View Full Version : Depression side-effect with Adderal XR, but not with generic Adderall...


carrotginger
09-08-08, 04:26 PM
Has anybody experienced the same: I had good reults with generic Adderall (3 x 5mg per day) both in terms of hyperactivity and focus, however Adderall XR (15mg) gave me depression as a side affect in the afternoons, which improved somewhat in the evenings. My doc upgraded me to Adderall XR (20mg), as he thought I am not getting enough of it, but the depressive symptoms worsened (sadness without any external reason, lack of motivations, desire to isolate myself) and became intolerable. I am back to the generic Adderall and no depressive symptoms anymore. <o></o>

Any thoughts on this?
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Should I try Dexedrine instead of Adderall?
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I am brand new to ADHD medication and was recently diagnosed (F, 29 years old).
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Thanks very much for your input.