I know it's very common, however, have any of you been able to eliminate that side effect? I constantly have sweaty hands and feet, although they are freezing, and even discolored at times. I've been taking fish oil for months, and it hasn't really helped, although my doses are pretty decent (>5000 daily). It's really bothering me, and quitting Adderall is not an option. Also, I know it's from the adderall because the symptom is nonexistant on my "off adderall" days. Exercise hasn't helped either.

I guess my question is if any of you have been successful in counteracting the vasoconstriction effects of adderall with something natural (i.e. not benzos)?

Thanks in advance:)

I don't know that benzos are any sort of vasodilator. ;) I've never heard or read that.

The best way that I know of counteracting cold extremities is to GET MOVING.

If your hands/feet truly are discolored (purple; mottled), I'd suggest seeing a doctor, as this is possibly not normal. (Good to rule out things you have probably heard of before, such as raynaud's, etc.)

You really need to see a doctor in person to have this assessed. Possibly they can point you in the direction of some vascular testing, to determine if your problem is serious.

I don't know that benzos are any sort of vasodilator. ;) I've never heard or read that.

The best way that I know of counteracting cold extremities is to GET MOVING.

If your hands/feet truly are discolored (purple; mottled), I'd suggest seeing a doctor, as this is possibly not normal. (Good to rule out things you have probably heard of before, such as raynaud's, etc.)

You really need to see a doctor in person to have this assessed. Possibly they can point you in the direction of some vascular testing, to determine if your problem is serious.

Thanks for the reply!

I was prescribed lorazepam about a year ago, which I take very rarely. However, I did notice that I don't get cold when I'm on Adderall and Lorazepam simultaneously. For some weird reason, I assumed it was a vasodilator. However, I just read this from a Lippincott manual:


"Benzodiazepines are effective for most of the sympathomimetic agents (i.e. amphetamines, phencyclidine, cocaine, ephedrine) and anticholinergic agents (including cyclic antidepressants). However, the sympathomimetics also cause hypothermia by alpha-adrenergic stimulation and decreased vasodilation, which is not addressed by benzodiazepines. "

You're right, thank you for correcting me:)

The discoloration very rarely occurs, and it is not significant at all. A few months ago, I did a thorough checkup, including an EKG. They told me everything is normal and that it’s a very common symptom (cold hands/feet). They also suggested that if I was very uncomfortable with it, I could switch to something else. I guess that’s why I was hoping someone came up with a natural remedy or something, because Adderall has been the only effective medication for me:o

The Adderall hasn't really made a difference in this for me. i have always had cold hands and feet. Then again, my normal body temp is only 97.1 F, and my BP is usually about 86/54. There have been summers when i've been so cold i've had to lay in the sun just to warm up and raise my core body temp.

There's nothing wrong with me; i'm perfectly healthy...just cold.

I dont get cold hands/ feet with the adderall at least I haven't noticed it.

You said your hands actually *discolor*. (I take it you do not smoke or have heart valve problems etc)

Have you heard of raynaud's before?

http://www.medicinenet.com/raynauds_phenomenon/article.htm


here we can't say what your problem is, but raynaud's can cause finger discoloration too. I'd imagine taking a vasoconstrictor could make it worse if you are prone to it.

I take an ace-inhibitor for high blood pressure and it counters the cold hands/feet thing.

asprin may help since it thins the blood, but careful when you take it since asprin effects stomach PH.

Anything which helps reduce stress should also help exercise etc.

When I first went on the ace-inhibitor it felt like my whole body unknotted. Sorta painful, but I felt so much better. I also had a migrane like 2nd in my whole life.

Avoid caffeine it is a very potent vaso-constrictor.

BobC