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Why does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) 25mg xr make me spacy an feel motionless like i feel like crying when it wears off.

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Dopamine withdrawal: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)s (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) effect on focus and attention is mediated by increasing brain concentration of Dopamine . Dopamine makes you feel happy, feel pleasure and satisfaction, and has a very strong positive effect on initiation . As the Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) loses its effect you are experiencing Dopamine levels drop significantly causing the symptoms you are experiencing. It resolves when your own level stabilize.

Answered 9/11/2016

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Side effects: These are vey common side effects and acn be managed with a dose adjustment or change od agent. The 'rebound' you experience at the end of the day is a side effect which may require not only a dosage adjustment but a change in your medication. Check with your physician!

Answered 1/6/2015

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) XR is an: Amphetamine medication. Too high a dose can cause a spacy or 'zombie' effect. It can also cause someone to feel emotional during or after it wears off. Work with your prescriber to find the best dose for effect and tolerability or an alternative medication if you can't get sufficient effect without intolerable side effects from Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr. There are many other choices.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Side Effects: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is designed to decrease the hyperactivity associated with ADHD so that would explain the 'motionless' feeling. However it should not make you feel space out or like crying as it wears off. It sounds like you're having side effects or simply not tolerating the medication well, possibly due to too high a dose. Discuss a change with your Dr.

Answered 7/11/2015

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