The question came up during therapy.

Reasons:

  • The lisdexamfetamine is completely out-of-pocket, while the methylphenidate could be paid for by insurance. Even tried, failed and documented, future lisdexamfetamine would be paid for by insurance.
  • There might be a co-occuring autism spectrum disorder, and methylphenidate sometimes does a better job / less side effects, then.
  • While the Elvanse/Vyvanse completely fixed two symptoms, ability to focus and getting started with a task, more would be nice.

But, I’d like to stay functional, so is this attempt worth it?

  • Noodle07@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    I’m over there waiting for lisdexamfetamine to be allowed in my country because methylphenidate is not enough to help me out of work :/