hypothyroidism adderall

sher · Silver Member Joined: 12 Jul 2002 Posts: 262

I was just recently diagnosed with ADD and hypothyroidism. Then I have started a regimen of trial and error with meds. First beginning with Strattera and quit for side effects, then on Ritalin, which made me rash and now I am back on Adderall. First time I quit Adderall because the cost, but now I really think this works the best for me. I don’t know if there is anyone else who experienced the same.

carlyon · Silver Member Joined: 25 Oct 2002 Posts: 238

I wondered if there were any ladies out there who are going through menopause, like me, and has ADD and suffering from Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism in the same time. I'm a teacher and it seems that any negative behavior that was slightly noticeable before menopause is so much worse now. I guess ADD and hypothyroidism lead me to the forgetfulness, and I think that some of my grade level colleagues think that I'm turning into a full blown idiot. I am not sure how the Adderall will help but am ever hopeful for some return of mind and sanity and memory. At least I shall expect better concentration for memory and spelling. I really hope Addreall will help both of us, because this became too hard for me. Especially I feel bad when someone tells me something and five minutes later I ask them again. This is something which only leaves me feeling worse then I already do in my own mind. I just hope Adderall will help with hypothyroidism and we will feel better.

Mitamins · Silver Member Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 166

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Nutritional therapy should be an important component of the treatment of ADD and will also help keep your child free of many other diet related disorders. The best way to ensure that your child eats an additive-free diet is to buy only fresh foods and prepare them yourself, feed your entire family a whole-foods diet. B vitamins are healing to stressed-out nerves. Good sources include brown rice, brewer’s yeast, and leafy green vegetables. Food that’s high in vitamin C will encourage the release of these toxins from the body, so feed your child citrus fruits for desserts. Iron deficiency is linked to short attention spans and memory problems, unsulfured blackstrap molasses to give your child an adequate amount of this mineral Make sure to keep blood-sugar levels balanced by avoiding simple sugars and refined carbohydrates and providing adequate protein with meals (nuts, legumes, lean poultry, and fish). Regularly serve brain-healthy foods that are rich in essential fatty acids, include fish (trout, salmon, halibut), nuts (walnuts, almonds), and ground flaxseeds. Do not feed your child anything with artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. This means you’ll have to eliminate fast food, as well as all junk and processed food. Eliminating sugar include most sore-bought fruit juices, which is famous for making children hyper.

Sherrilou · Newbie Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

Is it possible to take Sythroid 0.125mg (under-active thyroid), and take Adderall XR, (ADHD), at the same time ? I hear, anyone who has a thyroid condition should not take ADHD medication, is this true ?

Guest · Guest

I'm just answering Sherrilou's question.

ADHD medication should not be consumer with an overactive thyroid--not an underactive.

There are recent studies that even indicate that the amphetamines in adderall are good for people with hypothyroidism. Sometimes it re-stimulates parts of the brain that slowed down with the condition.

Hope that helps.

Guest · Guest

I'm postmenopausal, have been hypothyroid since 1992, and take Adderall because I'm a hypersomniac i.e. sleep too much. I've never had a problem mixing the meds.

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