Adderall XR and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• MLM...
• August 19, 2017

For ADHD "I have struggled with ADD since I was in grade school. Although diagnosed, my mother was not about putting me on medication. That being said, I struggled really bad until I graduated. I am now 22 and have been on almost any ADD/ADHD medication you can think of. To keep it short and sweet, Concerta and Focalin worked for about an hour, then I turned into a horrible person to be around - extreme mood swings, aggression, agitation, really easily annoyed, and hostile. My doctor decided to put me on Adderall XR 10 mg tablets, and let me tell you, it has saved my life! It lasts all day for me, I am more focused, my heart rate doesn't jump to extremes like it did on Focalin. It actually makes me more relaxed and enjoyable to be around. 10/10"

• Lee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2018

For ADHD "I have both ADD and ADHD and also narcolepsy. This medicine does control moods and also helps with depression I have noticed. I'm going to a psychiatrist for further notice, but I can say it helps me a lot. But when the pill gets out of the system, you feel somewhat down and frustrated. But once it kicks in, you're on your feet, not depressed and doing things around the house, etc. But the downside is the foods you intake. I feel like any vitamin C kills the drug. And it's bad that your body needs vitamin C, like apples, etc., but in the long run of 10/10, this is a great drug for people with ADHD and ADD also sleeping a lot."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2019

For ADHD "I will never give this to my child again! I know all children are different, but I'm sticking with Dyanavel XR. While he was on Adderall, he was acting angry and violent, like he was on some kind of illegal drug. His facial expressions were intense, and he could not sit still, and was very emotional. So I have to give this a 1 star on my personal experience and my son's."

• Chr...
• October 29, 2014

For ADHD "My 10 y/o daughter used this medication for several months. Was not as effective as a previous medication (Vyvanse). Did not last that long (effect wore off mid-day) and caused her to have an increased heart rate daily. In addition, her entire mood changed. She became uninterested in even her favorite things, almost like a depression, and she also became extremely moody. Very irritable and easily agitated and upset."

• Pur...
• March 20, 2008

For ADHD "As Heidle said above, mood swings. However, my doctor gave me Celexa (20 mg) to combat this, and that has worked miracles. Supplementing Adderall XR with a (good) multivitamin, 3x daily value of Omega-3 (fish oils), and Magnesium Citrate (no other 'variants', ONLY citrate, the others work AGAINST Adderall XR) seems to be working extremely well for me."

• Anonymous
• September 11, 2011

For ADHD "I'm 18 years old. I have been on Adderall for about 3 years, and it is amazing. I'm ADHD. I have tried Vyvanse, which did nothing for me. I have also tried Ritalin, which caused a complete mood change. I had very depressing thoughts and an overall bad mood. The littlest things would set me off. I thought I was going to kill. Adderall is what I found right for me."

• Anonymous
• February 16, 2010

For ADHD "I'm 54 years old and was on Adderall a while ago and stopped. I thought I was addicted. I'm back on it-20 mg a day. It helps me to focus mostly while on the computer and while reading. I find that I'm getting severe mood swings, and it makes me extremely nervous. People tend to notice my nervousness and have commented. I probably need a smaller dose."

• hei...
• February 26, 2008

For ADHD "Very bad mood swings."