overdose on adderall plz help - ADD / ADHD Message Board

notoni · 07-11-2004, 09:11 PM

im posting here because about 20 hours ago i overdosed on adderall with 180 mg with in a 6-8 hour period... i had no idea what it really did and was kinda led on by a friend that it was a ok amount.. obviously i know its not now once i got home and searched up on it.. I now have a real tight chest feeling that makes it hard to breath.. the adderall effects are all gone i can sleep.. but my apitite is completely gone and this breathing thing is concerning me alot.. Does this go away relitivaly fast? i cant bare to have this feeling for more then a day or 2 at most.. if not is there anything i can take for it to go away? any help is greatly apreciated

DoubleVision · 07-12-2004, 09:57 AM

First of all...what is the dose that is prescribed for you? There are reasons, very good ones, that this is a CONTROLLED substance and it seems to me that the "friend" who led you into believing that 180 mg. in a 6-8 hour window is no friend at all. For what reason were you exceeding your prescribed dose and why would you believe a friend without first checking with your doctor. This medication is a potent stimulant and if you would like a heart attack or to die, follow your "friend's" advice. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and please check with your doctor before toying with the dosage. I may sound harsh and in a way this is meant to be because you ask what to do and what you have done is highly irresponsible.

notoni · 07-12-2004, 12:55 PM

im not prescribed adderall that was my first time it was my friends

SpeisFamily · 07-12-2004, 01:04 PM

First of all, you should know that you are going to get a lot of harsh coments on this board about taking prescriptions not prescribed to you as well as the fact that it was illegal. Now, why did you take it, do you think you have ADD or did you take it to lose weight? These kinds of drugs can lead to potential problems taking them in a normal dosage, you could die of a heart attack or organ failure from overdosing. But, my daughter used to take Ritalin and my younger daughter got into it and took about 3 pills. I was told by poison control that she would be fine. Besides being extremely hyper, she was fine the next day. If you are still feeling the effects I suggest going to the hospital, but remember, what you and your "friend" did is illegal.

crazykatlady · 07-12-2004, 01:26 PM

WoW! That's A LOT! Was it all at once or spaced out? Because to be honest, I'm surprised your not in a hospital! I'm really not sure how old you are, body weight, normal dose etc. I know you must be scared(and that's not helping), but I really think you should go to doctor. I feel that by asking for help here, you do too. You cared enough to ask, care enough to admit you made a bad choice, learned a valueable lesson, and now make a good one and put your health and life ahead of your fears! Most cities have free clinics, or try calling a local hospital w/a nurseline. You might even try calling a drug rehab clinic. You've put a lot of stress on your heart and you want to make sure no damage has been done. The drug is still in your system, even if you can sleep. Stay away from caffeine and please don't try taking "something". Take care of yourself!! Please post after(if) you go to the doc.