not explain your self!
So I´m wary impressed by people on youtube such as yourself, that are so exact in what they are feeling and what is right and wrong for theme! Wish I could do that! Thanks/Madelen
I have a similar experience , how are You Now? Im still recovering...
Låter mer som att din situation lade käppar i hjulen och inte medicinen. Mycket stimulerande medicin påverkas också av ditt sinnestillstånd
it probably wasn't an overdose, just that I don't tolerate amphetamines well, but on 30mg vyvanse I got super physically anxious (jittery, irritable, jumpy, dry mouth) and had sort of erratic emotions. for example I got coffee with my girlfriend and after we parted ways i had to cry in a public washroom because I just felt so strongly about her. it wasn't even good or bad it was just a strong nothing emotion.
Wow man...this is super interesting!! Care to share any more stories!??
I’m waiting to get diagnosed in general how much better or more helpful is it to take medication then not take it, in recent time Iv had very random surge of a anxiety and forgetfulness.
Medication made a big difference for me. But I also supplemented with a coach so medication isn't a fix-all
@@HIDDENADHD when you say supplemented with a coach is that take other supplements like vitamins or taking some sort of cognitive therapy and stuff like that ?
Supplemented was a confusing word choice. In parallel with medication, I also worked with an ADHD Coach. A coach helps you get from point a to point b, which we ADHDers are not very good at doing by ourselves 😳
@@HIDDENADHD Thank you for the clarification 😂but do you take any vitamins like L-theanine and do you still currently work with ur coach ?
I do take L theanine and other supplements. Yes, I have a coach and a therapist. And I am a full time adhd coach who coaches others
Too high of methylphenidate feels like i need to punch people and at same time anxious.
Man for me it’s focalin 20 mg it helps my adhd but I can’t sleep at night and I sometimes feel cracked out.
I'm sorry to hear about the side effects you're experiencing with Focalin. Insomnia and feeling overstimulated can be common side effects of stimulant medications like Focalin. It's important to discuss these symptoms with your prescribing doctor, as they may be able to adjust your dosage or explore alternative medications that could provide symptom relief without the unwanted side effects. Finding the right medication and dosage that works for you is often a process of trial and error, so open communication with your doctor is key.
I hate stimulates because they work well. I hate them because they make me irritable esp vyvanse. I have developed a tolerence where i feel like its thinned out but once i went up just one it would last all day but wayyyyy to speedy like bugged out. Im always irratble and quick to anger. Vyvanse makes me hyper focused only sometimes lol the struggle I HATE ADHD!!!!!!! I am at a cross roads. Since I've been on the lowest dose for about 3 years I am going up again once more just to see if my tolerance level can handle it. Vyvanse at the lowest dose help me for a very long time but like I said before now it just feels completely thinned out like I have to drink green tea to extend it and that can't be good on the heart. I'm anti-social as is Vyvanse makes me more sociable and I can actually stay focused and want to talk to people.
I understand that managing ADHD symptoms and finding the right medication can be a challenging and frustrating process. It's important to work closely with your healthcare provider to find the most suitable medication and dosage for you. They can help monitor your tolerance levels, assess any side effects, and adjust your treatment plan accordingly. It's also worth discussing your concerns about irritability and quick anger with your healthcare provider, as they may be able to provide strategies or consider alternative medications that better suit your needs. Remember that ADHD management is a journey, and it may require some trial and error to find the right approach for you. Don't hesitate to reach out to your healthcare provider for support and guidance along the way.
im having a ritalin overdose right now what do i do please help.
i feel so panicky right now what do i do. my fingers are literally shaking as i type
I almost feel like a martian with my dose... mind you, I had prior heavy drug abuse ect.
I take 2 x 30mg Adderall XR (2nd one if needed) as they last only 5-7hours max for me (mind you some days 1 dose is enough, IMO sleep , eating ect and diet ,exercise is most important while taking these medications... They effect us and the actual efficacy of the drug, Id suggest 5-HTP with your doctor and taking Magnesium/ Try eating high protein diet... Dont give up- and like you said it feels like a zombie after, but it goes away... we adjust quickly
Vyvanse is great , but I cant afford it... Ritalin sucks imo, and concerta is just XR so - meh.. BUT thats MY personal take... everyone is different.
I’m going back down to 36mg of concerta, 54mg is far too intense man.
Omg.... Was this what was happening to me 😭
What was your dosages for Adderall?
He said 15mg
Ooou that's why my mephedrone addiction have this effects on me i just don't want to sleep eaat...only lines and weed ahhaah and my adhd is undiagnosed 😁
For "Focus," it might has been better to lable it, "Over Focus."
That's an interesting perspective. I can see how the term "Over Focus" might better capture the experience of hyperfocusing, where one becomes intensely absorbed in a task or activity to the point of losing track of time and neglecting other responsibilities. It emphasizes the tendency to become fixated on one thing at the expense of other important tasks or priorities. Thank you for sharing your suggestion!
Are these really overdoses? 54mg concerta is a high dosage in its category but I don't think it can be called overdosing since even 6 year olds can get that dosage prescribed.
It is if its ur first time i been throwin up confused and anxious and my legs hurt but i took 5 lol i dont know what to do
@@dgkgaming7525 if you took 5 of something, it was probably short acting medication which I have no experience with. The first one I typed about have a minumum dosage of 18 which is longer lasting.
an overdose is wholly dependent on the person and what a proper, effective dose is for said person
overdose simply means a dose higher than the individual can tolerate where side effects become unmanageable and the therapuic effect begins to wane.
Not all overdoses are life threatening events, with many medications theres quite a large window between "uncomfortable" and "lifethreatening"
Well i am on uh like 150 of a mix of concerta and ritalin and for the past 7 hours ive been super duper jittery i can hear my heart in my head and ive puked 3 times when i was trying to drink boba. Maybe im just fucked LMAO
me rn i’m looking everywhere for someone to relate and for what to do
"i took like 3 times the normal adult therapuic dose and i feel like shit"
i feel like you answered your own question
thought i was gonna have a heart attack once its was awful.
It's sad every now and then I have a tendency to overdose, from od18 mg to possibly 100/200 mg, which happens once every 2 weeks. However, otherwise my normal dose is just 18mg each day.
I’m on 40mg vyvance then 20mh adrenal in the afternoon….😅 anyone else
It's not uncommon for individuals with ADHD to be prescribed a combination of different medications to address their symptoms throughout the day. Each person's medication regimen is tailored to their specific needs and response to treatment. It's important to work closely with your healthcare provider to find the right combination and dosage that works best for you. Remember to follow their instructions and communicate any concerns or side effects you may experience.
I took 120mg Vyvanse everyday and never felt anything 😮
Please remember that it's important to follow your doctor's instructions and dosage guidelines when taking any medication to avoid adverse effects.
The music is distracting 😅
Yeah, I hear ya!
Next time turn down the music. It's loud and distracting
Appreciate all feedback thanks! Will pass it along to my video editor.
Why The music in background. You Are takling to adhd people..
Concerta is just Ritalin LA.... They're the same drug.
Not exactly. They're both longer-acting formulations of methylphenidate, but the release mechanisms, duration, and doses are different. Same active ingredient, but different drugs.
Concerta(oros based formulations) have an initial drug overcoat that's dissolved with a little over 20% of the dose within an hour of ingesting is that's similar to instant release, and then laser drilled compartments within the tablet releases the medication over a series of hours via osmotic pressure.
Ritalin LA dissolves about half of the immediate dose within the hour following ingestion, and then extended release beads making up the other 50% of the remaining dose are metabolized. Longer than Ritalin instant release, but typically much shorter than concerta.
Ritalin LA is closer to Adderall XR, then concerta and how the medications are formulated.
Anyone knows at what doses Ritalin becomes dangerous? I sometimes snort 3-4 pills and not much happens
Drake: Popped a Adderall I feel like I could lift a tree up