Is adderall making me "retarded" !?

Question

On days I do take it, I feel like I have tons of energy and can concentrate but still feel like i am almost brain dead or retarded sometimes.It feels similar to having not eaten for a while and then trying to think and take a test..
I have tried to not take it but I love the energy it gives me and how I am able to focus and I am completely EXHAUSTED and cant even function without it. I don’t know what to do!?

Can someone please give me a detailed explanation of what is going on and why this is happening? Does anyone else have this problem? help me before I completely loose my mind! (literally)

Answer 1

Abuse of amphetamines may lead to dependence. Misuse of amphetamine may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse events. These events have also been reported rarely with amphetamine use.

Vyvanse and Adderall XR were generally well tolerated in clinical studies. The most common side effects reported in studies of Vyvanse included: children - decreased appetite, difficulty falling asleep, stomachache, and irritability. The most common side effects reported in studies of Adderall XR included: children - decreased appetite, difficulty falling asleep, stomachache, and emotional lability; adolescents - loss of appetite, difficulty falling asleep, stomachache, and weight loss; adults - dry mouth, loss of appetite, difficulty falling asleep, headache, and weight loss.

Aggression, new abnormal thoughts/behaviors, mania, growth suppression, worsening of motion or verbal tics, and Tourette's syndrome have been associated with use of drugs of this type. Tell your doctor if you or your child have blurred vision while taking Vyvanse or Adderall XR.

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Answer 2

I have ADD. I am taking Adderall XR. I do not have that problem. Are you taking it at about the same time everyday? Are you miss taking it sometimes and playing catchup? Are you abusing it. You should tell your doctor about what's going on and not be putting off the problem. Your doctor might have to put you on some other kind of medication or lower your dosage.

Answer 3

You may well have become habituated/addicted to this powerful stimulant, and go through withdrawals if you don't take it. See ADD/ADHD, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris in sections 22 - 25. Consider tapering off, with medical advice on the time required, and trying the alternative treatments for a few months, to see if they are sufficient for you: the stimulants will still be there, but try a different type, if they aren't.

Answer 4

You need to contact your doctor and have him change your medicine. Sounds like your having some bad side effects or something. However, some medicines take up to 4 weeks to regulate in your system.

Answer 5

You must talk with your doctor about your reaction to this medication. It might be that it's not the right one for you or that the dose has to be adjusted. Only your doctor can really help you out in any meaningful way.

Answer 6

Yeah I know what you mean. I take adderall and I get that sometimes. Try eating even when you're not hungry when you take it.

Answer 7

hey, dont worry about it. well im not a doctor or anything but your symptoms are alot better then mine. when i party i take adderall and stay up for litterally days, its crazy. and ya i feel "retarted" on it. it like speeds up your body but slows down your brain? idk its supposed to make you like concentrate but not for me...

Answer 8

do you actually have ADD?
i was actually very tired on adderall.