Posted by jodie on February 9, 2003, at 0:38:23
I took my first dose of Adderall XR this morning. I was just recently diagnosed with ADD. I tried Strattera, but had an allergic reaction.
My pdoc said it may make me feel a little on edge and speedy for a few days until I get used to it. Yep...I'm high as a kite. I feel like I'm on Cocaine XR (ok, I know there is no such thing, but still...).
So is this normal? I have had a lot of motivation today. I did things that I've been putting off. I can actually sit down, and focus on one thing at a time. But, I've almost been too hyper & talkative, and feeling really good!!! I have also been in this strange confession sort of mood. It's like I want to tell everyone everything that I have kept a secret. Is this stuff some kind of truth serum??:-)
I have also had pretty much no appetite. I tend to crave things and I had no cravings today...odd for me.My situation is a little weird. I was diagnosed as having bipolar disorder over a year and a half ago, now I am being diagnosed as having ADD, I personally think I have both. I also have a history of seizures, and still have problems on occassion. I take Klonopin for that, also for aggitation, and some anxiety. I just hope Adderall doesn't cause a big problem with seizures. I've read that you shouldn't take a stimulant if you've had a history of seizures, but what if you need one???
Anyway....just wondering if others have or have had the same speedy effect when first starting Adderall, and how long does it take to go away. Honestly, I am so unmotivated, that I really don't mind that side effect, but others might!!!
Any advice/suggestions or anything will be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks,
Jodie
poster:jodie
thread:140240
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030208/msgs/140240.html