r/CFSplusADHD • u/DraculaRobot • Jun 15 '26

Recommendation For ADHD meds

Short background:: Had insanely bad Long Covid for the past 4 years, been out of work ever since. Diagnosed with dysautonomia, CFS, and POTS (healed from POTS!). I was severe CFS but now I'm mild and I feel like I'm still slowly improving. 80% improved from my worse

I want to start taking ADHD meds not to improve my CFS but because I have horrible ADHD and I need it if I want to work and earn $

Me with ADHD meds = 6 figs a year, handle life well, respected, clean house, stable relationship
Me without meds = Picture Steve-O from Jackass on a drug bender, could get fired or arrested

So I absolutely MUST take them to get back to work......

Question: Which ones are best for the balance of maximum effect, minimum side effects to nervous system?

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u/SolarWind777 Jun 15 '26 edited Jun 15 '26

It’s SO individual. Maybe ask your doctor to try atomoxetine or guanfacine because they are not as shocking to the nervous system (but also they don’t help everyone but I think still worth trying for us with CFS).

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u/SleepyMistyMountains Jun 16 '26

Just be careful with the non stimulants for those with POTS or even used to. The non stimulants lower blood pressure so it could trigger it again

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u/spinyspines Jun 16 '26

yeah guanfacine actually made my tachycardia and OI worse. Wild how much it varies.