Retatrutide and ADHD

[European]

30 year old man here, diagnosed with ADHD, been taking Concerta for the past 5 years, 54mg.

I started taking 2mg/week Retatrutide 9 days ago. I have not taken my ADHD medication for the first time since I got them, and I feel absolutely fantastic - as if I was still on them - but throughout the whole day instead of a 12 hour window that Concerta works.

GLP-1 interferes with dopamine receptors in some way, but I didn't expect it to be such a positive change.
I know some people need to switch to instant release medication (adderal and ritalin) due to Retatrutide slowing your digestion.

Did anyone else experience something similar? What happened after a longer time period?

 

[happydappy]

Same experience! I'm on the same dose and have been for about the same length of time. Also started 2mg of reta. My only issue has been utter exhaustion. A couple days I took my Concerta to help get me going because I am sooo tired, hoping that passes soon lol but otherwise it's been fantastic!!

 

[European]

A couple days I took my Concerta to help get me going because I am sooo tired

Have you been able to fall asleep while taking concerta?

Have you been able to finish your work?

 

[happydappy]

Yep! I seem to be waking up slightly earlier and then fall back asleep, no major issues though and I definitely fall asleep easily.

 

[happydappy]

Have you been able to fall asleep while taking concerta?

Have you been able to finish your work?

Sorry I missed your second question. My exhaustion has gotten the better of me some days, but I am certainly focused and capable of finishing my work!

 

[Poppilapew]

I have seen in some places that reta makes stimulant medication essentially not work. I am worried about starting taking it since I am on 70mg vyvanse daily. I'm sure it affects everyone differently, but it is nice to know that some people are having positive effects from it instead.