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Is it safe to take ADD meds?

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:59 pm
by Ali-Mar
I just finished my Difcid taper two days ago on Saturday.... I stopped my ADD med when I contacted C-Diff and starting them again today.

I am supposed to take Adderall and Vyvanse for ADD, obviously not both on the same day. That said, as far as relapse is safe to take them?.. Should have asked before taking 10 mg today

Re: Is it safe to take ADD meds?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 1:05 am
by beth22
That is a question for your doctor or even a pharmacist if you can't reach the doctor.

Re: Is it safe to take ADD meds?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 3:22 am
by Ali-Mar
Yes, that would have been nice, I wish doctors and pharmacist knew some about C-Diff, I don’t trust them when it comes to C Diff

Re: Is it safe to take ADD meds?

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:45 pm
by cnatra
only drugs I’ve read some studies of that may negatively affect the gut microbiome enough to increase risk of CDI are drugs that bump seratonin levels
apparently seratonin plays a role in regulating our GI function

I don’t think Vyvanse or Adderall affect serotonin

I think both of those drugs elevate dopamine
and norepinephrine

Re: Is it safe to take ADD meds?

Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:20 am
by sammi79
I know this is a few weeks old, but I was told by my therapist to NOT take Adderall as long as I was having active bleeding.

Re: Is it safe to take ADD meds?

Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:23 am
by Ali-Mar
Thanks, Sammi , I didn't take it any longer, I decided to wait until I get rid of C Diff, I hope it will happen one day.