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quote:Originally posted by pharmvictem
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quote:Originally posted by Fightingillini
About 3 weeks ago my psychiatrist just started me on Adderall XR (for adult ADHD). She is working me up to 100MG all taken in the morning (that's 5 20mg pills).
Does this seem a bit too high to anyone else? she said it can take a high dose for adult males. I am a pretty big guy, tall and about 225 lbs., mid 20's. I thought the max dose was 60 mg...
Any ideas? I've also been started on Effexor. She gave me Xanax to take short term also...I feel like I'm being over prescribed.
Oh, and with the Adderall XR, I have ZERO appetite. I have to force myself to eat, eating is actually very unappealing. Dry mouth is getting better though.
| That does seem a little high of a dosage. I am 6'3" 205lbs. They started me on 10MG and have stayed there. I would also do some research about Effexor before taking it for a long time. I belive it is an SSRI like Paxil. I have been on Paxil for 7 years and I am having a really hard time getting off of it. Be very careful with all this stuff.
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Well I maybe able to help with this. I also am on Adderall and I have done quite a bit of research before starting this medication. I would ask the pharmacy where you get this filed about taking the other meds with the Adderall but I know that for an adult the max is 300mg a day. Take a look at this link it maybe able to answer your questions. With all medication you should take precaution and only take it as the Dr. prescribes. Also, there are risk with any medication you take right down to
Tylenol. You even have to take precaution in taking that so I feel if it helps make this life just a little more normal for someone others should stick with taking care of themselves.