I agree to a certain extent , like , don ' t go upping your dose every single month or so , but over long periods of time you will have to increase your dosage , at least for most people . My dosing has been gradually increased over long periods of time , usually about year or so at the least is the length of time I between increasing or adjusting dosages , i like you , have read up and studied all aspects of ADHD and medication relentlessly since I was first diagnosed , and kudos to you for wanting to be informed and taking the initiative to learn about things relevant to your treatment . That ' s a great first step , but personal experience also will be a significant factor in providing to your overall knowledge and understanding of the condition , and you ' ve only just started this journey a week ago . Don ' t get me wrong , you ' re already to getting a great start with your understanding of the condition and medication management , and I encourage you to continue in researching and learning , just don ' t get too ahead of yourself and fixate on certain ideas early on , because your experiences as time goes on , will give you a more complete understanding of ADHD treatments and meds as a whole .