{"id":628013,"date":"2024-05-02T10:15:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=628013"},"modified":"2024-10-25T09:58:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T13:58:52","slug":"adderall-withdrawal-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adderall-withdrawal-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does Adderall withdrawal last?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dextroamphetamine\/amphetamine <\/span>(<\/span>Adderall<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Adderall XR<\/span><\/a>) are prescription drugs that are primarily used to treat health conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. However, they are <\/span>sometimes misused<\/span><\/a> when people take higher than prescribed doses, which may lead to addiction to<\/span> their effects<\/span><\/a>, such as increased focus and extra energy. Further, <\/span>some adults with ADHD<\/span><\/a> may also deal with substance abuse, in which the two conditions can intersect.<\/span><\/p>\n

But what is Adderall, exactly, and how does it work? Adderall is a controlled substance prescription stimulant that combines amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, two central <\/span>nervous system (CNS) stimulants<\/span><\/a>. It increases dopamine and norepinephrine, both of which are neurotransmitters.<\/span><\/p>\n

As with any form of drug abuse or substance abuse, the withdrawal process from an Adderall addiction can be tough. An Adderall detox, in particular, can lead to common symptoms such as depression, mood swings, anxiety, headaches, cravings, nightmares, and trouble sleeping. By the third week or so, most patients typically experience significant improvement in their condition. However, people who have <\/span>taken higher doses<\/span><\/a> may experience withdrawal symptoms for an extended period. <\/span><\/p>\n

Read on for the specificities of the withdrawal timeline and medical advice regarding both short- and long-term treatments to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>What you should know about prescription Adderall<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

How long does Adderall withdrawal last?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Adderall withdrawal<\/span><\/a> process happens in stages, with varying symptoms at each phase. <\/span><\/p>\n

Adderall withdrawal timeline<\/span><\/h3>\n

First, a quick note on Adderall use versus Adderall abuse: “Withdrawal symptoms for patients who take Adderall as prescribed look very different than for those who are addicted to it recreationally,” says <\/span>Dr. Jason Kellogg, MD<\/span><\/a>, a psychiatrist and the medical director of Hotel California by the Sea. <\/span><\/p>\n

When taken as prescribed, withdrawal period symptoms may include fatigue, mild mood changes, and re-emerging symptoms of ADHD or ADD. These patients will also come off the medication slowly and with a prescribing physician, Dr. Kellogg says, instead of having to undergo an intense and sudden medical detox.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to patients who have an Adderall addiction, withdrawal symptoms may be more intense. Those symptoms will also look slightly different depending on where the patient is in the withdrawal process. The chart below highlights the symptoms for each time frame, as <\/span>evidenced<\/span><\/a> by a couple of <\/span>sources<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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RELATED: <\/b>Adderall alternatives: What can I take instead of Adderall?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Adderall withdrawal symptoms:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Adderall withdrawal <\/span><\/a>may entail a variety of psychological symptoms and physical symptoms, such as: <\/span><\/p>\n