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Swelling In Feet, Skin Appears Split. Tried Cold Compresses. Taking Adderall. Is This A Side Effect?

was taking adderall for 3 weeks and it worked great! after 2 weeks the top of my feet started swelling to the point where it looked like my skin might split. ankles up to knees swollen too. feet hurt, felt like they were going to explode. tried elevation & cold compresses.....did not work. i was drinking plenty of fluids as usual & urinating as usual.

i stopped taking it after 1 week of the swelling & called my doctor.

why did I have this side effect ?
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Dear friend,

Thanks for posting your query on this website. I can fully appreciate your concern for your problem.

You have not mentioned the medical condition for which Adderall was prescribed to you. Also, the dose of this medicine that you are taking. It is a dangerous drug with several potential and serious side effects.

I therefore suggest that revert back to me with details of your illness(es), medications prescribed etc.. This will help me in suggesting a safer drug if feasible.

In the meanwhile,
- take Tab xxx 5mg daily in morning, to relieve the swelling over feet.
- Get your urine examined for myoglobin/haptoglobin.

I am confident that you will certainly benefit from the advice.

May I assure you that I am always available for your assistance and will try my best to cure your condition to the best of my experience and knowledge.

Please feel free to revert back to me in case of further clarifications, if any.

HAVE A NICE DAY AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

Fond Regards,

Dr.(Col) R Karanwal
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Swelling In Feet, Skin Appears Split. Tried Cold Compresses. Taking Adderall. Is This A Side Effect?

Dear friend, Thanks for posting your query on this website. I can fully appreciate your concern for your problem. You have not mentioned the medical condition for which Adderall was prescribed to you. Also, the dose of this medicine that you are taking. It is a dangerous drug with several potential and serious side effects. I therefore suggest that revert back to me with details of your illness(es), medications prescribed etc.. This will help me in suggesting a safer drug if feasible. In the meanwhile, - take Tab xxx 5mg daily in morning, to relieve the swelling over feet. - Get your urine examined for myoglobin/haptoglobin. I am confident that you will certainly benefit from the advice. May I assure you that I am always available for your assistance and will try my best to cure your condition to the best of my experience and knowledge. Please feel free to revert back to me in case of further clarifications, if any. HAVE A NICE DAY AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY. Fond Regards, Dr.(Col) R Karanwal