To minimize side effects and maximize the patient’s quality of life, I always help my patients find the lowest dose of stimulant possible that still tackles their ADHD symptoms. Stimulant medication for ADHD absolutely can have side effects. They’re often scared that they might be prescribed too high of a dose and that they’ll end up with unwanted side effects. Patients always want to be started on the lowest dose of stimulants like Vyvanse, Concerta and Adderall.
When I see newly-diagnosed Adult ADHD patients from everywhere from El Paso and Las Cruces all the way up to Albuquerque, I hear nervous questions like those above about the dose of their stimulant medication. What would it look like if you were on too high of a dose? How will you know if you’re on the right dose for you? What’s the max dose of stimulant for Adult ADHD, anyway? You want to get help, but you’re scared of getting put on a high dose of stimulants. And why can’t you keep straight which weekend your son has a travel soccer tournament in El Paso and which weekend the tournament is in Albuquerque?Īfter doing some online searching and chatting with some friends, you think you might have Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). You’re constantly worried about getting another performance warning at work. You love your spouse, your kids, and your life, but boy, you sure seem to struggle so much more than everyone else you know to stay organized. Medically Reviewed by Tanya Hernandez, PMHNP-BC
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