Adderall side effects?
Question:
1. I know that appetite loss is a side effect. So I haven't been eating that much. But now I am getting dizzy, and I know I have to eat, but I feel like if I don't I will barf. I am just not hungry. The only time I can eat is in the morning before it kicks in and at night when it wears off. What do I do?
2. I am 14, am I considered an adolescent in terms of expected side effects?
3. I noticed that there were several cases of people who died on Adderall who were around my age, but they also had pre-existing conditions. Wikipedia phrased stuff about this really confusingly, so I still don't quite get it. Is this something to be worried about?
4.My mom said to let me know if it's working, but it's summer so how am I supposed to tell? Other than the side effects I feel the same and I have no schoolwork to focus (or not focus) on.
5. It also said I might feel drowsy, and at first I did, but now I feel like I'm on caffeine, kind of jittery.
Thanks in advance!
Answers:
1. Try incorporating at least 6 small meals (emphasis on the word SMALL here) throughout the day, rather than 3 larger ones. Eating small amounts more frequently should help.
2. Yes, you are considered an adolescent at age 14.
3. No, it needn't worry you. It is extraordinarily rare to have severe side effects from adderall.
4. How about sit down to work on a task that you would normally find dull. For example, perhaps you are not fond of reading history. Go to the library and check out a history book. Set a time of 30 mintues for reading/study. Devote the first 20 minutes to reading and the last 10 minutes to writing a short summary of what you have read. Ask yourself: is it easier or harder for me to stay on task now that I am taking medication?
5. The "caffeinated" feeling is actually more common. You may find that this dissapates (lessens) with time.
Hang in there. Give the medicine a little time to do its job. Don't worry yourself with the unusual side effects, as they are very, very rare.
Best of luck,
~M~
is this what you need?
if you can't get in touch with your doctor to talk about it and see if this is normal, call your pharmacy and ask the pharmacist about it, they would be best able to answer your questions and let you know if you should be concerned.
I would talk to your prescribing doctor if you continue to feel jittery - could be the dosage is too high. Usually you "get used" to the drug and feel or have the side effects less. I don't know how old you are but decreasing your appetite might not be the best thing for your growth. I'd get feedback from others and see if they notice a change.
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