Adderall Side Effects

I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child and took mostly Ritalin. I stopped somewhere around 4th or 5th grade. By the time college rolled around, I knew that my concentration issues were likely due to ADHD, so I got retested at a psychology facility (it was something like 6-7 hours of various tests) and was formally diagnosed with ADHD again at the age of 19. That was 7 years ago. I took amphetamine salts (short-acting) generic for several years with no side effects that I noticed. I stopped for almost two years during pregnancy and breastfeeding because I really didn't want to be taking a stimulant that could potentially affect my unborn child or get into my breast milk. When I finished (which was a couple months ago) I decided to get back onto the medicine. Since my insurance changed,...

1 REPLY

I am experiencing hair loss. What can be done about this?? also sometimes feel spacy, and have impaired vision. anything I can do to counter the effects? ## im not sure about the hair loss, i am on adderall as well, and noticed my hair thining.... could be my genes. but when you feel your self spacing try to focus and stay attentive.... If you dont take your meds at the same time everyday and/or forget a day, your more likely to space out. If your meds havent wore off before you go to bed at night, then the next day you may feel dazed and zone out. ## Ashley, when answering a post, you might want to check the date, this post is from 2006, so not much chance this poster is going to see your message. ## So what if it's an old post?! It is a valuable one if someone like me is researchi...

3 REPLIES

Here are some negative effects of Adderall XR that I have found. NEGATIVES - increased aggressiveness - paranoia - dry mouth - headache - increased heart rate (tachycardia) - increased breathing rate - increased blood pressure - rise in body temperature - fever and sweating - diarrhea or constipation - blurred vision - impaired speech - dizziness - uncontrollable movements (twitching, jerking, tremors, etc...) - insomnia - numbness - irregular heartbeat (palpitations, arrhythmia) - impotence / inability to achieve erection in men (high dose or chronic use) - convulsions (high dose) - dry, itchy skin (chronic use) - acne, sores (chronic use) - pallor (high dose or chronic use) - psychotic episodes (rare except in overdoses or after chronic use) . POSITIVES - increased alertness - increas...

1 REPLY

Hi, thank you for reading. I am planning on talking to my doctor, but I don't see him for a few weeks. In the mean time i'm hoping to get experienced input from you guys. I am prescribed generic Adderall 20mgs (up to 4 times daily). Generic brand Teva. (Recently switched from Auro brand 30mgs 2X daily) I have been experiencing some negative side effects at times: exhaustion, anxiety, cold hands, and sorry to get too specific or graphic, but I have been getting a buildup of semen and when I urinate it comes out. These negative effects happen mostly when I take my 40mgs before noon. Some common denominators of these terrible side effects have been: I was unable to go to the gym, I took the pills within 2 hours of each other, lack of food at times. I have a few questions: 1. Would ...

2 REPLIES

I got Sandoz for the first time. Taken many other generics over the years. I have been awake for 48 hours. Can not sleep just lay in bed. I'm on 10mg four times daily. Last one taken 9 hours before. Racing thoughts and pointless projects since taking them. Feels some what the same when I tried crystal 10 years ago. Tried neighbors ambian to sleep, no effect. Anyone else have these issues? Obviously I'm calling DR in the morning. Other meds: lamectial 400mg, 40 mg Celexa, 5 mg percacet, 20 mg flexerall was told by dr low dose pain killers were safe w/ adderall. Took pain killers and other generic brands no side effects. What's going on with me? ## Hello, John! How are you? So, your got the Sandoz generic for Adderall? It may be a little stronger than what you're used to t...

2 REPLIES

My son takes 20 mg of Adderall XR in the morning. Is it true that 6-8 hrs after taking Adderall XR a person can/will experiencing negative side effects, such as withdrawal. ## I don't take the XR version, but I have noticed when I do take a big dose in the AM and then miss my 2:00 dose I feel sick to my stomach and very tired. ## What do you consider to be withdrawal symptoms? Can you please post back and be more specific? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Adderall XR as possibly including nausea, dizziness, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, weight loss, and anorexia. The length of time these take to manifest can vary from person to person. Has he consulted his medical practitioner? ## try eating a pickle or an acidic food around 6:00pm. I used to drink apple cider vinegar. Y...

3 REPLIES

Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine

Adderall and Mydayis[4] are trade names[note 2] for a combination drug called mixed amphetamine salts containing four salts of amphetamine. The mixture is composed of equal parts racemic amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which produces a (3:1) ratio between dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine, the two enantiomers of amphetamine. Both enantiomers are stimulants, but differ enough to give Adderall an effects profile distinct from those of racemic amphetamine o...

I have been prescribed Adderal EX 3;20mg a day for ADD) I also took Lortab 5-500 every 4 hours for pain, I take prozac 40 mg, bupropionHCL 300mg, levothyroxine 25 MCG, Estratest full strength. pain releiver lollipop for mouth sores, I might have also taken 2 Extra strength Excedrine. could this combo cause me to pass out and have no pupil response and disorientation? ## The symptoms you described can be symptoms of an overdose, and that might be what occurred if you took all of these medications very close together. Ref: Overdose Symptoms Even when everything you take has been prescribed for you, it is still possible to just end up taking too many medications at once, since they can all cause side effects, such as dizziness, drowsiness, lowered heart rate, and lowered breath rate. What ...

1 REPLY

I have only been taking lunesta(1mg) for 2 nights now, but both mornings I have woken up with my forearm completely numb. The second morning was much worse than the first, so much that it scared me. Has anyone else experienced this? I also take 10mg of Adderall almost every day, could this cause a bad reaction with lunesta? ## Hello, Vic! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed. However, Lunesta has been known to cause some problematic side effects, in some people that take it, such as thrombophlebitis, so you should stop taking it and see your doctor to figure out what's going on. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and funny taste in mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you for the...

2 REPLIES

I recently got the pink round 30 mg tablets and I find they make me tense up a lot more... sore muscles, shaky, hard to get motivated because I'm so distracted from the negative side effects... The only way I like this brand is if I take a Benzo with them to counteract. ## Hi, I think because there is a shortage right now, they are giving out corr brand vs teva(the orange ovals). The only thing I DO like about the pink ones is that they work super fast, like in 10-15 min, where the orange ones take around 45-1 hr. But yes the pink ones are a bit ruff. ## From what I could gather, it looks like the only differences between these two medications are found within the list of inactive ingredients. I went ahead and posted the list for each tablet so you can see for yourself what changes ...

5 REPLIES

I agree with you all in the difference between the peach oval generic pills vs. the orange round generic pills. The oval ones - I stay focused throughout the day at my job with almost no side effects. Recently, my normal pharmacy who I have picked my prescriptions up from for the 7 years switched to the round orange ones. Assuming they were the "same", I took them. The first day I already could notice a HUGE difference! My biggest complaint was the headaches! Not to mention very irritable, fatigue, weakness. I am not sure what the difference is in these two pharmaceutical companies BUT something is not right with those orange round ones. ## There can be some slight fluctuations in generic medications, they are actually allowed to differ from the name brand by as much as plus or ...

2 REPLIES

i am trying to identify a small light blue pill with N008 on one side and a score in the middle of the other side. I was told that it is a 20mg Adderall. I have seen blue Adderall but they are 10mg. ## Hello, Stephanie! How are you? The round, blue tablet with the N008 marking actually contains 20mgs of Propranolol, which is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, certain cardiac conditions and some migraines. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, hypotension and dry cough. Is there anything else I can help with? ## d amphetamine combo salts and name brands are SO effective at 20mg. Generic Adderall and brand names are "Orange book's" - 99.5% in efficacy. SHIRES Adderall is still superior. But the generic versi...

2 REPLIES

blue square, 2.5 ## There is no 2.5mg Adderall available in the U.S. The minimum dosage is 5mgs (NDC 0555-0762 for details.) What are the markings on the tablet in question? Can you please post back with them? If so, I will be happy to research this tablet for you. The FDA warns that Adderall carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, irritability, nervousness, weight loss, and anorexia.

1 REPLY

Just moved to santa ana orange county area. Seeking doctor who will prescribe me adderall ## Hello, Sunny! How are you? I'm sorry, but there is no listing of doctors according to what they will or will not prescribe that I can refer to for you. And due to the new regulations that have been put in place, if you require such a medication on a long-term ongoing basis, you'll need to see a specialist, so a psychiatrist would be required. The best thing to do might be to set yourself up with a new PCP and then have them refer you to someone that can help. Can anyone recommend a good doctor in that area? This medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, nervousness, anorexia, weight loss and insomnia.

1 REPLY

I have been prescribed Adderal EX 3;20mg a day for ADD) I also took Lortab 5-500 every 4 hours for pain, I take prozac 40 mg, bupropionHCL 300mg, levothyroxine 25 MCG, Estratest full strength. pain releiver lollipop for mouth sores, I might have also taken 2 Extra strength Excedrine. could this combo cause me to pass out and have no pupil response and extreme disorientation? ## Did this happen to you? Is your doctor aware that you are taking all of these medications? I can't check the pain reliever lollipop, without knowing exactly what it contains. However, on the other medications listed, there are several possible interactions that can occur, for instance the Adderall taken with the Bupropion can cause seizures, due to the additive effects of taking them both at the same time. Ta...

1 REPLY

Is there such a thing? ## No, I am afraid that Adderall comes in tablet form only. Adderall contains a mix of Amphetamine salts and is used to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy. Common side effects may include: nausea, irritability, weight loss and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help you with?

1 REPLY

XR amphetamine capsule-- what happens if capsule is opened and beads chewed: immediate release? ## Yes and it could result in someone getting too much of the medication at once, which may cause overdose. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, insomnia and weight loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

1 REPLY

my doctor just diagnose me with add something I have been dealing with hole life now 36 with two daughters and a wonderful wife I decided to get meds and go back to school to do a trade knowing that with out meds I would just give up and wouldn't be able to go back to school.So I went to see a nurologist for a second opinion and has my doctor thought I had a high score on the add test wich is really a questioneer!!! So my doctor started me on 5 ml for two weeks and then 10 for 4 weeks so I took my adderall in the morning before work it gave me the normal side effects headechs dry mouth less of a appetite but that's about it... But I didn't feel a change at all just the side effects so I went back to see my doctor and he put me up to 20ml a day that I just started today I don...

11 REPLIES

I'm prescribed 25mg xR Adderall, and have been for about a year, year and a half. I absolutely love the stuff, nothing has ever worked for me the way this med does! I've been on anti-anxiety and anti-depressants, I've tried Wellbutrin and Ritalin. Nothing ever worked. But I feel like Adderall kick starts me, and puts me in some kind of "bubble" where I can be productive, stay motivated and focused and the energy! The energy is my favorite part. I don't feel like I'm dragging myself around anymore, I can keep moving without wandering off in my mind or being half asleep. It's great. BUT... as everybody knows it has it's "crash", headaches, nausea, tiredness or laziness, not being able to focus and hunger. I get all of that. Not always the headac...

1 REPLY

I take gabapentin 100mg several times a day for anxiety. I also take 6 milligrams of Xanax and 90 milligrams of adderall. Is it safe to be taking these medications together? ## Hello, David! How are you? I didn't find any dangerous interactions or problems listed, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. The FDA classifies Gabapentin as an anticonvulsant that can also be used to treat certain types of nerve pain, mood swings and some anxiety disorders. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

1 REPLY