why did my adderall xr stop? | ADHD Information

you are very welcome! I had to start on my journey alone with just information from doctors and internet sites.  So I'm glad to return all the love, hope and knowledge I've learned from this forum when I can!

 

There's a simple reason.  Your body is now used to the level and it's not quite enough to do the same as it did earlier.  Most people have to up their meds once, maybe twice during taking it.  I started at 10, worked a month, went to 20, worked about 6 months now I take between 20 and 30 if working, 10 if at home.

Talk with your doc about upping it.  It's no big deal it happens to all of us so your MD will know about it.  Most likely you'll go up 10 or 15mg and watch to see if it's too much.  If it's too much for an XR up - then you might be placed on short release which can be set up much more accurately since it starts fast and falls off fast too.

So make that appointment and let us know all went well!

thanks glen :)  you are so helpful! only been taking adderall xr for a week so far.  i feel like the first few days were great, but i've felt no difference for the past 2.  what gives? That is weird. I have been taking adderall xr for about 6 months now,and it's working great for me. I take 2 30mg. a day. What is your dosage? Also, what does everyone think about taking adderall xr, wellbutrin xl,and zoloft? I'm taking all but zoloft. Would you recommed it? Thanks Bella, 


My dr told me that the adderall xr I am on, 25mg, lasts from 8am to about 4pm. so roughly 8 hrs. I figure maybe more if I am not working hard, and if I am sweating and working like a dog, maybe a little less.

 most of the sides from the IR are from the generics.

 names are formulated different and have the approval. the generic just has to perform like the original. They could add one ingredient different and still make the performance but it could cause some sides. I had headaches from the BARR STUFF.
 
 but nothing from adderall xr. I also had muscle problems with bladder and bowel, where I couldn't regulate right. But that also cleared up with the xr, almost immediately.  I recommend you try generics as they may do ok with you, but if you have the same effects or your own effects, call your dr and tell him your having problems..

AS for right now, call your dr, and get to see him.
 You will have to adjust dosage till you get it right, your dr will tell you your next step to go to. Be sure to read all information and ask questions. You know your body best, if you feel different, only you will know how different you feel.
bugzappers38661.8201736111well, i am now on 15 mg xr, she also prescribed little fivers of the IR to take no later than 4 pm as needed, though i am a little wary of IR and its side effects. well, yes, my dr told me adderall xr is *supposed* to last 10-12 hours, but for me it's more like 6.  maybe 7.

i guess the whole thing is trial and error, like you said...  i felt like the 10 of the xr wasn't enough, but i took my first 15 today and felt a bit jittery, and almost MORE scattered than i do without it.

is that common?  i figure i'll give it a few days before i worry.

I wouldn't worry as the XR is doing ok.  The IR just comes in, does the job and leaves quickly.  Some people find a "down" period as it leaves - but you can avoid that by timing the IR closer together.  Some don't even get that lessening effect after a while as dexedrine tends to let you "coast" on it even when it's gone.  Good thing about it too is that it's gone from your system fast so if you see something that gives you reason to be worried - it is all gone very quickly!

The XR should last long enough for the average day.  I work like a tornado at work so when there's OT to be done I sometimes have to take my XR in the early day, work it off (sweat it off is more like it LOL!!) then take my second one about 4 to 5 hours into my regular shift.  With regular dex it is about 6 hours full strength up to 9 hours so-so.  So, when I calculate it I try to take it about 2 hours before work, second dose at 4 hours into work (6 hours), then the second dose is all gone by the time I go to bed.

Trial and error.  Check out the time of potency for you - on adderal I think it's between 8 to 12 hours.  But like mine I'll bet there's a shorter time for full strength and then if it's a long day find out when to take another XR, or if its short try an IR near the end of your work day to extend your attention!

 

i take zoloft, too, seems like an ok combo to me, but i have never been on adderall w/o the zoloft, too.

i take 15 xr in the am, and then it lasts 7 or so hours and i have 5's of the generic immediate release to take in the afternoon.

seems ok, but i took my first IR one yesterday around 4 pm and had trouble falling asleep around 10

??  i thought IR should only last 4 hrs?

Adderall worked the same way for me.  It worked great, then wore off.  We upped the meds, but then I didn't like the side effects - I would bite the inside of my mouth all the time and I had a dry mouth. 

I tried herbs and they worked well for a while.

I am trying exercises now.  I have to say that I have liked them the best.  See the post by me in the book and article section if you want to try the exercises.