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Adderall & Stomach Sensitivity

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I've been taking Adderall for a while now to help with my ADHD. Despite lowering the dose, I find that frequently shortly after taking the medication, my stomach starts aching slightly. This can last on and off in varying degrees until the medication is out of my system. It's hard to describe the pain, as it's more of a feeling than it really hurting exactly... I was just wondering if anybody else has had this side-effect and what they've done about it, if anything. I was thinking maybe when I eat in relation to taking the medication might make a difference, although I haven't been regular enough to be able to keep track. Does it help to eat something before taking the medication? Any thoughts?
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My son had stomach pain when he was on Daytrana patch. The Dr.'s took him off immediately. With Adderall he was more out of control.
If they keep changing the medication you just may not be adhd but bipolar, odd they have changed my sons diagnoises som much within the last year that it is hard to say.
I have heard though that sometimes adhd can change into bipolar.
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Psyc just told me that generic is much harder on the stomach. I feel the same thing, but mostly on regular. Haven't figured anything out to do with it, other than stay hydrated! I drink lots of water in order to ward that feeling off. Seems to work.
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