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droopy,  I suggest that you ask your doctor these questions... as for coffee, I still drink it (though for years I've made it 50% regular, 50% decaf).  Since coffee is acidic, and I read somewhere that acid slows down the absorption of the meds, I'll take an antacid tablet along with my coffee if I just have, or am about to take an Adderall.   I  figure that it will neutralize the coffee acids-- I've no idea if that's effective, I honestly can't tell any difference either way.

I just starting using adderall XR (10mg) and was wondering if I should stop using my workout supplements (muscle milk - protein powder) and a fat burner (ephedrine free).  

 

Do I have to stop drinking coffee.  Being italian, I like to have a little coffee with lots of milk in the afternoon not in the morning since I take adderall XR in the morning at 730am.

thanks for any advise 

I take protein supplements, and even an energy supplement during the course of the day and have no problems with it affecting the meds. Sometimes the protein disagrees with me, but only if i take the meds and the protein shake together.

Antacids tend to reduce the effectiveness of most meds so try to avoid if you can.

As for coffee (and caffine) i generally do not drink it or softdrink. There is nothing wrong with either, but the caffine tends to get me hyper.

You will also find that for a while at least you will tend to loose weight until your body gets used to the meds.

As John said, a visit to GP will provide you with the complete answers you want.
Yseterday I had that drink "Enviga" (sorta like Red Bull if you haven't heard of it) and I've been on concerta for a week. I didn't notice any interactions, but my med isn't doing anything for me anyway, so I'm not sure if that means anything..

the only thing you'd have to watch out for depending on how vigorous your workout is, is you heart, since the stims might speed it up a little, it might be too high if you work out too vigorously, but you'd probably know if that was happening anyway.

thank you. 

 

I have started to cut down my cardio and am not looking forward to Summer when temps reach 92 degrees f (SW florida). 

I have been told by my wife and brother that since I started to use adderall RX, I have been more focused. 

To John and aussieADHD (kevin):

thank you very much. 

Now to find a doctor who can help me with supplements. My doctor has no clue about supplements and little knowledge on Adderall.