Hello. I have recently started to take Adderall XR for my add. It does its job well in keeping me focused in school and I feel as if it will really help me. I have alot of concerns though.. browsing around on the internet. I've read it can do permanent brain damage over time.. ect. I currently take 25 mg per day and it seems to be the right amount. My main question for now though is about my lack of sleep from taking the medication. The only side effects I seem to be experiencing are the loss of appetite, dry mouth and insomnia. I cannot sleep at all. I am severely exhausted.. and I still cannot manage to fall asleep. I haven't been able to sleep for almost 3 days now.. and I am wondering if there is anything I can do to help me sleep and still take the medication? Thank you :)
How can I manage Adderall to reduce sleepless nights?
- Posted:
- 3+ months ago by Valadis
- Topics:
- adderall, adderall xr, insomnia
Answers (5)
I had a lot of trouble with Adderall XR when I took it, too. I was prescribed about 65mg or higher, per day, though. I call it the super model's pill because I never slept and never ate. I ended up fainting on it. However, I should stress that that was MY experience. A lot of people have dosages that are more compatable and are finding that it's very effective for them. In general, the stimulant drugs (like Adderall) will affect your sleep. The idea is to take it as early in the morning as possible so that when the 2nd round kicks in it will be early enough in the day/afternoon to not affect your sleep at night, hopefully. I've never heard about the brain damage, though. Have you asked your prescribing doctor about other possible A.D.D. medications? Good luck, and I hope it all works out for you and that you finally get some good sleep.
Just found these... the first six defiently apply to "abuse." Ones below that make sense though.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Amphetamine abuse causes long-term changes in the brain that interfere with memory and coordination. People who abuse amphetamines increase their risk of stroke. Other long-term effects of amphetamine abuse include:
� being out of touch with reality
� depression, leading to a high risk for suicide
� exposure to HIV, the virus that causes AIDS
� heart problems
� hepatitis B and C from contaminated equipment
� lead poisoning, from contaminants in the drug
� malnutrition as a result of low food intake
� paranoia
� psychotic disorders
� violent behavior
HI! I too currently take Adderall however, I started off taking the XR like you are now then switched to the rapid release. I feel with the rapid release ones it's easier to manage how much you need & when. They usually last from anywhere from 3-4 hrs. per pill therefore, you can take your last one 3-4 hrs. before you want to go to sleep. If that doesn't work for you, ask your doctor for xanax or something along those lines to help you fall asleep at night. I hope I helped you out at least a little! :0)
I've been on adderrall xr 60 mg for about a year now. Truthfully I can't function w/o it! Although sometimes staying up late is beneficial if you have alot of cleaning or things you have to finish that you just can't manage to get done during the day- especially if you have children or work late...but everyone needs their beauty sleep at some point! I take a small dose of Klonopin that my physc. prescribed me for moments that I feel like I'm about to flip out! It works great, within a couple minutes of laying down I'm out like a light & it always helps me get a good solid night's sleep! I deffinately reccomend you ask your doc to write you a Rx for a low dose benzo. If not maybe an over-the-counter sleeping aid like tylenol pm will work- although I've never tried it but its worth a shot!
