Adderall XR -- Dizziness? | ADHD Information

Hi Rinner,

I would call your physician/psych who prescribed the med to see if this is a transient side effect or something abnormal.  My son has been taking Adderall XR for 2+ yrs and hasn't had that type of side effect but it can effect everyone differently.

Good Luck!

 

Hello, I am a 29 year old male and have suffered from ADD as far back as I can remember. I recently started taking Adderall XR ( 10mg in morning ) and after 3 days of *AMAZING* results I am finding myself quite dizzy and confused..

This is very worrying to me and also quite frustrating because the last few days I have been so positive ... I expected some side effects but I thought they would get better as I started to tolerate the medication - not worse!

I do not 'get high' from the medication - my brain simply appears to function 'normally' for once, which is something I have not felt in 20 years. I am hopeful this medication will be effective in the long term but if the dizziness and confusion persist then it really doesnt seem worth it.

I must also mention I started on Straterra but the side effects were horrible and I was sleeping all day long.

Thanks,

Fellow ADD sufferer.

Rinner38158.7757060185Dizziness with tightness around the head may indicate a blood pressure related problem, especially if confusion is also present.

It seems to me that some people are simply more sensitive to a 'change' in stimulant levels in the brain, and this can result in a few days of these side effects while adjusting to the new dose.

For me diet is a huge factor - if I forget to eat lunch or even leave it 30 mins later than normal I will be a zombie by 3pm..

I have been on regular Adderall for about 3 weeks and after really feeling good the first few weeks, I also started having trouble with dizziness.  I also feel like there's a tight headband around my head.

Dizziness is listed as one side effect that probably warrants call to dr.  I have appt. to see shrink on Monday.