Qelbree and Nausea: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2023

For ADHD "I have been taking Qelbree for a week and a half, and I have experienced bipolar symptoms, constant anxiety attacks, random episodes of crying, constant and persistent suicidal thoughts, constant feelings of nausea, and extreme irritability. I also have insomnia. None of these symptoms occurred before I started on Qelbree. Please don’t take this. It turned my life into a living hell."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2022

For ADHD "I started this at 200 mg per day for 1 week. One week later, I increased the dose to 400 mg per day. A day or two later, my husband found me looking confused and watched me faint. I went to the ER and got IV fluids. They thought I was dehydrated and having GI issues and sent me home. Two days later, I was at work and feeling dizzy and awful. I left work early. I went to the ER and got more IV fluids. Again, they thought I was dehydrated and having GI issues. I saw the GI specialist who ordered some tests in two months. The third week, I started 600 mg then completely stopped it a day or two later because I felt awful. The day after I stopped it, I felt incredibly nauseous and left work early. I went to the ER. I was shaky, confused, and paranoid. I thought I was having a stroke. Head CT was normal. The doctor said I was having a bad reaction to Qelbree. I got IV fluids and Ativan. I was sent home. During the night, I started vomiting uncontrollably. I went to the ER again. This drug almost killed me. Don’t recommend!!"

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2022

For ADHD "I started this at 200 mg per day for 1 week. One week later, I increased the dose to 400 mg per day. A day or two later, my husband found me looking confused and watched me faint. I went to the ER and got IV fluids. They thought I was dehydrated and having GI issues and sent me home. Two days later, I was at work and feeling dizzy and awful. I left work early. I went to the ER and got more IV fluids. Again, they thought I was dehydrated and having GI issues. I saw the GI specialist who ordered some tests in two months. The third week, I started 600 mg then completely stopped it a day or two later because I felt awful. The day after I stopped it, I felt incredibly nauseous and left work early. I went to the ER. I was shaky, confused, and paranoid. I thought I was having a stroke. Head CT was normal. The doctor said I was having a bad reaction to Qelbree. I got IV fluids and Ativan. I was sent home. During the night, I started vomiting uncontrollably. I went to the ER again. This drug almost killed me. Don’t recommend!!"

• Act...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2023

For ADHD "I'm a 49-year-old male and have been on ADHD meds like Adderall for years. Wanted to try a non-stimulant, so tried Qelbree. 200 mg for one week, then upped to 400 mg for the following three weeks, then had to quit. The side effects are terrible and never went away. I couldn't get more than 4-5 hours of sleep a night, no matter what I tried, even with various sleep aids. I would randomly get nauseous and have to throw up. I quit a week ago, and the side effects are still not completely gone. Insomnia, headaches, muscle stiffness, nausea, and the occasional restlessness/jitters. This medication may work for some, but I hated it."

• Mou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2023

For ADHD "I’ve been on 200 mg of Qelbree for 5 days. I’ve been nauseous, and I can’t keep any food down. I’ve had to call out of work today and went home early yesterday because my vision kept blurring and I kept vomiting. I am having random fits of crying, and overall I just feel awful. I have never had a medication make me get this sick before. The level of nausea feels similar to the flu. I feel awful, and I can only pray that this leaves my system soon."

• Rec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2022

For ADHD "I wished to try this med having adult ADHD after my clinician provided a sample kit when I requested a trial for non-narcotic meds; as I am participating in addiction recovery and have had detox symptoms/withdrawal issues on Adderall in the past due to my not being able to consistently obtain my medication on a regular basis. I suffer also from chronic migraines, OCD, panic/anxiety, and psychotic episodes. I’m managing them without any narcotics or controlled subs. I wanted something I could stop as needed without physically debilitating symptoms. Nausea, nightmares, insomnia, anger, dilated pupils. My pharmacy didn’t have this med on time. Once I missed a dose and felt icky all day. After that I got ill and projectile vomited for a whole night. Took med next day and was okay. The second time I missed two because it wasn’t filled. Order never came in. Three days now of vomiting, not keeping Pedialyte down, sweats, insomnia, and the worst migraine in 2+ years. Nope. Ban it."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2024

For ADHD "Originally tried Adderall for my inattentive-type ADHD but felt even more distracted on it. Then went to Strattera. I don’t remember my exact response to it; certainly was better than the stimulant, but I felt things could be better. I think I started on 200 mg of Qelbree. I noticed less resistance to doing things. Tried upping to 400 mg, but I quickly realized that it was the first time any medication’s black box warning was kicking in, so I jumped back down to 200 mg immediately. I’ve been on a variety of meds for depression and anxiety over the years, so it really stood out. More recently, a move caused a change of insurance, and of course, they decided they needed a pre-authorization during the gap between my previous psych person and my new PCP. Currently on my third night without them. I’ve not had any nausea so far, knock on wood. I’ve had significant tiredness and insomnia for the past months; don’t know if it’s the Qelbree."