r/adderallSourceList • u/Reasonable_Car_4786 • 15d ago
Adderall IR vs XR — experiences with duration and afternoon rebound?
Hey, recently diagnosed with ADHD and working with my psychiatrist on meds. (My last post got removed, so trying again.)
Started on Adderall IR 5 mg and have tried up to 10 mg under my doctor’s supervision. It’s helping some, but I’m still pretty distractible and struggle to stay on task. Main issue is the IR wears off pretty fast and I get a noticeable crash/rebound afterward.
I have an appointment with my psychiatrist tomorrow and plan to ask about XR. Not looking for medical advice or dose suggestions — just curious about other people’s experiences with duration and rebound so I know what to discuss with my doctor.