Quitting Adderall after 7 years @ 60mg's per day
Hello, I have been taking Adderall 30mg twice a day for 7 years (I am now 24). I've switched back and forth between the XR & the generic depending on how much I can afford. Recently I got diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and am now in therapy for it.. but my boyfriend looked up the side effects of Adderall and I was shocked to see that I had almost all of the side effects of an adderall overdose... chest pains, chest tightness, anxiety, paranoia, irritability, painful urinating, emotional lability, etc etc for years now. So we are thinking maybe it is the adderall and not borderline personality disorder. I want to go off of it now, but I am beyond terrified of gaining all the weight back. What do I do to prevent weight gain? What can I expect? Is there anyone out there with a similar experience? I'm really scared of who I will be without this. How will I ever have energy again? Is it possible? I never had energy before taking it, nor did I have any grades above a D.
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Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com. I am not a medical professional and would not be able to offer you advice on medications. You should discuss any questions you may have about your medication with your doctor or your pharmacist. He or she would have the knowledge to understand your situation and how the medication may impact your life and interact with other medications you may be taking.
Adderall is not generally addictive if you take the medication as prescribed, however, everyone reacts differently to medications and you may have a lower tolerance for the medication. Your doctor may want to wean you off the medication to help relieve any symptoms of withdrawal you may experience. If you feel you are experiencing symptoms of Adderall overdose/overuse I would not attempt to stop the medication without first talking with your doctor and doing so under the supervision of your doctor. Please take the time to ask what symptoms you should expect once you stop the medication and what you can do to help relieve these symptoms.
It sounds as if you have a very supportive boyfriend and that is great. He may want to come with you to the doctor so he is also prepared for what to expect and what he can do to help you.
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Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Medications for ADHD
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Eileen
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