Feel stoned from Adderall XR - ADD / ADHD Message Board

harleybluz · 05-21-2006, 11:50 AM

Hi,
You know, when I was 20 years younger this would be a great effects. I'm not though. I'm 49 yrs old and just started takeing Adderall XR one week ago. I feel so stoned all the time. My concentration hasn't improved...quite the opposite. I am taking only 10 mg because I can't seem to handle med's well. I'm also taking 10 mg Lamictal for depression but am weaning myself, per Doc, off it. Just started yesterday. My question is, does "anyone" else have this problem of being stupified all the time? This med makes me feel awful. Dizzy, confused at times and stupidly stoned. Also only works for approx 6 hours and then drops me hard. I'm loosing weight weight way too fast and can't afford to lose 1 pound so this is also a concern.
THanks,
Harleybluz

addprogrammer · 05-24-2006, 08:48 AM

Harleybluz,

Tell your doctor the effect Adderall XR is having on you. About 20% of the population do not respond to stimulants with increased focus. Another possibility is 10mg is too high for you. Response to meds is very difficult to predict.

Stimulants help most people concentrate better. So giving it a try and let's see what happens is no way to diagnose ADHD since ADHD has no bearing on whether anyone responds. And if the dose is too high, most people seem drugged and sluggish, ADHD or not. To further complicate the complex, there are a slew of other medical conditions including thyroid problems and diabetes that can mimic ADHD symptoms. And no one can concentrate when anxious or depressed.

At a minimum, get a complete physical. Your inability to maintain weight, especially at 49, might be a smoking gun. I'm 54. I had no weight problem until about age 30. I've been gaining ever since. Can we switch medical problems?

Bob

mellowfish · 05-24-2006, 10:54 AM

Hi, harleybluz,

I had recently taken Adderal XR also with quite similar effects, it seemed to make not only my ability to focus worse, but my depression too. My Rx'ing doctor thought it would be a good idea for me to try it since I got freaked out about having to take Ritalin 3-4 times a day.

So for now I am back to the Ritalin (sigh), which works great for me. Good luck

GabTheBlab · 05-24-2006, 12:54 PM

hi my name is gab. I am on adderal XR too and i know EXACTLY what you mean. I'm on 20 mg once a day and duuude i feel stone right now (btw im not a stoner...well i was once...but not anymore) but without the munchies cuz well obviously its an appetite suppressant. i'm 15 though...so like this effect it has on me...its really crazy...i feel like so depressed too tho and its weird. but anywayz i know what youre experiencing cuz im going thru it right now

but i dont think stimulants are supposed to make you drowzy...

msbillie · 05-26-2006, 10:09 AM

I just started Adderal XR 3 days ago after being on Strattera for the last two months and I'm not seeing results with either medication. How long does it take to kick in?