I've been on adderall XR (20 mg once a day) for a few weeks.

In the beginning it made me feel happy almost. Brave, confident, able to do what I needed to do.
However I have noticed that while on it I began to get feelings of depression. A sort of loss, sadness, weird feelings of dread etc.

I've never suffered from depression before so I am wondering if this is just a side effect of the medicine.

I can over power it and tell myself that it is just the medicine making me feel this way and put off those sad type feelings.
However, I am worried as to weather they will get stronger with time on this medicine or eventually go away as other side effects do.

I don't want to be on any other medicines, especially if this is only a side effect.

I've also not lost any weight or had any big bouts of energy like I read others do while on this medicine.

I can feel it in me after taking it.
I get a sort of feeling inside me. I want to say a jittery feeling but it isn't really jittery.. So of like I can just feel it in me.

I am able to accomplish more while on it then when I am not on it.
I have been giving myself a break on the weekends.
I don't take it on sat or sunday.

So far I've been doing good that way but I am not sure if this is the right thing to do.

I need to find another doctor who has experience with this medication becasue I am not sure if this is the right dose etc.

In fact I am going to call a new doc today I think.

Overall I have been sleeping fine (other then the first three days I took it)
I have normal eating habits.
I find I am very thirsty during the days. But I know that is a side effect.
I also get headaches a lot now but then again that could just be the weather and allergies.

So I guess I am just curious about the depression feellings.. Has anyone else who's never been depressed before noticed these feelings after starting the medicine?

I've had a similar expereince, but I wouldn't charecterize it as the Adderall "making me depressed". What I found is that since starting Adderall I've been more aware of my emotions, more easily able to identify them, and to differentiate beteen them. What's more likely to be happening is that you're becoming more aware of something that's actually been in place for a while.

I've heard of depression being part of the "come down" effect, but this sounds much more serious. I agree, you should definitely talk with a doc who is experienced with this med to see what to do about it. You might even consider switching meds to Wellbutrin. It's a wonderful ADD med and can take care of any low level depression you might be experiencing.

Other than that, I'd consider speaking to your pharmacist to see if he or she has any advice for you, until you can get in to see a doc.

Adderall XR is actually oftentimes used to treat depression, as opposed to causing it. Maybe you could be experiencing a rare side effect, or just be more in touch with your emotions as Cactus mentioned above. But, yeah, I think a call to a doc is in order. Good luck!

I was also told that the Adderal would help my depression and like some of you it has. But that mood elevation was only for the first couple weeks and now I'm feling more down then I have in a long time. I am under a lot of stress which I'm sure worsens my mood. Normally the combination of Wellbutrin and Lamictal keeps the sadness at bay. Something has changed and since Adderal is the only new med I am assuming it's the cause.
I've been on vacation this week and should be enjoying myself, instead lethargic and apathetic. I'm aware that people develop a tolerance to the stimulant medications, so I wont raise the dose by 10 mg without seeing my Doc first next week. Wondering if switching to Dexedrine would have a more sustained anti-depressant effect? If any of you have experienced the down side of Adderal and found relief on another ADD med, would you inform me of which one worked best for you. Ritalin only makes me more irritable. Would the Dex or desoxyn have these same effects? Thanks for any input you may provide.

I first tried Ritalin, worked great, was happy, but didn't feel right, when I took adderall, I got depressed, reason being that I was able to think logically how messed up my life is, but I knew this drug was the right one for me. To be able to think with your mind, not your emotions. Stick with it, the depression will leave as you get your life on the right track. Adderall will help you achieve that.

T-Bass

I am not depressed, but since Adderall, I do notice I get crabby a whole lot more.
If you were to ask my family, I'd think they'd say a whole lot more.
I do feel more uptight and have a harder time relaxing...