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What Causes Light Headedness And Anxiety Attacks On Taking Adderall?

Hi my name is Adam 36yo 196 athletic build. I have hypertension that is controlled and have ADD. Ive been prescribed Adderall 10 mg x 3/ day. I have been taking Adderall for a week (skipping days) and only taking from 2.5 to 5 mg X 2 a day. Today I took my second dose which was only 2.5mg and 2 hours later started feeling light headedness on right side of head and face and some discomfort in legs. I thought it was an anxiety attack, went home and checked my blood pressure and it was only 118/88. What could it of been and is Adderall known to give this kind of symptom and with a very low dosage? Could this be normal and I should just get used to it?
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
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Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to Adderall adverse effects.

I recommend continue taking Adderall and increase the dose very slowly. These adverse effects will become better tolerated after some time.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Light Headedness And Anxiety Attacks On Taking Adderall?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to Adderall adverse effects. I recommend continue taking Adderall and increase the dose very slowly. These adverse effects will become better tolerated after some time. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri