Does Adderall Xr help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 20% of 5 people who reported on Adderall Xr for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 80% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
20%better5 reports · few reports
1 better0 no change4 worse
What people say about Adderall Xr and anxiety
“I love feeling focused and calm throughout my day, however the side-effects are too much.”
“I had startlingly great results for several years with Adderall XR 20mg with no negatives whatsoever. ... Tolerance gradually built up...”
“It served me very well in the beginning, but over the past year or so I've noticed some serious changes in my overall mental health when it comes to focus, mood, and anxiety.”
“I have stopped it because it felt like I was on the clock the majority of the time and although it helped me tremendously, it felt like a double-edged sword.”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate0 meta-analyses · 15 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Adderall Xr.
Side effects people mention
insomnia 5irritability 4drowsiness 2anhedonia 2anxiety 2
What else is Adderall Xr used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count