Viloxazine and Headaches: What Users Say

• Law...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2022

Viloxazine for ADHD "This is a good, thorough review! So I have bipolar disorder I, and no doctor would entertain my claim of ADHD, they also said I'm fine because I'm in law school. But my first year was horrible. My doctor told me she would let me try Qelbree if I agreed to give up my as-needed Klonopin. I said yes. First day, I took it at bedtime. Slept great, slight headache the next day. Second day, I sat down and studied for five hours straight. I was so happy. I was slightly worried it would trigger mania. However, I can function manic fine and safe. I did completely lose my appetite, though, only being hungry once a day or eating edibles. Often, I didn't eat for full days. I got super constipated and had to meal prep. But my confidence skyrocketed. I clean, study, and work more efficiently. My doctor messed up my refills, and I had to go ten days without it. That was rough, I was eating a lot and moody. I just restarted, focus is back, but it feels like crack!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2023

Viloxazine for ADHD "I took 100 mg tablets as a starting dose for inattentive type ADHD. I had some issues with sleepiness in the daytime, so I switched the dosing time around a bit. I think I noticed my mood lift a tiny bit, but not a ton. When I forgot to take it for a few days, I experienced a brutal, world-ending migraine. I immediately took another pill when I got home from work, which stopped it. Towards the end of the month, I ordered more and then my insurance wouldn't cover it unless it was a higher dose. Long story short, I went cold turkey off of 100 mg and again experienced a terrible headache for about 36 hours and withdrawal symptoms from morning until evening. I couldn't keep water or food down, I was vomiting or dry heaving every 2-3 hours. After hurling, I had hot flashes and sweats. It was frankly kind of terrifying how awful going off of just 100 mg was for me. I didn't notice enough improvement to consider ever going back on this medication again if the risk of withdrawal is this bad."

• Act...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2023

Viloxazine for ADHD "I'm a 49-year-old male and have been on ADHD meds like Adderall for years. Wanted to try a non-stimulant, so tried Qelbree. 200 mg for one week, then upped to 400 mg for the following three weeks, then had to quit. The side effects are terrible and never went away. I couldn't get more than 4-5 hours of sleep a night, no matter what I tried, even with various sleep aids. I would randomly get nauseous and have to throw up. I quit a week ago, and the side effects are still not completely gone. Insomnia, headaches, muscle stiffness, nausea, and the occasional restlessness/jitters. This medication may work for some, but I hated it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 18, 2024

For ADHD "Qelbree has been amazing for our son. He has ADHD and began showing OCD behaviors when puberty hit. So we avoided a stimulant (which our psychiatrist said could exacerbate his OCD symptoms) and tried Qelbree. It instantly transformed his behavior and ability to do schoolwork. By two months in, his grades had improved as well as social engagement. He is now 15 and functioning well at 400 mg. If he forgets to take it, he can get a headache (which we found we can quickly remedy by him taking his Qelbree and some acetaminophen). The only other side effects noticeable are a lower appetite at times. He takes no other medication, so we have no problems with drug interactions that the negative reviews seem to have in common. If you want/need to avoid stimulants, I would highly recommend trying it."