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Anxious, difficulty in focussing.  Diagnosed with adult ADD.  Hair loss after taking Adderall.  Any other medication?
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Hi I have been diagnosed with adult ADD and have been on Adderall XR 10mg for the last 8 months.  I stopped taking it two days ago and am waiting for my doctor to call with a new script - probably Vyvanse.  I stopped taking it because It has caused lots of hair loss.  My hair is thinner, more coarse and dry.  I am very anxious because my thoughts are all over the place and hard to focus and cannot perform one task without starting 10 others.  Any advice as to what to take other than Adderall xr and NOT have the hair loss?
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Hi,If you had hair loss with Adderall, it is quite likely that you'll have hair loss with Vyvanse as well, as both are amphetamines. There are other medications available for ADD like bupropion and atomoxetine which are safer and also are easier to quit, than the amphetamine based medicines. Best wishes!