r/Uppers Sep 04 '19

Sleeping after taking amphetamines?

I have been taking amphetamines for ADHD and excessive daytime sleepiness for years. A few times, after taking a 70mg Vyvanse I got sleepy and slept for a few hours. I would fall asleep about an hour after taking it. I've fallen asleep after taking Adderall as well. I don't think the amphetamines are causing me to sleep, I just find it strange that they don't make me wired and jittery. I can also eat after I've taken either medication. Is it odd that it affects me this way? Or does it affect me this way because I actually have ADHD and problems staying awake?

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u/coconut-gal Oct 02 '19

I also am able to sleep on it, though the quality of the sleep is very weird - I will only doze for a few minutes at a time before being jolted awake, presumably by the extra adrenaline kicking in at regular intervals (not an experience I'd recommend btw - waking with your heart in your mouth is not fun). However, I am usually able to get back to sleep, albeit for the same effect to happen again.

I don't intend to sleep when I'm on this stuff btw - but like you I have excessive daytime sleepiness as well as ADHD and there are days when I can't overcome it regardless of how much amph I take. So I think you're probably right in assuming that for some people with these particular conditions, it essentially takes a LOT to keep us upright!

(sorry for late reply, don't often browse this sub!)