Just started Adderall XR. How long before it works??

Question

My new doctor thinks I was previously misdiagnosed with depression/anxiety. I did as well, which is why I discontinued taking my prescription for 20 mg of Fluoxetine. I took it for 7 months, but quit 3 months ago. I felt like it was calming my moods, but not helping the root of my problem, which was lack of focus, concentration, etc. I'm to start out on 5 mg of Adderall XR tomorrow morning. I don't know anything about this medication, but 5 mg of anything doesn't seem like much. Just wondering how long this medication takes to take affect, if at all. Any additional advice/warnings are welcomed as well.

Answer 1

It should work fairly quickly--it doesn't have to "load" like fluoxetine.  Consult www.askapatient.com for some very unscientific but personal notes from people taking the drug.  I hope it works for you.