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Q: Diagnosed With Adhd At 61 - side effects of adderall?
asked by: linda loo on November 11th, 2007
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I am on generic adderall - 60mg daily (tab and one-hald of 20mg in am and again at noon) - can this cause arm/hand pain, numbness - and a paralysis-type feeling. ?

I feel scared and panickie (sp?)
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yogahoneybunny
replied on November 14th, 2007
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Have you consulted your doctor?

It seems those symptoms might be caused by other issues, including nerves or a heart condition.
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Hazelnutt
replied on February 6th, 2008
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Wow, starting out on 60mg of generic adderall is alot to begin with. I began taking adderall a year ago, and they started me on 20mg. I just now worked my way up to 40mg. of Generic Adderall, which is Dextroam. Try lowering your dosage, it will help.
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Cicatriz
replied on February 15th, 2008
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There can be some numbness involved if your dosage is that high. I remember back in the days I would take those just to feel the high, and since im diagnosed with ADHD i would actually do work. So me and my buddies would take like 3-4 30mg XR each and i definitely could tell you there is some numbness involved. So as Hazelnutt said i would lower that down a lot.

FYI i dont do that anymore Smile
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z8NeonGenesis
replied on March 5th, 2008
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Hey,

Side affects of the pills are generally

In adults
Dry mouth
Loss of appetite
Difficulty falling asleep
Weight loss
Symptoms of depression/anxiety

In children
Decreased appetite
Difficulty falling asleep
Stomach ache
Emotional lability
Dry mouth

Unspecified ages
Abdominal pain
Angina (sudden acute pain)
Anorexia
Asthenia (unusual weakness or tiredness)
Blood pressure and pulse changes
Blurred vision
Depression
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fever
Hallucinations
Headaches
Heart palpitations
Hypersensitivity
Impotence
Insomnia
Involuntary tics and twitching
Liver problems
Loss of appetite
Mood disorders (including aggression, irritability, and violent behavior)
Moodiness
Nausea
Nervousness
Psychosis or toxic psychosis
Restlessness
Seizures
Stomach pain
Stunted growth
Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)
Vomiting
Weight loss


In any case, u should consult your doctor that prescribed them and see what he has to say about it Smile
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