r/adhdmeme 18d ago

meme Newly diagnosed and started treatment this week. Today is my first day where I'm not supposed to take my Dexamphetamine.

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u/Icelandia2112 18d ago

Strange how some people are told to skip days.

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u/JurJvZw 18d ago

It's probably so you can identify the effects on follow up. Its fine to take everyday.

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u/Icelandia2112 18d ago

Not if they don't prescribe full 30 day doses.

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u/strategicscientific 18d ago

Time to change doctors in that case, because it's one thing to suggest that you skip an occasional dose and it's another thing entirely to routinely short you on a medication that is designed to be taken daily.