Adderall helps me breathe

[ShinyJabberwocky]

So I've been having some breathing-related issues, which I assumed were from a paralyzed vocal cord, but apparently my pulmonologist thinks it's something else. I was recently prescribed Adderall IR 10mgs, and the weird thing is, I can breathe so much better. I notice this because after it wears off, I can tell that my breathing has gone back to being a bit difficult. I don't like taking the Adderall all the time, but it seems to have this excellent side effect.

When I research this on Google, the majority of articles are about Adderall and shallow breathing, but I have the exact opposite effect--I can breathe better, deeper and more efficiently.

Any ideas?

[Dayeanu]

I don't know the answer as to why, but it has the same effect on me. I recently began taking adderall for ADHD. It works as well as an albuterol inhaler for me. It was the first, and best, effect I get from it, other than making me sleep
really well.

[COPDgal]

I found your question because I have "very severe" COPD and wondered if this was a known side effect/advantage.  I was prescribed the adderall for ADD (I only take 1/2 the 10 mg prescribed), but I noticed on days I take it, it seems to greatly improve my  breathing / inhales.  I  not only can focus better but have increased stamina just from better breathing (as well as from the speed, I suppose).

[Sandman2]

That is interesting.  Have you tried the extended release version?

[allmymarbles]

Adderall, being an upper (a form of speed), it would produce the effects you describe.

[allmymarbles]

As for your digestion, it makes sense that Adderall would speed it up.

[ShinyJabberwocky]

It's entirely possible, although if it is asthma, I've only recently developed it. I'm sort of hoping it's asthma versus something like COPD. I also notice that on a full stomach, I find it hard to breathe, but Adderall not only helps me breathe a little better, but keeps my stomach empty too.

So maybe both of those things...not sure.