November 21th
2008
6:28 AM
body numbness, seeing stars occasionally, slight chest tightness. Am i ok?
-- By sportskid48000 | Reply | Private Message me
November 16th
2008
5:17 PM
I have been taking the XR 30s for about 10 months. I get the right eye twitching, but this is just started recently. Also, the crash I experience in the late afternoon when I am coming home from work is unbearable. Before that, I was taking the generic Adderall tablets (they were blue) and they didn't work very well. Before that I was taking the peach Adderall (not XR) a couple a day that amounted to about 30 mgs and tht seem to work the best. I am going to ask my doctor to go back to those I think. You are correct, they do work in helping you to stay focused, but there do seem to be a lot of side effects. I did not get these side effects when I first started on the medicine.
-- By idreamofjeanne | Reply | Private Message me
November 2th
2008
6:09 PM
October 4th
2008
5:28 PM
My son is 10 years old and has been on Adderall XR for 2 years. About 6 months ago he started pulling his eyelashes out, they are all gone. He can't keep his hands away from his eyes. I am happy to have found the 2 others who have written about their hair pulling experiences. We are now in the process of finding another alternative medication or taking him off completely. I gave him a lower dose yesterday and I did not give him his medicine today and immediately he is better. What a relief for myself and most of all for him to know that he does not have to go through this anymore.
-- By tannish5 | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
October 4th
2008
11:59 AM
My daughter was on Adderall...I took her off of it and the day I did, She
QUIT Pulling out her hair..!!!!!!! She was almost bald in less than a month..She had been on it for about 3 years before she started pulling out her hair. But now that I took her off of it SHE QUIT PULLING OUT HER HAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 1th
2008
10:50 PM
Sometimes with the adderall, I get super anxious and I tend to eat A LOT from sheer nervousness. It's almost an OCD feeling. I do have ADD and it does help a lot, especially at work, but the eating thing is so weird. When I temper the Adderall with a Klonopin, I feel much better. It just seems weird to me to be mixing an upper with a downer, but my doc tells me they work in different ways in the brain. I also get really hot with the adderall. Anyone else experience that. I'm always freezing cold, but not anymore. And, ladies, beware, it will mess with your periods somewhat. It can delay them before you get a gusher. Sorry to be so graphic, but that's been my experience.
-- By elizabethp | Reply | Private Message me
July 28th
2008
9:42 PM
I was prescribed Adderall 30mg tablets 3X's daily. Right from the beginning I found that the Adderall caused a very very annoying agitation to my throat. The only way I know how to describe the sensation is that it feels almost like I have phlemgm stuck in my throat,it causes me to almost continuously cough and gag so that I can clear my throat,but, nothing ever comes up!?? I'm wondering, could the Adderall be causing minor swelling or inflammation causing my throat to feel this way. If so, does anyone know of anything that would counteract this reaction?? I would hate to have to discontinue this medication as it helps me so much as far as staying focused. If anyone has any idea as to what I could do to make this bad reaction go away or to at least make it subside somewhat, I would be so grateful!!!!
-- By frogger1979 | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
July 4th
2008
2:20 AM
I've been taking Adderall XR 30mg per day for two years. I've gained 20 pounds and feel terrible. My doctor keeps telling me he doesn't know why I'm gaining weight. That is making me feel even worse!!! Can anyone tell me what's going on??? I also take Wellburtin & Lexapro. Before I took any of these medications, I asked the doctor if I could gain weight from them. He told me that these particular drugs do not cause weight gain. The thing that's so frustrating is, I was put on these drugs for anxiety and depression (results of an abusive marriage). How can I begin to feel better about myself if I'm gaining lots of weight? That just kills it for me. Can anyone out there offer some advice? My doctor won't even let me take an appetite suppressant. I take Adderall in the A.M. If I want, I can go right back to bed and sleep again. I also get hunger pains about 2 hours later!!! Help!!
-- By bbk | Reply | (6) replies | Private Message me
June 27th
2008
5:51 AM
Yeah, ive been taking addoral now for a while and im numb right now. i was getting hella paranoid about it too. i was thinking maybe i need to take more in order to get f*** up but im thinking that might make it worse idunno
-- By songwriter420 | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
June 11th
2008
1:21 PM
I have had really bad anxiety and panic disorder for a year now from being a former pot smoker. My doctor prescribed me adderall xr 20mg after I asked her to. I'm in college and I have a friend I go to school with who takes it. I found out about it from her and she gave me a few. When I took it I was fine. Even the come down wasn't as bad as what I am experiencing now. I took the first pill out of the bottle yesterday. The first 5 hours were great. I was focus on what I was doing and I had no anxiety or weird side affects what so ever. Around 2am I started feeling dizzy, fatigue, parts of my body was going numb, my limbs were getting weak and they hurt, i got massive migraines, chest pains, weird shots of pain that felt like lightning going up my spine to my neck, blurred vision, and my speech was slurred. I did not want to wake my parents up because I thought maybe i was just having a panic attack. My doctor put me on metadate prior to adderall and I had some panic disorders with it, but this was far worse. Then I realized that all of these horrible feelings couldn't be from anxiety. I usually just get the rapid heart beat, short breath, numbness due to hypertension, and chest pains. This was far worse! I felt like a thousand needles were poking into my chest, at time I felt so weak I thought I was going to faint, if I got up too fast I got dizzy spells and everything became a blur to me. I was so scared that I felt like I was going to die. I had read the papers given with the drug and it said to seek medical attention immediately with the symptoms that I had. I didn't want to do anything drastic like call 911, because thats what I did with the metadate and over time i felt fine, so instead I called the poison control hotline on the pamphlet. The woman over the phone said that what I was experiencing was normal and that everything only seems more intense because its late and i'm tired but I can't get any sleep. Her voice and assurance made me feel slightly better, but afterwards things just got worse. I don't understand why this drug had these effects on me when I took the same thing before with no problem! During that time I had anxiety as well, and I still did not have any issues. I love the fact that this drug helps me to remain focus, but the after affects are so horrible. Does anyone know if I can just sprinkle half of the pill in some food or something and I won't have these problems, or if there is something equivalent to adderall without those horrid side effect?
-- By cynicalpulp | Reply | (4) replies | Private Message me
May 29th
2008
10:00 AM
Question:
Can anyone describe differences between XR and regular, either from experience or medically speaking?
I was diagnosed add and prescribed about 10 months ago. The adderall worked immediately, no significant side effects. I mentioned it wore off before I was ready. I was prescribed 30XR and 15XR twice a day. I feel a little different than before, i have anxiety I didn't have before. Also, I do feel like if I skip a day, I took Nyquil, and I can't do anything except sit around.
Normal? is it the XR vs the normal? thanks for the comments
-- By jkann | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
May 5th
2008
1:31 PM
Adderall Xr 20 mg, after a few hours i am so exhausted i can barely stay awake. but at night , evan as exhausted as i am i can't seem to fall asleep
-- By friendly_giraffe | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
May 5th
2008
6:02 AM
I've been taking addrerall since before it was prescribed to me. I abused it horribly for a while there, staying up 2 or 3 nights in a row. I also drank a bit and smoked pot almost daily.
Now, I have left the drinking and smoking and I am actually prescribed adderall XR. 30 mg in the morning. My 110lbs, male 5'6", has actually increased to 130lbs, which is more toward normal, good health.
I was concerned about dependency one or twice. I was an alcoholic at one point before ever taking this drug and I did not want that to happen again. So I stopped taking it for a few weeks.. and I just felt like a did before.. i would come home from work utterly drained and fatigued. I felt like it wasn't normal but I couldn't get past it. I just wanted to lay down. Stare at a wall for a while.
Adderall has helped me live a normal life, Gain wait, helped me get off my ass, and actually focus once I'm off of my ass. And whence I'm off my ass I still feel normal.. I can make a choice to lay back down or move forward.. Where as before I had no choice.
Look, if your kids start twitching and pulling their hair, losing weight, etc. then adderall is apparently not for them. If adderall makes you feel strange, abnormal, or whatever, consult your doctor or neurologist.
-- By glahes | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
May 1th
2008
9:02 AM
My son is 9 years old and been on Adderall XR for about 3 weeks and says he hears voices and they tell him they are going to hurt someone... He also has become very aggressive with his siblings... Has anyone else ever had this happen.. Please Help
-- By ksmetzer | Reply | (4) replies | Private Message me
April 15th
2008
11:49 AM
I have read many posts about Adderall XR side effects, and wondered if anyone has found another medicine that works better for them. My 12 year old daughter is taking 20mg/day of Adderall XR. It definitely helps her tremendously in focusing at school, but the side effects are just too much. (she has huge mood swings, verbal tics, compulsive hair plucking, etc.) We need an alternative ASAP. If you have something else that you recommend, please let me know. Thanks!
-- By fldad | Reply | (2) replies | Private Message me
April 9th
2008
12:40 PM
my 2 daughter 16 and 14 have taken adderall for years .oldest one has throut acts alot and she get angery alot and can't keep friends, it makes my youngest one real shy and to her self.I didn't give there meds. to them today tryin to take them off they will act crazy is this noral and is beacuse of the withdraw.help
-- By hazy36 | Reply | Private Message me
April 4th
2008
3:00 AM
After a year problem free, I'm suddenly having chest pain, palpitations, and insomnia - and I'm only taking 5mg. The symptoms seem to change with a new refill - so I think it is a manufacturing problem.
-- By wendy4203 | Reply | Private Message me
April 2th
2008
10:48 PM
I was finally diagnosed with add last November. The doctor tried me on Straterra. It made me tired all the time and emotional. Next we tried Concerta. That made me agitated and irritable, So then we finally got around to adderall. It worked, yay! 10mg 3xday did nothing for me, so the next time I went to my pdoc I told her. So she upped my dosage to 20mg in the am, 10mg at noon, and 10mg in the pm. I did not understand this. I tried this for a few days and guess what? I did okay in the am, but the noon and pm dose were useless. So I took it upon myself to just go ahead and take 20mg 3xday. Only side effects were dry mouth and appetite reduction. I ran out a week early, but no biggie, I was prepared for the consequences,
So the next time, I see my pdoc (new one this time), I tell her what I'd done and I felt that 20mg 3xday was right for me. She recommended adderall xr30mg in the am and 20 regular adderall in the pm. I decided to go ahead and try it, figuring xr is the same stuff in a time released form.
Oh how wrong was I! Side effects started with headache, then drowsiness to the point I had to take a nap. I've been becoming more and more emotional and irritable since I've been taking it (2 weeks now).
Earlier tonight I had an episode that could have turned into a bad panic attack. Luckily, though, I got to my clonezapam before I got too far out of control.
I just don't understand how the (supposed) same drug in a different form could have such different side effects. I was going to continue with the xr, hoping the bad side effects would diminish in time, but after tonight, I think I will flush them.
Has anyone else had the same or similar experience?
April 1th
2008
4:12 PM
WHY DID YOU TAKE THE 8 PILLS? WHAT HAPPEN TO YOU? ARE YOU PLANNING ON GETTING OFF? I AM ON ADERALL XR AS AN ADULT FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS NOW. I AM 34. I TAKE ONE 20 MG PILL A DAY AND HAVE HAD SOME CRAZY MOOD SWINGS. I FIGURED IT WAS MY AGE WITH NO KIDS. ONE GOOD THING IS THAT IT HAS HELPED ME CONCENTRATE AND IT HAS HELPED ME STAY THIN! ALTHOUGH, RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN GAINING WEIGHT. IM NOT SURE WHY, IM DOING THE SAME THINGS. I GAINED 10 LBS IN 3 MONTHS. I DID GO FROM ADDERALL TO ADDERALL XR, BUT MY DOCTOR HAS BEEN SWITCHING ME THE WHOLE TIME IVE BEEN TAKING IT. IVE ALSO HAD WEIRD STOMACH GURGLES AND STRANGE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH MY BUTT. NOT SURE IF THEY RELATE, BUT I REALLY AM JUST LOOKING FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUES. THANKS.
-- By jeepgirl19 | Reply | Private Message me
April 1th
2008
3:28 AM
I have taken adderall xr 30mg once a day for 4 years and have noticed many different emotional levels and behavioral changes. At only 20 i am starting to become concerned with my mental state as of now and in the future. I have experimented with the drug and found that i can take 8 30mg pills at once and survive it, not recommended at all.
-- By riryan20 | Reply | (3) replies | Private Message me
March 27th
2008
7:17 PM
My beautiful 11 year old daughter was on Adderall XR 20 mg per day for 4 years. After about 2 years she started to develop some minor facial tics. After 3 years the facial tics were worse along with severe head shaking and she also started to develop trichotillomania (obsessive compulsive hair pulling). The hair pulling continued until she was almost bald. Her grades began to drop and she withdrew herself from her friends and family. Finally, we took her off the medication in October 2007 at age 12 and she immediately stopped the tics and hair pulling. We have found 3 other families whose daughters have developed these same symptoms after being on this medication for at least 2 years. We have filed a report with the FDA as our own doctor had no idea that this medication was causing the hair pulling. Now 5 months later her hair is growing and the tics are approximately 97% gone. We have taken her to a homeopathic doctor and she is doing absolutely great now. Marks have gone up and she is smiling and socializing. I am so happy we have our daughter back. The side effects of this drug was definitely not work it.
-- By rhondap | Reply | (5) replies | Private Message me
February 7th
2008
11:57 AM
My daughter was recently changed to Adderall XR 10mg. She takes one pill in the morning. Her pupils are staying dilated, she is emotional at times, very clingy to me (to the point I'm having to sleep in bed with her), and weight loss. We switched her to this due to lack of appetite, but she is still losing weight. I'm giving it another week and if I don't see some positive changes then she's coming off of it. She only needs help focusing. It breaks my heart to see her this way!
-- By lorif410 | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
January 23th
2008
11:35 PM
I take Adderall NON xr 20mg with Lexapro 20 mg. I have general anxiety disorder so sometimes I get that chest tightness or the lump in throat feeling and it being hard to breathe but it usually went away when I took an Ativan. The Lexapro just seemed to stop working for me and my depression was bad and so we decided to add Adderall in because it made me more clear minded, hopeful, happy, and balanced. the only problem is, after about 4 or 5 hours I feel a "comedown" from this and it's completely horrible. I start to get very edgy and irritated, I lose my focus and feel kind of light headed and headache, I get tired but cannot sleep, my chest tightness and anxiety comes back pretty bad, and I get goosebumps and my back and neck tense up. I love how it makes me feel during the first 4 or 5 hours but once it starts wearing off the come down is just so awful I'm not sure what to do. i do take 1 Ativan before bed and that helps me sleep. I heard that I may need to take another 10mg of Adderall around 1 or 2 to give me a boost and sustain my balance and focus and all the good things about this medication. Does this actually work? Or do I just need to up my dosage? I understand that Adderall enhances anxiety in general so it makes sense but I wonder why I don't get anxiety when I first take it, but it seems to come on after the medication is starting to wear off.
-- By deadonarrival | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
January 23th
2008
10:29 PM
I have been taking Adderall xr for a while now. and every time either run out of it or don't take it for a few days, and then start up, the end of my tongue gets very red, raw, and sore, my throat is also sore and has a burning feeling to it. Is this related and if it is would Ritalin be a better choice.
-- By darlborza | Reply | Private Message me
January 21th
2008
5:19 PM
my six year old has been on Adderall xr 10mg for about two months.He gets so upset!!!!! very easy then he cries. He cries so hard sometimes he cant even breath. In school he is doing great still behind academically. He is seeing a neurologist next month to see about a learning disability until then I am very concerned about him getting so up set and crying He even said he didn't think I loved him. That just broke my heart. Before the Meds he had never been like this. As soon as as I held him he calmed right down. I also have a 9yr old that takes 15mg. He suffered a severe Brain injury this past July of 2007 The med is working well with him his Focus. He injured the frontal lobe and right and left side of the brain. If he gets upset it is a bit different too I am assuming it is more the injury I am not sure He is definitely not like my six yr old. They both do have a hard time settling down for bed time at night the DR said that was a big side affect and prescribed them both Melatonin 1 hour before bed that seems to help. s any suggestions I am open.
-- By kristimoynihan | Reply | (4) replies | Private Message me
January 17th
2008
6:39 PM
just started taking Adderall, though i am not prescribed. I went to my doctor and asked for it but she said no. I explained that I am often overwhelmed at work, I am a case manager and keeping on task with all of the work is hard. My doctor said when she was in med school, med students used to take it for that purpose.So anyway i bought 5 pills from a coworker. I seem to have super human energy, get all types of work done and stay focused all day. On the down side, in 5 days I have lost 3lbs., I want to lose weight, but not that fast. I have what I consider to be Adderall hangovers the next day, where I am extremely tired. I also have noticed severe headaches, every day that I have taken it, I crash by the end of the day at work and cant wait to get home, because I am so tired. My neck aches, and I had to change to a firmer chair at work, because all of a sudden my back is killing me, I also get insomnia and have to counteract the Aderall with Tylenol pm just to get to sleep. These side effects freak me out, and I don't know if I want to again ask my doctor for a script, but I get so much done at work, and I am heading back for grad school, I just don't know what to do? oh yeah, the pills that I bought were Adderall XR 30 mg.
-- By lilrosey | Reply | (9) replies | Private Message me
January 16th
2008
12:07 PM
Stated Adderall in December to help with my add- the side effects were immediate---- racing pulse.. elevated blood pressure-- but i did have the energy to actually stay focused and get my house and my other stuff done.. since then I have noticed new side effects that at first worry me as to what is going on with me? panic issues.... stomach pain,,,, ears popping and sharp pains.... headaches.....twitching eyes......and the newest one that really had me concerned is the burning sensation trough out my chest and throat area...
I found this site and through ready all of the descriptions I am more at ease with knowing that I am not alone with the feelings I have been suffering...
-- By adderalsideeffects | Reply | (2) replies | Private Message me
January 4th
2008
10:03 AM
I'm 17 I am not prescribed but I use to take it to help me focus. I moved with my mom and stop taking all of Adderall. I couldn't seem to focus everything distracted me. I bought some of a kid for 2$ each got 10. Bout 30 minutes of taking it I felt great and got everything done. Took 1 20 mg every day for the 10 that I had bought. dropped weight rapidly. about 7 pounds in like 3 days. couldn't seem to eat. Now my heart is pounding. I m afraid to get prescribed but I really need it. My grades went up tremendously. but when it wears off I feel pissed, and extremely tired. It also helps within people. I seem not to give a *** and I have a pretty good day. Right now tho I don't seem to feel that it is working. I'm also trying to lose some lbs ne ways for weight competitions and it helps but I am not trying to lose muscle. I just don't remember any of these symptoms when I was on it in 9th and now I am a senior?
My side effects:
jittery
mood swings
cant seem to be still
very focused
cannot sleep at all
* does it speed your metabolism up? and will it hurt my heart?
December 16th
2007
10:19 PM
I hated this medication. I had been on Dexedrine for 1 year and Adderall XR was given to me by a new doctor to try instead. I was told this medication was the same, but it was a world of difference when it came to things such as insomnia. The worst insomnia I have ever had. Not to mention the severe panic attacks, shifting eyes that could not focus. I could not be focused enough on anything very long. I kept trying to do multiple things at once and would find myself asking what was I doing. I became extremely agitated and angered very easily. I mood could shift as fast as snapping your fingers. My right eye begun to twitch and would become worse and tear when I was more tired, but would not be able to relieve it without shutting my eye because I suffered from such horrible insomnia.
I would not advise this medication to any one that has a mood disorder because it seems to make the mood swings skyrocket through the roof and that can end up being a terrible mistake.
November 1th
2007
10:19 AM
lots of posts on headaches and muscle spasms, saw some reports of stomach issues, my question is, "Has anyone experienced if you stop taking the pill or miss a day, you feel as if someone gave you a benedryl or tylenol pm. Severely groggy, almost drunk like, severe exhaustion for about 2 or 3 days any idea why its so intense?"
-- By stephanie1_us | Reply | (2) replies | Private Message me
August 16th
2007
7:59 PM
numbness in hands, sometimes sooo bad it hurts and wakes me up in the middle of the night. Anyone else have this expierence?
-- By mcw22 | Reply | (4) replies | Private Message me
July 19th
2007
11:45 AM
while taking adderall xr 25 mg. twice a day i have experienced numbness or a tingling like feeling in my right thumb. anyone out there had this with adderall xr? i can't imagine what else it could be. i also have severe headaches and seem to live off tylenol!!!
-- By carmen123 | Reply | (5) replies | Private Message me
July 4th
2007
12:50 PM
He seems to be having alot of stomach problems....Please tell me if you have had any similar withdrawls
-- By jodihodgden | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
July 4th
2007
12:49 PM
My son has been on Adderall xr for over a year now and we took him off for the summer can any one tell me what the side affects might be or withdrawls, jodihodgden@hotmail.com
-- By jodihodgden | Reply | Private Message me
June 27th
2007
12:24 AM
I remember, 4th grade when I got glasses and could actually see what everyone else saw, I couldn't believe how blind I was. This is the way I felt when I tried adderall for the first time. It was givin to me my senior year by a friend who was diagnosed with adhd. It gave me a feeling like I could accomplish anything. I seemed to be on top of everything. Growing up my mother always forced me to go to the clinic, because there was something "not right" with me. I hated all the medicines, especially zoloft. About my 8th grade year was when I rebelled, and stopped taking it. High School went decent, I made it, My favorite subjects were and still are art and music. Once I was introduced to adderall senior year I couldnt get over the fact that maybe my mom was right, I tried it a few other times over the next year in college and it seemed to help emensly, It felt as though I was quicker in my thought process. Problem was I wasnt perscribed and I felt I should go talk to a physician. I went in, sat down, said I have problems focusing and that was it. I was out the door with the perscription. I went to the pharmacy, ten minutes later I get a bottle that says Amphetimine Salts.... which kinda bothered me. So I took 10 mg a day for a month then 20mg the next month, over this time period I noticed that I started looking forward to taking it every day and having dry mouth. I also drank more soda then usual which was odd. I wanted to tell my physician but I didnt in fear of being pulled off the medicine and felt the benifits out weighed the the dry mouth. The 3rd month was where things got worse, I would take it before work have an awesome day and be worn out after, and then I come home and stare at all of my homework. Tired and tempted by the bottle on my dressor, I started abusing it. I would say "ok only this time", yet It seemed like I always got put in a bind and gave in. I started to notice a little bit of teeth grinding but not to bad. Now currently as of tonight I no longer will take adderall, because I saw myself in the mirror, I have a cracked tooth after 4 months of taking it. I brush and floss regularly everyday. Its not to big of a crack but big enough to have opened my eyes. I dumped all my my perscribtion down the garbage disposal, and all I want to say is parents be careful and adults be responsible and that sometimes its ok not to see or be "not right" and drop this medicine if you experience any of this.
-- By justbeyourself | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
June 12th
2007
11:17 PM
My son is 7 years old and has already tried focaline and now adderall xr the focaline was extremely bad results he criied all the time no up and down just downs and so angree, then the adderall xr was so happy with it for about 2 weeks or so then he started with the criing again now it's only in morning and around 2 or 3 in the afternoon and some times at bed time he is now saying he feels like he has a monster inside him and then crys because he doesn't know why but always says sorry I don't know why I am crying. IS THERE ANY HELP FOR MY CHILD? Or are all these Med's crap and I will have to watch him struggle like I did. Oh then there is the stomache aches too.
-- By cowgirladm | Reply | (3) replies | Private Message me
June 11th
2007
1:20 PM
I have been taking adderall for over a year, but for about 10 months ago, I started taking wellbutrin also and since have had chronic problems with my ears, It's actually getting worse. Not so much ear infections, but the pressure is actually pushing inward. So i feel light headed just funky all day. Kind of like a head cold without the cold. I can't figure out which one is causing (i think wellbutrin) since that's when it began. But it could be the combination. Just wanted to know if anyone else is experiencing this. I am 35 female.
thanks pam
June 9th
2007
10:48 PM
my 8 year old boy , has been crying alot since taking this med. he is doing alot better with the med except for this , help please, thanks
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February 9th
2007
8:13 AM
July 17th
2006
3:47 PM
recent finger biting, sucking, licking of lips, also wiping of lips all symptoms consistant.
-- By alippart | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
March 19th
2006
3:32 PM
Mydaughter is 8 and in second grade. She has been diagnosed with adhd. We have been taking adderall xr for about a month and a half. While the school day goes well for her, the afternoons and ugly for us. She is very agitated, cries for nothing and irratic for about 1-2 hours. We also have a hard time getting her to sleep. Her doctor prescribed Lunesta 1 mg, but it takes a long time for her to go to sleep. We start around 9:00 or10:00 and it takes a good 1 1/2 hours to get her to go to sleep. She does not sleep thru the night either and has never been a good sleeper. ALong with this add she also has hydrocephalus. While this works great for her attention problem in school, it is very exhausting for me in knowing how to handle her moods, outbursts and the sleep issues. Any advice on either? Thank you
-- By dugland | Reply | (4) replies | Private Message me
February 9th
2006
5:11 PM
My son has been on and off for almost 2 years now and we started on it when he was in 1st grade and now he's in 3rd we don't put him on it for the summer just for school purposes, but we tried other meds and they didn't work like Adderall XR 10mg a day. We were on 20mg way to much he wasn't active at all almost zombie like and very quiet, so we wanted him to still be a kid and be who he is, without taking that away. So, the dose that he is on now is working so far but you can definately tell when it is wearing off, he seems like someone else said very emotional and crying and agitated, I fell bad having him on this but if we don't his grades drop. He really has low self esteem too. He isn't hungry but he's able to focus and concentrate. The dr. says he has ADHA but I don't see the Hyperactivity? I see ADD. I recieved an article from a friend on bad things in children and adults who are on AdderallXR who have died. I am now concerned this is why I am writing this messge. If anyone wants the article I will be happy to email it to you, just email me ******
-- By tricia1212kids | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
February 8th
2006
9:17 PM
my daughter has been on adderallxr 10 mgs for 3 weeks now and the afternoon fits when she is coming off of it is unbearable. She just breaks down and cries if try to speak to her.
-- By rhondafalls2005 | Reply | Private Message me
September 12th
2005
8:52 PM
My penis grew about 3 inches...It was kinda nice at first, but it hurt my girl..Will my penis stay this large forever or will it shrink back to normal?
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July 6th
2005
2:56 PM
I get intense headaches and neck aches when I take Adderallxr and Adderall (i have tried both). when i stop taking it, after 2-3 days the head aches are gone, and the neck aches greatly diminished. However, I also take Isosorbide - a long acting nitrate like nitro glycerine. I have discovered that the two probably interact. if i stop the isosorbide, the headaches and neckaches are at a much lower level. I have found that relaxation techniquies help lower the neck pain and headaches also. I suspect that Adderallxr makes one more susceptible to anxiety (of which i have a lot right now due to challenges in job).
I also have trouble sleeping. I will try orange juice an hour before I go to bed to see if that helps.
When i get the dose right, Adderallxr is great. I am much more focused, calmer, and get a lot more priority things done. I wish I had known about ADD 40 years ago. I will somehow figure out the right dose and how to diminish the side affects. The benefits are too good for me to quit taking Adderallxr.
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May 18th
2005
3:49 PM
My son has only been taking Adderallxr for one month but already he has a horrible time with crying fits and he's been saying that everyone is too loud. He's always putting his fingers in his ears and his anger level has increased a lot.
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March 16th
2005
6:43 AM
My son has been on AdderallXR since he was 13, He is now 15. He's a Great wrestler,FootBall Player and Pitcher and theres no way he could stay out of trouble in school without the meds, much less keep his grades up to play his sports! However, I feel the medicine makes him kinda sluggish at times and it's keeping him from growing like he's suppose to.You know what do you do?Gotta have the Educ....Schol...
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January 19th
2005
2:35 PM
Has anyone experienced a sort of burning or gnawing sensation in the stomach/abdomen region????
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January 4th
2005
4:15 PM
i had taken 70mg of adderall xr and now my heartbeat is irregular will this go away?
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December 5th
2008
11:17 PM
Hi,
To the first poster: bbk I had the same problem. I've been on Adderall-the regular kind, not XR-since my ADD diagnosis in June.
Whenever I start an SSRI: Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor, Lexapro, my Adderall stops working. I get exhausted, brain fog, and I also get an insane appetite.
I've done some research and the explanations I've found are that SSRIs tend to increase your insulin and lower dopamine. Adderall is supposed to increase dopamine. Basically, the SSRI interferes with the Adderall.
In one appointment with my doctor (while I was on Prozac) he actually admitted that most SSRIs raise insulin, Prozac being worse than others. Guess that explains why my blood sugar was always in the 60s and I felt horrible no matter what I ate or did.
If you're already overweight and insulin resistant it will screw you up more than other people.
I'm currently trying to find an anti-depressant that works well with Adderall.
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