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Does anyone get a lot of anxiety on Adhd meds and if so how do you manage it.

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I am starting a new career in a few weeks. I want to be at my best but I dont want to look to terribly nervous.

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I recently gave in and asked my doctor about the anxiety that Adderall was giving me, he then suggested I tried Focalin instead and also gave me Prozac. He said I should see less of the anxiety with Focalin and the Prozac would also help. I'm starting today!

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daybyday365 in reply to rodf21

Ok I take 150mg of zoloft with my concerta. It does help but some days my anxiety is high.

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Hopeful888

I have been struggling with anxiety and found 500mg of magnesium at night works. I also take 200mg L theanine during the day. Epson salt baths are wonderful for stress, I do that once or twice a week.

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Elfje

Stimulants give anxiety

But I think with a low doses off benzo it help

If the anxiety is separate

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