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Posted by bissie66 on March 24, 2006, at 6:20:41
i was taking 60 mg adderall (30 XR earling morning, 30 mid-afternoon). it eventually made me manic (i'm bp II) and my dr. said to take a week drug holiday (normally i take 1 day per week holiday) and then cut dose in half. my question: today is day 5 without adderall and i've been quite depressed and lethargic the whole time (and sleeping a ton). i have a weekend coming up where i must have energy and enthusiasm to get thru. my pdoc is out of town so i can't ask him -- advice/experience anyone on whether 5 days is enough?? thanx so muchc.
Posted by minimal on March 24, 2006, at 11:13:16
In reply to urgent question re: adderall, posted by bissie66 on March 24, 2006, at 6:20:41
Today, I am on day 7 of an Adderall holiday myself. I was taking a much smaller dose just before the holiday, (10 mg daily), but what has helped me over the past 7 days has been a mix of fish oil, caffeine, magnesium, and Nature's Way Alive multi-vitamin. While my dose of Add is much smaller than yours, I must say that this combination, taken for about one month already prior to the beginning of the holiday, has greatly improved my life during this break period. Last time I took a break, I was irritable for 2 weeks. It has been much better this time (although it could be for several other factors besides the supplement regiment).
On the other hand, I do think that 5 days is enough of a break to begin once more on the smaller dose. Can you take the adderall for this weekend and then take another, more prolonged holiday from the 30 mg at some time in the next few weeks - perhaps even following some of my above advice to make your break slightly more bearable? Just a thought. I am interested in hearing from others as well.
Posted by bissie66 on March 24, 2006, at 12:03:25
In reply to Re: urgent question re: adderall, posted by minimal on March 24, 2006, at 11:13:16
thanks for your reply! i think 5 days would be long enough too . . i just have this 'thing' about being 'non-compliant' after getting reamed by an old pdoc for 'self-medicating'. my new pdoc is infinitely cooler, more laid-back, understanding, and just better in general. thanks for your suggestions too . .how interesting that they've helped so much (the vitamins etc.). and yes, i can certainly take a holiday later if need be. i take a one-day holiday every week as well.
> Today, I am on day 7 of an Adderall holiday myself. I was taking a much smaller dose just before the holiday, (10 mg daily), but what has helped me over the past 7 days has been a mix of fish oil, caffeine, magnesium, and Nature's Way Alive multi-vitamin. While my dose of Add is much smaller than yours, I must say that this combination, taken for about one month already prior to the beginning of the holiday, has greatly improved my life during this break period. Last time I took a break, I was irritable for 2 weeks. It has been much better this time (although it could be for several other factors besides the supplement regiment).
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> On the other hand, I do think that 5 days is enough of a break to begin once more on the smaller dose. Can you take the adderall for this weekend and then take another, more prolonged holiday from the 30 mg at some time in the next few weeks - perhaps even following some of my above advice to make your break slightly more bearable? Just a thought. I am interested in hearing from others as well.
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