View Full Version : Weird reaction to adderall


gwerks
12-08-07, 02:59 PM
The last 2-3 days I've been having a muscle spasm in my right tricep. It doesn't hurt one bit, but it's like literally 2 times a second the muscle contracts. The only way it goes away is if I flex my tricep for a few seconds and then it usually stops for a bit.

Like I said, it doesn't hurt one bit, but it's obviously a bit annoying. Is this what people mean when they say "tics"? Is this dangerous in any way? Any remedies on how to stop it?

Thanks

speedo
12-08-07, 03:03 PM
Yes, that is called a motor tic.

ME :D

gwerks
12-08-07, 03:11 PM
So this is a normal reaction to adderall, right?

If I later decide to stop takign the medication, the tics will go away, right?

I sure hope so http://addforums.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif

starry
12-08-07, 07:45 PM
The last 2-3 days I've been having a muscle spasm in my right tricep. It doesn't hurt one bit, but it's like literally 2 times a second the muscle contracts. The only way it goes away is if I flex my tricep for a few seconds and then it usually stops for a bit.

Like I said, it doesn't hurt one bit, but it's obviously a bit annoying. Is this what people mean when they say "tics"? Is this dangerous in any way? Any remedies on how to stop it?

Thanks

I had the same thing happen to me 2 days ago. Never had that before. Hasn't happened since. It lasted for about 5 hrs. I could feel it more when I was working at my desk and was resting my arm on my desk.
It was in my left tricep.

ben72227
12-10-07, 03:50 AM
Yeah, it's probably a muscle spasm.

You should drink more water - Adderall is a stimulant and will make you sweat, you will become mildy dehydrated, and your muscles spasming/cramping is probably a symptom of this.