Adderall XR and Effexor | ADHD Information

Anyone out there on Adderall XR and Effexor? 

I have been on Effexor 75 mgs for the last 2 months.  Just diagnosed with ADHD (I am not Hyper) and was given Adderall XR 10 mg.  I just increased it to 20mg.  I am experiencing severe anxiety and don't know if I need to be on another antidepressant.

I have tried Paxil, Cymbalta and Lexapro prior for depression and none of them worked except for putting me in a completed zombie, sadated state.  Effexor was the best for treating the depression alone.  But now that I added Adderall XR to the mix, the anxiety, tension and incredible headaches are more than what I can handle. 

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Unfortunately (for me and for you) I am not currently on Adderall or any other stims...I have, however, been on Effexor XR for ~2.5 yrs, 75mgs up until september, since then 150 mg. I am still in the process of trying to get dx'd and treated...loooong story short, docs think I'm fine b/c I'm doing well in school (they don't see how I have to go an extra 100 miles to do that, though). but I suffer from anxiety and well, the effexor was for short-term depression and I personally don't think I need it anymore.

effexor is actually one of the most stimulating of all the antidepressants out there, has some side effects similar to those of the stims. maybe its the mix of the Adderall w/ the effexor?? speak to your doc..your meds may have to be tinkered with a bit. hope I helped a little :-)^^ yes, effexor also has NIGHTMARE withdrawal issues...not like some stims that you can just start and stop. i think I accidentally missed a dose a few days ago, I have an extra pill..no wonder I felt so weird on Tuesday

My daughter who is 8 is on adderall XR. She is just 10mg a day right now. She has been frequently chewing on things like her shirt sleeves or small toys like plastic accessories.

Could this be a side effect from the med?

I have been on Effexor for 2 years now, first 150, now 300mg and I like it, except if I miss a day

I was using Concerta 56mg for 2 years but found it made me to tired in the evening.  I doubled my Effexor to 300mg and was able to half my Concerta to 28mg.  Still though i felt exhausted at days end, though loved the boost it gave me all day.  BTW Concerta was a god send from the days of the Ritalin Rollercoaster .

I am now on Adderal XR 15mg, with dexadrine 5mg in the evening if needed.  I find the Adderal doesn't make me as tired in the evening and an hour nap at 5 PM does wonders.

Effexor seems good for me since it address both serotonin and norepinephrine.  I don't have anxiety from this and aslong as i don't miss a dosage of Effexor I feel fine; gone without it for a few days and what an awful feeling.

Not to helpful I suppose, just my experience.