Medication Guide
ADHD medication titration
Questions to ask your ADHD prescriber during titration
You do not need to remember every question during your appointment.
Choose the ones that matter most to you.
Questions about benefit
- What changes should I realistically expect?
- How will we decide whether this medicine is helping?
- What would count as enough benefit for me?
- How long should I try this dose before we review it?
Questions about timing
- When should I take it?
- What should I do if I wake late?
- What should I do if I forget a dose?
- What should I track if it feels like the benefit does not last long enough?
Questions about side effects and safety
- Which side effects are common?
- Which side effects should I contact you about?
- What should I do if appetite or sleep becomes difficult?
- Do I need to monitor pulse, blood pressure or weight?
- How often should I send readings?
- Are there any symptoms where I should seek urgent help?
Questions about daily routines and next steps
- How might work shifts, sleep, caffeine, alcohol, hormones or stress affect how I experience medication?
- What should I do if there is a medication shortage or pharmacy delay?
- What should I know about driving or travel?
- How should I record missed doses or medication-free days?
- What are we looking for before the next dose change?
- What should stay the same until my next review?
- When should I contact you sooner than planned?
- What should I bring to my next appointment?
Safety note
This guide is for general information only. It does not replace advice from your prescriber, GP, pharmacist or specialist ADHD service. Do not change your medication, dose or timing without speaking to your prescriber.
If you feel seriously unwell, seek urgent medical advice. In the UK, use NHS 111 for urgent advice or call 999 in an emergency.
Sources and review
- NHS ADHD information
- NICE guideline NG87
- Last reviewed: 26 May 2026
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