Greetings all. I sometimes take my daily dose of Adderall XR 15mg just prior to doing my 30-45 minuite high intensity (Nordic Track Ski-machine) aerobic excercise. I now do this roughly 5 days a week. I was 285 lbs, when starting back on Adderall XR a month ago, and I am now down to 267. My question is however that while I am doing my excercise activity, I've noticed that my hands are very cold and sweaty. I am delighted that my physical appearance is improving, but I am curious about the cold hands and arms while I am in the heat of a workout.

If I may add one more (almost silly) additional question to this post. I understand that Adderall can stint growth in children. Could this also apply to adults and thier ability to build muscle mass? Thanks!

Its caused by the higher amount of norepinephrine and epinephrine in your body due to the amphetamine (adderall). To be more specific the activation of alpha receptors cause your heart to work harder and blood vessels to constrict which causes less blood flow to your extremities.

What does this mean doctor science? Well it means adderall is doing what its supposed to do and if you're really worried ask your doctor. Which you should do anyway if you have any real health concerns.

You shouldn't have cold hands during exercise... that assumes you are in a hypothermic state... exercise produces massive heat... but yeah look up Raynauds it's what cooper is talking about.

About muscle mass... amphetamines should increase muscle tone... and also it can increase strength naturally.

No im not talking about any syndrome im talking about simple alpha receptor activation causing coldness.

what's your blood pressure like?

it's probably a blood thing...circulation...like they were saying, stimulants constrict blood vessels which may be causing your symptoms.

There are drugs that can help that. I've actually recently started on guanfacine (Brand Name is Tenex) which is an antihypertensive...it's used to lower blood pressure..but is also prescribed off-label for ADHD. It's been known to have a calming effect and can decrease hyperactivity and tics...etc. I think there trying to "approve" it for ADHD. But anyway...I would describe those symptoms to your doctor and see what he has to say...and also, if you want, ask about guanfacine (TENEX). Since it's for blood pressure...and used for ADHD..it might be a good thing for you. On these forums the med. similar to Tenex is Clonidine so it's there if you'd like to know more about it...


I hope some of this can be of help.

eric

(Follow Up) First thank you all for your responses. I've noticed that over time the "cold hands" symptoms have decreased greatly. Esspecially if I do a slow 5-10 minuite warm up prior to accelerating my excercise activity. For whatever reason, as I am not exactly sure why, I've noticed that if I do my aerobic workouts without being on adderall, there seems to be more benefit the next day. My arms, legs, and face, are tighter and I have a better feeling of well being. I also notice better wieght loss. When I do my workouts while on adderall xr, the next day, my arms and legs are not tight at all, and seem to sag. This is unfortunate, because when I am on adderall I tend to work out better without having to (mentally) kick myself in gear as much. I guess the old saying "no pain, no gain" is all too true.

That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. I had to reread that paragraph over and over. Stimulants tighten muscles, boost energy, and boost metabolic rate, but apparently the reverse is true for you!?