Adderall XR - Has anyone had hear palpitations, or chest pain?

I’ve experienced increased heart rate before. It’s definitely a common side effect. Adderall is a central nervous system stimulent so increased heart rate is a common side effect. Chest pain is certainly alarming, and if you’re still having chest pain you should call your doctor ASAP. New and worsening mental systems (like anxiety and depression) are also major and you’re supposed to tell your doctor about these ASAP, too. Especially if you already have anxiety - it’s not even recommended that you take Adderall if you already have anxiety.

I’ve been taking Adderall XR for over 10 years for moderate to severe ADHD, and have tried many others with my Psychiatrist. I’ve taken both 20mg and 30mg. Both the dosage, and the kind of stimulant you take, matter. Adderall is mixed Amphetamine salts - as opposed to Dextroamphetamine, which is only one amphetamine salt. I’ve taken Dextroamphetamine before, for over a year, and it is much different - a bit more mild on physical side effects, and the effects of medication general (felt less harsh, less of a jolt, for lack of a better description).

Having your heart checked three years ago is good, but your doctor should check your heart and blood pressure before you start Adderall (according to the literature). And Adderall, generally, is not bad for you if you’re a candidate for its use. But like all medications (and even vitamins and some foods) it can be bad for you. Everyone’s body and genes are different. So talk with your doctor about it as soon as possible.

Hope this helps!

Hi, Tina!
Adderall is a amphetamine formulation and withdrawing from it can be lengthy and difficult. It should be done with the recommendations and supervision from your doctor who can provide a tapering dose schedule.
Adderall is sometimes prescribed off-label but there is little evidence of how effective it may be.
Both anxiety and depression can be symptoms of withdrawal even after just a dosage decrease. Maybe you need to go slower?
Then if I were you I'd look into the standard antidepressants/anxiolytics like Lexapro, Celexa, Effexor, Zoloft, etc. They are FDA approved to treat depression but Adderall is not. It's sometimes used along with an antidepressant to give you more of a physical and energy "boost" but isn't considered the first drug of choice.
Best regards and I hope you do well.