I've generally been able to control my anger, but for the past few months, it has become more difficult. I find myself getting very angry and frustrated with little things that shouldn't be a big deal.

I was diagnosed ADD about 4 months ago, and I take my meds, a low dose (10mg) of Adderall XR, in the mornings. I don't seem to have problems with anger at work, but by the time I get home, I'm very irritable. It's affecting my relationship with my wife, and I have to do something to make it stop.

I have noticed that I am not seeing the positive effects of my medication like I did the first couple of months. I don't "feel" the meds kick in like I did early on.

Could the anger be related to the dosage and timing of my medication? Is this a side effect of the medication?

Has anyone experienced similar problems?

Anger is something I've always carried around and have learnt to manage much better over the years.

Most of my anger stemmed from not being practised in letting go of anything. I'd cling to ideas or situations or anything at all and that usually lead to frustration and anger.

I first began to practise zazen in 1978 and it's still working well as a practise for letting go. Zazen in the Zen Buddhist practise of meditation.
Cheers! Ian.

Adderall changed my temper/balance for the better. On Adderall (60 days) my temper is all gone. ALL of it. I am at ease now, because I no longer need to think about and act on everything. I take 10mg twice per day. My schedule was 7am and 6pm. This is the right dose, but too far apart. Now it's 7am and 3pm with better results. The drive home is easier and the wife/kid thing is better than ever. I would ask about a different dosage or timing. Maybe the long lasting version is wearing off? I have no idea how long it lasts, but the regular Adderall seems to last about 5-6 hours for me. Best to you.

jim-

I've noticed that since I've started on Adderall that I get into a bit of a mood around 6:00. I'm thinking that the appetite reducing affect of the drug has me w/ low blood sugar in the late afternoon. A high carb snack seems to help. And since I've told my wife about it she's better able to cope since she's not taking my mood quite so seriously.

I was on 30mg of Adderall every day, and i was practically smashing everything in site I was so angry, obviously there was other factors in the anger, but I felt the adderall was the crucial factor in the manisfestation of the anger.

I've sinced moved down to 5-10mg every time i feel I need it (so sometimes 1 a day, sometimes 1 a week) and the anger outburst have gone completely.

I do great during the day. The Adderall seems to have improved my ability to cope with work, but I feel like I'm "coming down" around 3:30 in the afternoons. The anger and frustration impact my home life.

I'm thinking the addition of an afternoon dose of Adderall might carry me through the day better.