Buzzing in Head | ADHD Information

I have been taking adderall xr 10mg twice a day for about a week. I take seroquel 50 mg at night to help with insomnia. I am also taking paxil 20mg a day. I was having really bad headaches at night, so I was taking a lortab to help with the headaches (prescribed for headaches) My question is, the past two nights, my head has been buzzing (like I can actually hear it in my ears) I have just started on the adderall xr, so I didn't know if this was something to expect.....I must also say that I was originally being treated for anxiety, so I have just recently tapered off the valium as well, which may be the cause for the buzzing???? I asked the pharmacy if my meds were all ok to take together, and they said "we check everytime you get a refill to make sure it doesn't interact with other meds" So am I just supposed to give this time??

Thanks!!

Shelly

redheadmom0338708.2641203704

Thanks Glen, does the W stand for wise? A lot of us seem to ask you for advice. I have a mental image of you in flowing, monkish robes with a deep, James-Earl-Jones-ish voice kinda like that commercial with Phil Jackson.

Ok, sorry Shelly, back to you.

Good advice on the BP thing, I will be sure to check it next time I go to the pharmacy. I was having it checked weekly for awhile while I was being treated for anxiety, but since switching to the pyschiatrist, I don't have it done any more, and my prescriptions have changed. Aside from the BP, you're on a lot of meds. I take Paxil and Klonopin and that's all I'll take. Too many drugs can cause weird side effects, even without being listed as interactions and, because you're on three, nobody can guess which med may be causing it. Paxil has been known to cause weird sensations in some people. I can't help you, but, if it continues, I'd get a second opinion on the meds. My dad is a Pharmacist and, trust me, they don't know that much about med interactions. They read the same "side effects" that WE read when we get our prescriptions. That's how my Dad finds out side effects/interactions. I would be more inclined to talk to the doctor who is prescribing. I also think sometimes too many meds makes things worse--I don't like medicating away every symptom. If I had those side effects on my meds, I'd question whether or not to take continue taking them.The idea with the medication is to be only on the adderall xr. She wants to get that on board and then slowly drop the other meds. I really do well during the day, but I just noticed the past couple of nights when I take my seroquel, my head will buzz. redheadmom0338708.5005671296

shelly -

buzzing in the ears can sometimes be an early sign of high blood pressure. The blood flowing in the inner ear becomes faster and more pressure and causes the false "buzzing" sound. That's something I'd get checked.

Also - I notice with my dexedrine (virtually same as adderall) that sometimes my breathing will increase (almost panting) and I don't notice as my metabolism is already high and it's shallow and causes no discomfort. At times (usually around half hour after first dose of the XR kicks in or 4 hours after that) if I move suddenly I'll get dizzy and find that buzzing noise - a sign of light-headedness.

Do check with MD so he/she can rule out high blood pressure, allergy or other bad interaction. Better safe than sorry!

You can check out your BP at most pharmacies in the meantime. They usually have a chart there for your age/weight as to the normal BP.

Good luck - and don't ignore what your instincts tell you - it could very well be telling you something!

GlenW38708.3572106482

Hi Shelly - I don't have any experience with the buzzing on Adderall, but I agree with Glen - it does sound like it could be related to blood pressure.

I did want to ask Glen about the shallow breathing, though, I have noticed that on Adderall. It's not exactly a problem, but it irritates me a little bit. Sometimes I feel it's hard to get a deep breath. I didn't make that connection until I saw this post. What do you think it's from? It doesn't seem like my heart is racing or anything and I don't feel nervous at all.

the shallow - almost panting breathing?? I hardly notice it unless I'm sitting in the lunchroom at work and someone stares or I'm working and close my eyes too long - I get a little dizzy and then notice it. Otherwise it's just like my heartbeat - background noise.

It took me a little while to become used to it but it's no big thing. Your body increases adrenaline (epinephrine) when exposed to stimulants. That raises body temp, heart rate and breathing. Your body is convinced it's in the middle of a short sprint! I like it now - it is as close to the "rush" I hear about from bungee jumping as I want to get lol!

I heard or read somewhere that "ringing" in the ears can be a sign of too much medication. Sometimes I would get ringing after a headache day of alternately trying ibuprofen, acetaminaphen and later Exedrin to get rid of it.

Good question for the MD. In the meantime ask the pharmacist what might give you the "buzzing" sound. Let us know what happens.

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Ok, that makes sense.. but I'm wondering what are the parameters for how high a pulse can be while on meds? Mine has actually gone up to 93 when meds are wearing off and is an average of 84 - 86 usually...

also, would excercise bring down that resting pulse even on meds? Gonna be starting that treadmill soon to get rid of all that Christmas ham...

Sherry

I'm sure it will go down with regular exercise. When I started taking meds I was pretty.. well out of shape for sure. My resting pulse was 70 - 80 and on meds it went up to nearly 100. Now that I've been on for a year and lost weight and kept up a pretty cardio-intensive work daily - my rest is still around 69 - 75 but my pulse on meds is only up to 88 - 90. So that shows that it will come down. I don't feel the change at all until I check my pulse.

Exercise definitely helps - just don't overdo it.