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I thought the medication might make some things easier but if I do get unwanted side effects, my ADHD symptoms aren't severe enough to warrant taking them. thanks for the advice and I guess I will wait it out and see what happens

Still considering but feels like I have nothing to lose by escalating. They can just say no too. So then I wait a year to reapply (turns into a year and a half by the time they get around to my application), spend a another £200 on doctor forms, only to find out that I get refused again... Very frustrating considering that I can't see how medication side effects are relevant to any of the guidance

Thanks, yeah considering what to do currently. FEO said can cancel the application now and get a refund, or escalate to their manager.

Yeah exactly, really frustrating for this reason. It feels like I'm being penalised for seeking help in a way. Been very open the whole time and the diagnosis was ongoing while they were reviewing my application. I only wanted to trial the medication to see if it helped my symptoms but as you say, I've got this far in life without it! But then if they have said it is the medication not the condition causing the refusal (in writing), how could they refuse I stopped the medication? (With support/approval from the Specialist)

Thanks, and none Yes have seen both the proforma and the specialist's letter. Nothing bad on either. Specialist letter doesn't even mention any side effects of the medication

Update: Got a response from the FEO. They have confirmed the refusal at this point would be due to the ADHD medication and wanting to see how it would impact my mood. Have suggested reapplying once I've been on it for a while.

Fair enough! ADHD specialist was actually pretty positive about it in the letter to the FEO which is why it is surprising, combined with the fact I've got a stable homelife and career

It is medication for ADHD that I have recently started taking. FEO suggested re-reviewing my application in the future to allow time to see how I respond to the medication, which is why I'm not sure if it is the condition or the medication (or both?) that could be causing the issue. I don't need to take the pills but I'm trying it out to see if it helps focus at work. Nothing provided on my medical proforma or from my ADHD specialist suggested I wouldn't be suitable for an SGC. Will wait and see I suppose but was certainly surprised to hear that I might be refused. Thanks all for the input so far.

Thanks for your reply. No I'm not a member unfortunately although I would consider if they could help. Yes, it seems very odd to me for that reason. I've asked them to clarify what the actual grounds for refusal would be so shall see how they respond. A valid point and I have explicitly asked the FEO to clarify. Not sure I want to give too much away though incase they browse on here!

I've been informed that my application is not likely to be accepted due to medication that I take. I am asking for further information but I think it is because potential side effects include anxiety/depression. Has anyone else heard of this? I feel like there must be loads of medications that have anxiety or depression listed as side effects, so it seems a bit odd to be turned down for this reason. Thanks