My doctor started me on 20mg of Adderall XR once a day for ADD. I took it for the first time yesterday and I was surprised it worked so well. I was able to concentrate and had the energy/motivation to get my house clean, run errands, etc. It also put me in a great mood. I didn't feel depressed like usual. I did have some on the side effects like finding myself clenching my teeth and not much of an appetite which I was told could happen so not to worry. I took it this morning when I woke up and like yesterday, it seemed to take approximately two hours for me to feel it start working, but I don't feel as motivated or energized to do much. I feel it but it's as if it's not working like it did yesterday. Is this normal? Is it possible that it's not working the same because I took it at 2pm yesterday and this morning I took it around 8am? Could it be a tolerance issue? Or could my one 10mg valium that I take every night have effected how it works with me today? Thanks for your answers and thoughts in advance. Just thought I'd try to ask on here due to me not being able to speak with my doctor until after this weekend.
Is it normal for Adderall XR to not work the same on the second day of taking it??
Question posted by smoran90 on 31 Oct 2014
Last updated on 28 February 2020
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It is possible that the Valium could have decreased the effects of Adderall this morning. Why do you take the Valium?Your energy levels and level of motivation is going to fluctuate from day to day however, even with meds and in time, you wont feel as much of a stimulating effect as you feel at first with the Adderall. This is what tempts people to take more and more to get those effects and that leads down a long dark road that you dont want to be part of. He may adjust your amount of drug a bit in a week or two as well. They usually start a bit low and then work up as needed.
I've been on 10mg of valium for almost a year now. I'm prescribed to take it twice a day for anxiety but I only take one before bed every night to help me sleep and not wake up in panic attacks. My doctor told me not to take the valium during the day but would be okay at night. She didn't mention that it could effect how the adderall effected me during the day. Hopefully I won't be on the valium much longer. We talked about weaning me off but she doesn't want me to go through a benzo withdraw while we're still trying to figure out if the adderall is right for me. She did mention that within a week we should know whether to lower the dose, raise it or stick with what I'm on for now. I just wasn't sure if this was normal for it to not feel the same the second day in a row or if it'll do great for me one day and not the next and bounce back and forth, if that makes sense?
I agree with dzoobaby. At first you might experience a good feeling and want to clean and feel great about everything but do not start increasing your dosage as it takes a while maybe 2 weeks or so for your body to get accustomed to the meds and then you will begin to feel the same daily and not feel such an up and down feeling. The valium im sure will have an effect at first but it will all work out, just give dosage a little time for your body to become acclimated to it.
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