# If you're on medication, how long did it take to find the right dose? 

- URL: https://numo.ai/de/community/kwg72s8oOJF8OulFTVZ7/if-youre-on-medication-how
- Language: de
- Author: @quartzdottir 
- Posted: 2023-06-08T00:16:37.266Z
- Updated: 2023-06-08T00:17:00.642Z
- Tag: question
- Comments: 11
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I'm only on day 2 of methylphenidate, but after the initial tiny system shock yesterday I don't feel anything. I though the improvement would last more than 24hrs before my body was like "Bored now. Please try again next time." 

## Comments (7)

### @starweaver — 2023-06-09T04:24:54.859Z

Thankfully I know I’m a lightweight thanks to genetic testing we did specifically around med tolerance so I dialed in really quickly

### @Kittycat77 — 2023-06-08T15:06:51.693Z

Has anyone felt more tired when taking meds, I also kind of feel my thinking is even slower than normal kind of brain foggy!

### @Kittycat77 — 2023-06-08T15:05:06.374Z

I wish we could have a window into a “normal” brain so we could see if meds working.  I’ve been on Elvanse for around 10 weeks and can’t say i feel too much difference! Other half says I’m slightly less chaotic and ditzy though! Only on 50mg atm though.

### @studyandcry — 2023-06-08T14:45:12.056Z

once i found the right group for me (the "adderalls") it took a couple months to sort the fact i needed extended release with re-ups of instant

### @valgal — 2023-06-08T13:33:06.416Z

It took me over a year to find the right med with minimal side effects and I still have that feeling of, “is it working or not?” Sorry to say but not everyone gets the clear head from the second you start meds.

### @onion — 2023-06-08T03:14:27.414Z

it depends can take a bit tho.  im on month three of adderall and am upping my dosage soon

### @popopthepatriot — 2023-06-08T01:25:38.810Z

Takes everyone a bit different but can be 4-6 weeks for the body to build it up and figure out what to do with it. \*not a doctor (insomniac with a knack for research).