Adderall XR - Why am I sleepy and feeling sluggish?
Question posted by JosieMoore on 21 July 2016
Last updated on 13 November 2022 by scoomah
I keep hearing how people are able to concentrate, focus, pep in their step... from using this medication for ADHD but I've had a COMPLETELY different experience.
I'm exhausted all the time, lost motivation to do anything, gained 10 pounds in 2 months, take 3 hour naps in the afternoon and have trouble remembering the simplest things like words when I'm talking to someone. I literally sit all day doing nothing. No desire to go out with friends on the weekend. Don't care that my kitchen is full of dirty dishes. My procrastination is way worse. I've just seem to have lost interest in everything for some reason. I can't even seem to look descent for work anymore. I look awful and feel tired. Why?
I'm currently taking 20mg in the AM and 10mg in PM for almost 2 months. I do take "breaks" but that makes no difference at all. Is my dosage too low? Too high? I hate to give up so quickly on what should be helping me, but actually making me worse.
Crashes between doses and when it wears off and tolerance.
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Arianabb29
15 Aug 2018
I honestly just had this conversation with my dr. I feel like my 20 mg xr adderall is filled with sleep aids . She suggested I only get brand name so there are no fillers just pure medicine. I’d be curious to know which brand you ar taking.
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suzanne66
25 July 2017
Adderall XR is a brand name of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine, a central nervous system stimulant used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder). It sounds as though you may be experiencing a side effect of Adderall XR. Asthenia (loss of muscle strength) and fatique are listed as common side effects (occurs in between 1 - 10% ) of Adderall XR.
You should talk with your doctor, Adderall XR may not be right for you.
