Adderall and Binge Eating Disorder

bennyg1973
bennyg1973 Posts: 43 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hello,

I have recently been prescribed 10 mg twice daily of Adderall for possible ADHD. I do believe I have binge eating disorder via my nutritionist's opinion. Does Adderall help that by increasing dopamine? I wake up in the middle of the night and want to eat for reasons of what feels like boredom.

Any other experiences with Adderall? Does it increase anxiety, etc.? I know this isn't a medical question format, but I thought I would ask that too!

Thank you!

Answers

  • itrackeverything
    itrackeverything Posts: 3 Member
    Adderall does increase anxiety. BUT....it often decreases anxiety in people with true ADHD. It is what they call a paradoxical effect (opposite effect).
  • bennyg1973
    bennyg1973 Posts: 43 Member
    I know, it's strange! I don't think I'll take it because my (if) ADHD would be barely noticeable anyway. But I like that it is said to treat Binge Eating Disorder.

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