Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: n00bsWithBoobs on January 06, 2011, 09:08:58 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Aderall XR (and other drugs) & Hormones
Post by: n00bsWithBoobs on January 06, 2011, 09:08:58 AM
Post by: n00bsWithBoobs on January 06, 2011, 09:08:58 AM
I'm actually wondering if this applies to more than just one type of drug, but have you noticed any interactions of medications having a greater effect than usual?
Since starting HRT, I wake a lot more during the night and have difficulty falling back asleep. This effect is similar to when I'd take my Aderall XR past midday and try to sleep at a normal time. Obviously I should talk with my doc about lowering my dosage for Aderall, but has anyone else noticed increased drug interactions?
Since starting HRT, I wake a lot more during the night and have difficulty falling back asleep. This effect is similar to when I'd take my Aderall XR past midday and try to sleep at a normal time. Obviously I should talk with my doc about lowering my dosage for Aderall, but has anyone else noticed increased drug interactions?
Title: Re: Aderall XR (and other drugs) & Hormones
Post by: Janet_Girl on January 06, 2011, 12:38:28 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on January 06, 2011, 12:38:28 PM
You may wish to talk to your pharmacist/chemist about drug interactions also.
Title: Re: Aderall XR (and other drugs) & Hormones
Post by: regan on January 06, 2011, 12:45:51 PM
Post by: regan on January 06, 2011, 12:45:51 PM
There could be a number of things in play here. People do, in some cases, "outgrow" ADHD or otherwise see a reduction in their symptoms; so one drug regimen could have nothing to do with the other. I have heard of cases where the psychological symptoms of GID mimic ADHD, once HRT is started the symptoms resolve themselves.
Talk to both doctors about your concerns, I don't think its a drug interaction but a lessening of symptoms.
Talk to both doctors about your concerns, I don't think its a drug interaction but a lessening of symptoms.
Title: Re: Aderall XR (and other drugs) & Hormones
Post by: Stephanie.Izann on January 11, 2011, 04:45:32 PM
Post by: Stephanie.Izann on January 11, 2011, 04:45:32 PM
I take Ritalin and have taken Adderall XR too. My doc said it would NOT hinder my HRT. But, I still think you should ask your own Doc in the end.
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