As scary as taking medication can feel, many adults find it life changing under the supervision of a GP who will monitor the dosage until it’s working optimally. UK charity, ADHD Adult, explains that after a diagnosis if you choose to be treated with medication, you will go through a process called titration. On their website, they said that “your blood pressure, heart rate, weight and any benefits and side effects that you notice from the medication should be monitored carefully”. This is to check how well you’re tolerating medication and how effective it is. “In general, adults with ADHD are usually started on a low dose of lisdexamfetamine or methylphenidate and this dose will gradually be increased,” they added. Other treatment options, if a person doesn’t want medication, include therapy and lifestyle changes like exercise. In the U.S., the process is similar, but with some different medicines available, like Aderall.
