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Drinking to help wish comedown from meds

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I was diagnosed with ADHD a couple weeks ago and started on 25 mg Adderall XR. Overall it’s been a really positive change — I’m more social, more outgoing, and I can actually start and finish tasks. The main issue I’m running into is the comedown. I get irritable over small things and feel kind of empty/flat in the evenings. I’ve avoided taking an extra dose because I don’t want to mess with sleep or my prescription, but I’ve noticed that having a drink or two seems to smooth out the crash enough to get me through the night. I don’t want that to become a habit, so I’m curious what strategies, adjustments, or routines others have used to manage the Adderall XR comedown in a healthier way.

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r/ADHD
Posted
Feb 12, 2026 at 2:38 AM UTC
LeadScore: 8controlled

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Medication
Adderall XR
Condition
ADHD
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