Hingham, MA
A 19-year-old female asked:
I'm 120 pounds and take an adderall xr 30mg in the morning. is it okay to take a 50mg dramamine (dimenhydrinate) at around 11pm to help me sleep?
4 doctor answers • 13 doctors weighed in
Dr. Douglas Beyanswered
Psychiatry 58 years experience
Should be ok: Can't think of any problems--there r better sleep aids than dramamine (dimenhydrinate) but if u r happy with it no problem.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine): As long as these are prescribed and u have no residual effect the following morning from dramamine, (dimenhydrinate) should be ok.
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Dr. Peter Williamsanswered
ADHD and Autism 42 years experience
Full Day Dosing: You will be better off if your prescriber gives you full-day dosing for your ADHD. Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) XR lasts no longer than 12-hours and if an adult does not have a late afternoon dose of this or similar meds, they often experience a kick-back effect and have a disturbance of sleep. The late afternoon dose of short acting stimulant should drop off just before bedtime and you will sleep like a rock.
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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan commented
Specializes in Family Medicine
It is OK to take a dramamine, but talk to your doctor about your sleep issues.
Jun 11, 2015
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Dramamine or other sleep aids are medication even if " over the counter" . Speak with your doctor about trying different meds or dosing regimens to maximize the benefit to you with the least amount of side effects such as sleep disturbance. Good luck
Jun 11, 2015
Dr. William Singeranswered
Pediatric Neurology 52 years experience
Consider alternative: If you are experiencing difficulty getting to sleep after taking Adderall XR, consider a problem with rebound to an over tired state. Among alternatives would be Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) which can last up to 15 hours or consider Provigil or Nuvigil which generally do not negatively affect sleep.
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