I have been taking Adderall since I was 20 years old, now I am 23 and my body is changing. I take 10 mg twice a day, sometimes only once a day, depending what my schedule is, but never more than 2 a day. I know that your body changed every 7 years, but the symptoms I am having are unusual for someone of my age. The symptoms match almost to those of going through menopause. I have more hormonal changes, in a negative way of course, like OCD, anxiety, and nervousness. I get hot flashes often, I am more moody. I am not pregnant, 100% sure. Do you think these symptoms are from Adderall being in my system and somehow breaking down the release of serotonin and nor epinephrine? Maybe making my body go through menopause early without the full symptoms? I'm just trying to think of anything possible. I don't want to tell my doctor because he watches my weight so carefully I'm afraid he will take me off of the medication; it really has been a help for me in school and work. I have never ever taken over the dosage prescribed to me. If anyone knows anything or can help, I would appreciate it! Thanks!
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Hi, Im 47 years old and have been taking adderall 30 mg for 8 years now. I started having the hot/ cold flashes and night sweats over a year ago. My Dr said she believed it to pre menopause.Three months ago I decided to break my 30 mg in half and only take 15 mg a day . I felt like the sweats had something to do with the adderall and not only that, I have trouble sleeping at night and have to take ambien every night. So i gradually stop taking it and things have gotton a lot worse.The sweats are 3 tmes worse. I feel really lazy , sleepiness , no motivation to do anyhing , have dizziness, I feel sad and depressed, i cry a lot , my appetite is ridiculous and eat a lot. So I go see my Dr. I told her that i stop taking the adderall and all the symtoms that i was having and i actually had a melt down while talking to her. Im not usually one that cries,especially in front of anyone. She thinks its hormonal due to pre menopause and dont seem to think it has anything to do with the adderall.She put me on a med for depression and said to come back in a month to put me on some hormone med. I have been taking the med for depression for 1 month now . I dont feel like an egg shell thats about to crack anymore (depressed) but still experiencing all the other symtoms and I've gained 20 lbs in 3 months and still eating like a horse. I started back taking the 15 mg adderall couple days a week . Those days i feel so much better! Its like my body craves it when i dont take it. Personally i think all of these symtoms is caused from adderall. Had i known before, probally would have never started taking it.Now I've got to decide if the good over rides the bad and go back on it daily.
January 17, 2013 - 11:22pmThis Comment
Hi Simplymee-
I'm sorry, I know how frustrated you must feel. That being said, you must talk to your doctor. The symptoms you describe could possibly all be side effects of your medication. It may be that you just need a dosage adjustment, or even a switch to another similar drug. If your weight or other factors change, a medication that previously worked okay for you can give you more side effects than previously. That does not mean you will automatically be taken off of it.
It is so important to always have open, honest communication with you health care providers. You are a partner in your care, not just subject to your physician's rulings. If you explain how much the Adderall has helped you and explain the effects you are having, you can openly discuss what the next step will be. The side effects are enough to cause you to post here, that means they are important enough to discuss with your doctor.
Good luck.
March 23, 2010 - 6:48amThis Comment