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Adderall XR and Seizure medications

Tue, 12/16/2008 - 19:07
I just went to see my doctor for my check - up and I told her of some symtoms that I have been having for a while now and she put me on the very small dose of Adderall XR, which is 5mg. I was wondering if anyone else is taking Adderall or Adderall XR with their seizure meds. I am already taking Lamictal, Keppra XR, and Klonopin. One of the side effects of this medication is possible seizures, but it is very rare. I was just wondering what others thought too.

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Re: Adderall XR and Seizure medications

Submitted by Takehisbrain on Sat, 2012-07-07 - 22:19
I realize I'm a little late to the party but I just ran across this thread. I can relate to bamamom since I'm in a similar situation. AEDs affect my energy level and my corrective surgeries have affected my attention span. My epileptologist suggested testing with a neuropsychologist, who concluded that I may not have grown up with ADD, but I have all the symptoms now. Neuro started me on 10 mg Adderall as a conservative start, then bumped me to 20mg XR. I've stayed at that dose but my neuro also added 10mg IR to supplement midway through the day since I'm metabolizing it quickly. Only three months so far but no issues yet. I see your post is from awhile ago so you've probably made your decision, but for any others making this decision take note that while seizures may be rare in general for this drug, they aren't as rare for people with epilepsy. That said, your neuro should be able to put you at a dose that works while still taking into account your condition. Best, Takehisbrain (but not all of it) 4k mg Keppra 500 mg Dilantin 1k mg Lamictal 2 partial right frontal lobectomies 1 temporal resection

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I am seeing alot of u

Submitted by QueenofTSD on Tue, 2018-07-03 - 15:30
I am seeing alot of u wondering if its ok to take adderal when u are prone to seizures. The answer is a definite NO. no matter if u have meds to control your seizures.The reason its a stimulant. There are other add or adhd meds out available for you.

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