HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Side Effects Of Adderall?

I am a 22yr old female. A few months back I suspected I had ADHD. I have never been formally seen, diagnosed, or treated for this issue. I am a healthcare professional and found that through a friend I could easily accsess the ADHD medication Adderall. I initially saw a huge improvement in productivity, however I have since built up an immense immunity to the drug. I am currently taking 60-80mg daily and I believe I am addicted to this drug. If I withdrawl or attempt to ween myself from Adderall I go into almost a comatose state. I have previously slept an uninterupted 36 once due to lack of Adderall. I have made an appt. with a psychiatrist next month my question is what do I say to him to get the help I need. Do I state what I have just said above? Do I use what I medically know to get myself offically prescribe to an ADHD med? If I tell him the truth what actions will he take in order to help me cope with the withdrawl?
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
Report Abuse
Neurologist,  's  Response
Hello! Adderall is a combination of two nervous system stimulants. You shouldn't have taken it without a psychiatrist evaluation and the professional confirmation that you had ADHD. The maximal advised daily dose is 60mg, so at least you should try not to exceed it. I'm glad you have set theappointment with the psychiatrist and i'm sure he/she would be able to help you properly. I think you should be completely sincere and tell him everything from the begining for him to be able to make an evaluation if it really was ADHD. and also tell the need you had to increase the dose. The drug is known to have tolerance and addiction properties. So you have to tell in details the need you had to increase the dose and the attempts to withdrawl. The withdrawl symptoms last 5 to 3 weeks, in people who used the drug for less than a year.
I hope i have been helpful and that you can cope well with the withdrawl.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Amphetamine


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Side Effects Of Adderall?

Hello! Adderall is a combination of two nervous system stimulants. You shouldn t have taken it without a psychiatrist evaluation and the professional confirmation that you had ADHD. The maximal advised daily dose is 60mg, so at least you should try not to exceed it. I m glad you have set theappointment with the psychiatrist and i m sure he/she would be able to help you properly. I think you should be completely sincere and tell him everything from the begining for him to be able to make an evaluation if it really was ADHD. and also tell the need you had to increase the dose. The drug is known to have tolerance and addiction properties. So you have to tell in details the need you had to increase the dose and the attempts to withdrawl. The withdrawl symptoms last 5 to 3 weeks, in people who used the drug for less than a year. I hope i have been helpful and that you can cope well with the withdrawl.