Posted by JonW on June 3, 2002, at 14:16:11
In reply to adderall xr, posted by suelizabeth on June 3, 2002, at 11:22:13
Hi suelizabeth,
It's common to experience things like this when the amphetamines leave the system -- dexedrine was the worst in this regard for me. I wonder if this "rebound" effect is what's keeping you from falling asleep... maybe you should try taking a small dose of regular adderall at night as well just to see what happens -- on the weekend and with your docs permission, of course. Maybe this would allow you to fall asleep and sleep through it. If not there are prescription sleep aids like ambien or sonata you could try.
Good Luck,
Jon> Hi. Two weeks ago I found out I have ADD. I just came across this site and found it to be helpful. For 30 years I have struggled with this and never knew there was help. My doctor put me on adderall xr 5 mg and I have taken it for over a week now. One day I tryed 10 mg and I could not sleep that night. (I am very sensitive to drugs) I seem to do great during the day. But, when it gets closer to bed time I get really wierd. I start having anxiety and fear. Last night was the first night I did not wake up in the middle of the night scared. I was wondering if this is a common thing till I have been on this med for a longer period of time and my body gets used to it. I love the days ~ My life is so different. Before my brain was going 100 miles an hour and now I can focus well. But, the nights are tough. Thanks! Suelizabeth
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