Why didn't adderall work for me this time?!


Question: Why didn't adderall work for me this time.?
I took adderall for my ADD (Adderall Rx 20mg) and the first day it worked great, and I even slept great. Although, I still was a bit irritable coming down. The second day I took it, it still worked, but it didn't last as long. Today, I took it and it really didn't seem to work at all. Maybe for a little bit two hours after I initially took it, but it went away. Now, I feel distracted and like my old self. What is going on here.? Is this medication wrong for me, or do I need a higher dosage.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
yeah, 20 mg. is the lowest dose for adderall, and you probably need to adjust up a bit already. ask your dr. but just so long as you aren't feeling more and more irratible every day you're on it (which means you need to try a different med) then you probably just need to take a bit more.

edit: the other answer, um, my doctor told me that after one or possibly two weeks there was a very real chance i would need a higher dose and he was right on. i only bumped my dosage up once but it also depends on how big or small you are AND how much you are affected by the meds. there are huge football players who take 20 mg. and do great, and there are little 5th graders who take 40 mg Xr and then a little 5 mg regular after school or at dinner. it just depends on how your body reacts. but it isn't unusual for you to feel the need for a different dose pretty early on.Health Question & Answer

You wouldn't see such a drastic change in such a short amount of time. Maybe the first day you took it you convinced yourself that this would work and, you know, mind over matter. Perhaps you should consult your doctor but you won't go to a higher dosage. Maybe counseling.?Health Question & Answer



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