I am looking for some similar experiences while I navigate titration.
I started on Methylphenidate but had to swap because of palpitations. Moved over to Lisdexamfetamine and climbed the ladder: 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, and then 50mg. 50mg was the first time I actually felt my ADHD symptoms improve, but the coverage was pretty short.
My psych increase it to 60mg (with 70mg planned next) to see if we can get it to last longer. But since starting the 60mg, I’ve been getting this weird chest awareness right as the meds are kicking in.
It’s not a full-on racing heart or the palpitations I had before, it just feels like I’m very aware of my heart for about a minute or two, and then it subsides subsides and I feel fine for the rest of the day, however it sort of stays on the back of my mind.
Has anyone else had this specific kick-in sensation? Does it eventually go away once your body adjusts to the higher dose, or is this a sign I’m hitting my limit.
Obviously I’m talking to my doctor about this, but just wanted to see if this is a common thing during the titration climb.