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Cake day: June 19th, 2023

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  • Are you drinking caffeine? Stimulant meds and caffeine aren’t a great combo. Try switching to tea (mint or decaffeinated). It might take a while to form the new habit, but it is definitely a game changer.

    Are you eating a meal prior to taking your medication? Try eating something that takes a while to digest with your meds. Oatmeal is a fantastic option for breakfast. Veggies are good too. Avoid heavily processed and high sugar foods with your medication.

    Are you taking supplements or other OTC meds? Acid reflux medication changes the pH of your stomach and will decrease the effectiveness of lisodextramphetamine. I ended up finding this out the hard way. My provider upped my dosage of Vyvanse because I mentioned that it didn’t seem to be working. This resulted in increased anxiety and a similar crash effect like what you are talking about. I had to find/fix what was causing the acid reflux and dial back the dosage of my meds before things got better.

    I would definitely talk to your provider about your fatigue. They should be able to better steer you in the right direction.