Adderall keeping me from getting erections?

[xmarksbreakdownx]

Ok, I've currently started taking Adderall (1. Yes, I am an adult. 2. Yes... an adult with ADHD and 3. Yes, Legally.) to help me out at work as prescribed. Other than the fact it's almost 2 in the morning I'm wide awake and about to loose my fucking mind, It's ok. That is except for, I cannot get an erection. And normally, I'm a really horny guy. Nine times out of ten, if I get naked, I will get erect. If not fully erect, I can always get a semi. Is this normal? Can anyone help me, please? Help? Please?

 

[bananaclubcock]

It's very normal. Amphetamines reduce blood flow to the genitals. I was briefly on adderall during winter and my dick would shrink to well under an inch in length and I'm already a surprise package kind of guy, going from 1.75"-2.25" soft to less than 1/16" under 7" hard. The shrinkage is distressing and even made urination difficult on occasion.

The speedfreaks/methheads I knew when I was younger talked about the big time shrinkage, but they are usually using 10x+ the doses that are prescribed. One famous amphetamine user, Johnny Cash, was supposedly using 300-500mg of dexedrine (one of the amphetamines in adderall) EVERY DAY!

 

[xmarksbreakdownx]

... Ok. Well then this is not going to work out for me then. I don't think my dick has ever been this soft in my entire life.

 

[Stroking18]

Im prescribed as well. Im assuming youre taking XR in the morning - if so it shouldnt be nearly as active at 2am. Are you new to it? I had issues you describe initially.. id seriously be sitting there getting head for an hour with no response. I found the nerves/your health play more a role. You look to be in good phsyical health and im assuming your have a good diet?

Would love to hear others input

 

[xmarksbreakdownx]

Im prescribed as well. Im assuming youre taking XR in the morning - if so it shouldnt be nearly as active at 2am. Are you new to it? I had issues you describe initially.. id seriously be sitting there getting head for an hour with no response. I found the nerves/your health play more a role. You look to be in good phsyical health and im assuming your have a good diet?

Would love to hear others input

I'm not sure what kind it is, I'm terrible at reading the bottles (My mother would be ashamed... she's a retied nurse, Lol!), but it's 10MG if that helps.

When I was younger I was told I had ADD. I took medication for it up until the seventh grade, when me and my mother decided to take me off of it.

(Before reading, I'm not trying to brag, as we all know there's no millionaires in real estate right now, it's just a back story so it all makes sense.)

It was recently prescribed to me for work. I work for a real estate firm, and I do my job pretty damn well if I may so so myself. However, in order to move up the ladder, I have to pass a special exam. It took me 3 times to pass the initial exam to get hired, which caused me to almost not to even get hired.

Thankfully they did hire me and quickly realized the test had nothing to do with my knowledge of the job and the ability to do it. Because of that, when time for me to take this next test, they talked with my doctor about how I did on the test the first time compared to how I work, and this is what they came up with. I really would like to pass this the first time, so I figured what the hell?

Anyway, she told me to take it twice daily. I took my first dose Yesterday at 1pm then my second at 8pm. She said to take it 4 hours before going to bed because, "It might cause slight hyperness at night."

BULLSHIT. I have been awake for the past THIRTY FOUR HOURS. During these 34 hours my cock has been softer than a pillow. It's honesly making me wonder if it's shrinking it's so soft. As of today I took my "morning" dose, but I have yet to take the evening one.

As far as my diet goes, I'm just naturally skinny. I eat like a Mack truck. I do run 3 times a week though. And thank you

 

[achillesx]

If you're willing to dish out a bit of $ -- there's plenty of legal cognitive enhancements that you can use that are "smoother" and will actually help with memory retention and focus, instead of the straight stimulation you get from an amphetamine.

If you're interested let me know, and I may actually start a thread about it or inbox you.

 

[DAMP1]

If you're willing to dish out a bit of $ -- there's plenty of legal cognitive enhancements that you can use that are "smoother" and will actually help with memory retention and focus, instead of the straight stimulation you get from an amphetamine.

If you're interested let me know, and I may actually start a thread about it or inbox you.

Thread sounds great to me....

 

[SoyRacer]

I'm on XR but only take it on day's when I know I'll need the extra focus. Erection not quite "normal" for at least a day after. I stopped taking it as a daily mainly because I didn't want addiction to be a factor. Once I dialed it back I noticed myself coming back to "normal".

 

[deleted696726]

speaking from experience and assuming that you take 10mg x2 daily, you need to bump up the first pill to the morning; the second pill, taken between lunch-3pm.

always take with food. your system will thank you.

taking 10mg at 8pm at night is a shot in the foot, as you've learned by now.

 

[dude_007]

Yes, adderall can cause ED. It can also increase libido. You may just need time to allow your body to adjust. However, if you haven't slept for almost two days then it may be too high of a daily dose or not the right medication for you.

 

[xmarksbreakdownx]

Starting off, thank you for all the answers. It's actually comforting to know I'm not the only adult having to take ADHD medication. To be honest, I was very embrassed about it. I think I'm going to meet with my doctor on Wenesday and talk about me getting on something else. Not just because of the erections, but because I have yet to feel sleeply in the slightest. But, I mean... my house is really clean right now...

 

[erratic]

Yeah, I would be less concerned about the erections than the sleep. Lack of sleep has all kinds of side effects - other than a clean house.

If you were just experiencing ED, I'd say give it some time for your body to get used to it. Often times the side effects attenuate with time, or go away entirely. But lack of sleep catches up with yout body quickly, I can say from experience. I'm glad to heat you're seeing your doctor.

Good luck!

 

[xmarksbreakdownx]

Yeah, I would be less concerned about the erections than the sleep. Lack of sleep has all kinds of side effects - other than a clean house.

If you were just experiencing ED, I'd say give it some time for your body to get used to it. Often times the side effects attenuate with time, or go away entirely. But lack of sleep catches up with yout body quickly, I can say from experience. I'm glad to heat you're seeing your doctor.

Good luck!

Well, the erections were my main problem when I wrote this, because it wassn't that late for m to be up. Now, it's taken a back seat. I've been awake since Sunday morning at 8:30 with no problem. I don't think it's agreeing with me...

But yes, this extra energy has cause me to probably have the cleanest house in the neighborhood! Lol!

 

[sexplease]

I used to be on Ritalin as a kid. Hyper, ADD, can't sit still, can't concentrate. etc., etc..
Well, it turns our I'm one of those people who need to move. I'm not a dancer, but I do more work as a 55 year old scenic artist than 2 people combined half my age.
Have a view on this, Sir Ken Robinson is spot on for me, perhaps you and some of the other posters.
Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity | Video on TED.com

 

[OPPinSLC]

Starting off, thank you for all the answers. It's actually comforting to know I'm not the only adult having to take ADHD medication. To be honest, I was very embrassed about it. I think I'm going to meet with my doctor on Wenesday and talk about me getting on something else. Not just because of the erections, but because I have yet to feel sleeply in the slightest. But, I mean... my house is really clean right now...

You might want to take less and see if that helps. Failing that, there is a drug called conserta, which is methylphenidate, but the formulation has an outer part that dissolves quickly, and an inner part that dissolves slowly so you get increased concentration, but the drug is cleared at night so you can sleep.

 

[xmarksbreakdownx]

I used to be on Ritalin as a kid. Hyper, ADD, can't sit still, can't concentrate. etc., etc..
Well, it turns our I'm one of those people who need to move. I'm not a dancer, but I do more work as a 55 year old scenic artist than 2 people combined half my age.
Have a view on this, Sir Ken Robinson is spot on for me, perhaps you and some of the other posters.
Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity | Video on TED.com

Well, in my normal life I don't take medication for it. Kind of like with you, my hyperness or whatever helps me do my job at my best. I was just taking it to help me pass these exams for working comming up.

You might want to take less and see if that helps. Failing that, there is a drug called conserta, which is methylphenidate, but the formulation has an outer part that dissolves quickly, and an inner part that dissolves slowly so you get increased concentration, but the drug is cleared at night so you can sleep.

I might look into that. Thankfully, I was able to go to sleep and stay asleep all last night. She told me to give it a week and if I don't fair off then to come back. I didn't tell her about me not being able to get an erection. I just don't feel comfortable telling a woman doctor such things.

 

[bananaclubcock]

Sorry to hear about being up for so long, that must have been distressing!

I think you said you didn't read the label, so I'll recommend you really do everything you can to eliminate caffeine from your diet and probably eliminate alcohol, at least at first. Not only are both adderall and caffeine stimulants, but they can have strange and unpredictable interactions. It isn't a sure thing that they will, but at least when start out it is best to assume that they do.

Also, realize your doctor is stabbing in the dark for answers to help. This means that they are probably going to avoid crazy high doses, but it does not mean that they have any idea what your best dose is. I was started on 20mg and found that 10mg was much better and latter found that 5mg was better still. If you are on XR, it is relatively easy to dump the beads from the capsule into applesauce or yogurt and just swallow it (chewing messes up the extended release), so you can take only half of the dose at a time. I would not feel bad about trying a smaller dose this way, especially after being up for 24+ hours.

And yes, being very active helps focus much more than drugs for some of us. And it is less harmful.

And finally, in the midst of it all, doesn't having a clean place feel great?

 

[xmarksbreakdownx]

Sorry to hear about being up for so long, that must have been distressing!

I think you said you didn't read the label, so I'll recommend you really do everything you can to eliminate caffeine from your diet and probably eliminate alcohol, at least at first. Not only are both adderall and caffeine stimulants, but they can have strange and unpredictable interactions. It isn't a sure thing that they will, but at least when start out it is best to assume that they do.

Also, realize your doctor is stabbing in the dark for answers to help. This means that they are probably going to avoid crazy high doses, but it does not mean that they have any idea what your best dose is. I was started on 20mg and found that 10mg was much better and latter found that 5mg was better still. If you are on XR, it is relatively easy to dump the beads from the capsule into applesauce or yogurt and just swallow it (chewing messes up the extended release), so you can take only half of the dose at a time. I would not feel bad about trying a smaller dose this way, especially after being up for 24+ hours.

And yes, being very active helps focus much more than drugs for some of us. And it is less harmful.

And finally, in the midst of it all, doesn't having a clean place feel great?

Well, being awake that long wasn't... I'm not sure what word I want to use, I guess... bad. It's not like I was really tired and couldn't sleep, I just had no urge to. The thing with that was that I know it's not good for my body to be going strong Sunday 8:30am til 2:30 am Monday night/Tuesday morning. It's not like I was walking around misrible and drosey.

I very rarely drink alcohol, and I just don't drink coffee period, so I'm ok with that aspect.

And I know my doctor is just trying things. I'm on the 10MG dose currently. I do hope it works, because the test cost $100 to take, and I wouldn't have to pay to take it, but my company will and then take it from my paycheck, so I'd much rather pass the first time around.

But all in all, being awake for 42 straight hours wassn't so bad. I never felt drowsy or like I was going to pass out. Even when I went to sleep last night, I went peacefully and not in an exhasted state. That and my house being clean makes me feel very special, Lol! I'm going to ride it out for the week and see how it goes...

 

[Stephenmass]

My only suggestion to all of this would be to report all side effects, including lack of erectile function to your doctor. It doesn't matter if they are female or male, they have heard it all.

 

[xmarksbreakdownx]

My only suggestion to all of this would be to report all side effects, including lack of erectile function to your doctor. It doesn't matter if they are female or male, they have heard it all.

That's the plan. Lol. I was just saying I'd prefer my own doctor (male) but this was provided by insurance.