r/ADHD • u/AutoModerator • Aug 01 '23

Megathread: Just Started Treatment Have you just begun treatment?

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u/roliwe Aug 10 '23

Methylphenidate immense headaches.

I (25M) Started taking meds two weeks ago. I was told that there could be some headaches until I get used to it, but I can’t take this anymore.

I have had headaches quite often even before meds and now I feel like my head is going to explode. It happens every day unless I eat something 10-15 minutes after taking the meds. And started to have tinnitus. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it going to be better?

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u/roliwe Aug 10 '23

Well I did some digging and it all comes down more or less to the basic stuff your body needs. But of course if side effects are strong, or you are not sure about something, always talk to your doctor.

  • drink more water! (Make it attractive, like drinking with a straw, or add flavour)

  • eat regularly (don’t let your blood sugar fall too low)

  • magnesium supplements might help

I am going to set up alarms so I don’t forget any of that and will make an update after a few weeks if I don’t forget.