I have been on Adderall XR 15 mg for a little less than a month. I was on Concerta 54 mg for years, it quit working. I am showing an improvement with the Adderall. I take it at 6:00 am with my other meds (That's prob not the correct thing to do????) and by 11:00 am I can tell it is wearing off. My doctor gave me a script for Adderall IR 10 mg TID on top of the XR. I am only going to start with 10 mg once in the afternoon and see if that can get me through my work day. (5 mg once in the afternoon when I am not working.) Does this seem like a big dose to anyone else? I have seen people here take big doses of medications. I just want to try the least amount first just like I'm sure most of you do.

Also may seem silly but,,,,,,I do not have TICs but I have noticed me making strange movements with my abdomen muscles. Tightening and then letting go, pushing out then sucking in. I know it sounds crazy and a little personal but, anyone else have this???? I don't seem to remember doing that on the Concerta. Thanks in advance.

Do you drink enuff water, and get enuff potassium? Eat a couple bananas, and drink 2 liters of water a day...any stimulant will dehydrate you terribly.

Is that a diaphragm spasm? that is the muscle involved in breathing.

I have read that speed can affect breathing.

Talk to your Doctor.

if you're concerned you should always discuss possible issues with your doc.

You are on pretty low doses of Adderall. 15 mgs XR = 7.5mgs of Adderall IR released 2x. Most docs won't prescribe more than 60 mgs IR per day. You're currently at 25 total.

but, again, if you have concerns it's best to call your doc.