Medication Advice Request for Upcoming Exam
Hello,
I got medicated on vynase about 3 weeks ago, starting at 10mg for the first week and tritrating up to 20mg for the next 2 weeks.
Since tritrating I have been on and off due to the side effects that I am not fond of, however, it does help me focus as intended and helps me work and not get overwhelmed. I also been inconsistant with meds, sometimes forgetting to take them until its too late and going unmedicated on that day. Those days i do not do anything at all.
I recently saw the doctor, who said that since i haven't taken the medication for long enough at the higher dose, they would want me to try taking it for longer to see if side effects get better since the focus is still there.
I have a prescription for 20mg for a few weeks that was sent to my pharamacy, but haven't picked it up, and i currently have enough for 2 days out of my current medication of 20mg or 4 days with 10mg.
As i am writing this, I am concerned about the side-effects, espeically of the one where when it wears off i feel very sad and cannot function afterward and the struggle to sleep & appetite suppression. I am unsure if this is related with when and how i take my meds, with my food or other factors, but generally i also get headaches which makes things not so great. I also find myself getting very frustrated as I am studying and giving up easily.
I have a exam upcoming in a few days, and I am wondering what is the next best pace of action to follow is. I am worried that if I do make changes in the medication it will affect my academic performance due to withdrawal effects and such. Additionally i feel anxious of staying on this medication and would prefer to stop and let my body readjust so i could try a different medication or something else.
I am wondering what you would do in my situation. I found better success with 10mg, and a lot of the issues started occuring when i tritrated up to 20mg.