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On Adderall Since Long. Side Effects? Does It Cause Kidney Stones?

Hi, just wondering if there were any studies that supported adderall as a cause of kidney stones. I've been on adderall for at least 10 years, and only just started getting the stones about 2 years ago. But since then they're very frequent. However, when I went off adderall I noticed they lessened significantly, and have already increased tenfold in the week since I started taking it again. When I was off adderall, I was off for about 6 months. One stone was analyzed and the results were indeterminate origin, or something similar to that, I can't remember the exact way it was phrased.

The first stone I had was excruciating, however, after that, the others don't seem to be as painful, even though sometimes they do look bigger. I don't know if this is a sign of something bad either, but I hope not.

A year ago, my kidneys were tested and were functioning fine, despite the stones.

I hope you can put all this info together and maybe help me out a bit.I will talk to my doc in June, but right now I'm out of the country and would just like some quick advice! Thanks!

Katie
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
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Greetings !

Welcome to the site.

Well it is unlikely for Adderall to be the reason behind your kidney stones since it is not associated with this as a side effect.

The fact that after discontinuing Adderall you noticed a decrease in the frequency of stone formation could be best described as a chance finding as kidney stone formation in the body is very random and not dictated by any regular timing / interval and so this very nature of kidney stone formation justifiably explains the frequency decline which coincided with Adderall withdrawal.

So to summarize--

-- Adderall is unlikely to be the cause for your kidney stone formation.

-- You shall continue taking Adderall as per the guidance of your doctor.

-- As for kidney stones you should keep yourself well hydrated by drinking lots of fluids including water, lemonade, cranberry juice, coconut water.

I hope this allays your dilemma regarding Adderall's effect on your condition.

Wish you all the best.

Regards..
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On Adderall Since Long. Side Effects? Does It Cause Kidney Stones?

Greetings ! Welcome to the site. Well it is unlikely for Adderall to be the reason behind your kidney stones since it is not associated with this as a side effect. The fact that after discontinuing Adderall you noticed a decrease in the frequency of stone formation could be best described as a chance finding as kidney stone formation in the body is very random and not dictated by any regular timing / interval and so this very nature of kidney stone formation justifiably explains the frequency decline which coincided with Adderall withdrawal. So to summarize-- -- Adderall is unlikely to be the cause for your kidney stone formation. -- You shall continue taking Adderall as per the guidance of your doctor. -- As for kidney stones you should keep yourself well hydrated by drinking lots of fluids including water, lemonade, cranberry juice, coconut water. I hope this allays your dilemma regarding Adderall s effect on your condition. Wish you all the best. Regards..