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A bit of an elevated pulse for a short while immediately after taking it. Suppressed appetite, though I’d describe it more as “forgetting” that I’m hungry. Like sometimes it doesn’t register enough for me to get up and eat something, which has resulted in some weight loss, but I’m also in much better physical shape now.
None of which outweigh the true mental clarity I get and the lowered barrier to task initiation.
I’ve never gone off of it, but every once in a while I take a day or two off. Mostly if I’m anticipating a big meal or a lot of physical activity that day.
Thanks, that’s good to know. And have you experienced any side-effects of the medication while taking it or after coming off it?
A bit of an elevated pulse for a short while immediately after taking it. Suppressed appetite, though I’d describe it more as “forgetting” that I’m hungry. Like sometimes it doesn’t register enough for me to get up and eat something, which has resulted in some weight loss, but I’m also in much better physical shape now.
None of which outweigh the true mental clarity I get and the lowered barrier to task initiation.
I’ve never gone off of it, but every once in a while I take a day or two off. Mostly if I’m anticipating a big meal or a lot of physical activity that day.