I was so happy to read your post. I have been taking Adderall XR off and on for years. I complained to my Dr that my nose turns red. It seems to happen when I eat while on Adderall. My Dr. Assumed it was due to a allergic reaction to fod or alcohol. However, it also happens when I am not eating, sometimes later in the day I will notice my nose is flushed. I can sometimes physically feel it happening, my face gets tingling, my nose feels a little numb like.

I also get very irritable on Adderall. I can be really short with people and I have no tolerance or patience. I become hyperfocused and task oriented which does help me get things accomplished. Sometimes I feel my heart pounding, but not to the extent that I need to other meds to address the heart situation. Please let me know if you learn of any news about the flushed nose syndrome.

Thanks! Suzanne D

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I will definitely let you know if I find any info. on this. It has definitely made me alittle more self-conscious (as if I needed that!). I frequently powder my nose so not to stand out!

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Red Nose Syndrome??? Funny someone should write about such a thing....

I'm a 53 yr old taking Adderall XR for several years. After all these years of attributing my "red face" syndrome to hot flashes or early menopause, there may be a totally other explanation for my hot red face. Doesn't last too long, about maybe 10 mins or so; and happens intermittently. Just something else to think about.

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Maria, That, too, had crossed my mind, but I am 18 months post-hysterectomy (& ovaries). My estrogen levels should be consistent now with the patch. I have only been on Adderall XR for 3-4 months now. I really have had no other changes nor any other medications (other than the beta blocker) to blame. I just don't know what is causing this strange phenomenon.

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