Basically i got prescribed ritalin against my adhd by my doctor. The issue is that even in its modified release form the desired effect is very short and not very useful. I mean what good is it that i can wageslave until noon but have no focus left for personal activities that also need it and are much more important to me. I saw others say that vyvanse works better for them and looking it up online it also looks like it would be much better. The only reason why you would use ritalin instead is cost i think but im insured anyways so cost is not an issue for me.
Note that im still very new to this and the doctor always tries to play it safe but i really don't see how increasing the dose of my current meds would be any good. Some sort of switch is needed i think.
I have an appointment with him next week where we will talk about how it goes and until then I'd like to make up my mind on what to say. I don't want to come off as an druggie but at the same time this is really not very helpful for me.
How do i approach this situation? Do i just tell him that the effect is too unreliable and hope he gets the hint?

>>33356007 (OP)
Just tell your doctor exactly what you're telling us. It's not rocket science.

>>33356007 (OP)
"Doctor, the medication you've given me looks promising but it wears off too quickly. Is there a longer lasting or time-release version?"

>>33356315
Its just that im hoping for a switch to another med and these being restricted and often abused makes me really not want to look like im just shopping or something. But at the same time, last time i wanted and needed a different treatment it took a while to get through without pushing a little. Again something that can be confused for just trying to get access to drugs. Could also be that im just sperging for no reason.

I'll just say something along the lines of >>33356319. There is a chance he won't get the hint but what else can i do?
I already have one of the longest lasting versions, there is nothing else it can do for me i think. 10-20 mg of ritalin equivalent for an entire day is what i need but i don't know how to put it into words.

>>33356366
ah nevermind. just 10mg equivalent for an day is perfect. The pill i have gives two bursts of 5mg. At its peak it is already very good. Too bad it lasts for 3 hours per release and the peak being very short.