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UpDownMiddleGround
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Registered: January 2015
Location: Southeast, U.S.
Posts: 443
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Thu September 6, 2018
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Helps me to stay focused
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If I take it too late, I can't go to sleep.
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I have had good experiences.
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itsbeenalongtime
Junior Member
Registered: March 2018
Location: ca
Posts: 14
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Sat March 31, 2018
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 9
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energy energy energy
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jittery, short temper
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I have been on adrenal with Wellbutrin, Xanex and ability for a decade. Without it, I cannot function. Tried to go off a few times and was either falling asleep by noon or sinking to a withdrawal from humanity phase. If I then take it, my energy improves dramatically but I find myself totally irritated with everything and everyone sometimes, My patience for others becomes zero but my patience with my work *accountant" improves, Honestly not sure why with my ADD I ever got into accounting...l..
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Cyllya
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Registered: September 2016
Location: Phoenix AZ USA
Posts: 127
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Sun March 26, 2017
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $12.00| Rating: 9
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reduced ADHD PI symptoms
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dry mouth, inconsistant effect
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I've taken Adderall XR, which is supposed to be the equivalent of two half-size instant-release doses taken four hours apart. (I think, in practice, the release tends to be more gradual than that.) The smallest dose I've taken is 5mg XR and the largest is 15mg XR.
I normally have attention problems, working memory problems, and initiation problems, and Adderall does a good job of getting rid of all of those, but only for the first three months or so. After that time, it stops working for initiation but still works for attention and working memory problems. In order to have it keep helping with initiation, I need to raise the dose or abstain from the med for 2+ weeks. (Skipping one day every week doesn't seem to work.)
The side effects are mild at the doses I've taken, but the cardiovascular side effects are the reason I haven't raised the dose to a level that would be more effective. The med has withdrawal effects, but they are only a slight nuisance.
The extended release pill is easily affected by gastrointestinal pH, so I've had to be careful about what I eat. If I eat the wrong thing, the medicine becomes ineffective and I'll even feel withdrawal effects. I have GERD, so other people will probably have to be less careful than me.
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FormerChampionLadyH
New Member
Registered: February 2016
Location: Washington, D.C.
Posts: 6
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Thu February 18, 2016
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Sorry, I needed to ask this question (obviously not a review). Does anyone take Adderall for Bipolar Disorder or in combination with anti-depressants? My doctor won't prescribe because of my history of drug abusive (yet not prescribing encourages me to look for street drugs...doctors geesh) but the meds I'm on I gain weight and feel no motivation or concentration. Obviously, Adderall gives people motivation and concentration. What is the point of my Doctor being worried about drug abuse when he has the power on how much to give me and the fact I got to be on damaging Bipolar meds for the rest of my life anyway. I'm sick of this.
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spanishkit
Junior Member
Registered: October 2015
Location: In my own head
Posts: 17
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Mon October 26, 2015
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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helped me a lot
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none
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I was perfectly fine able to do what I needed. I have no idea why I was ever taken off of it.
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FIND_THE_FLOW
New Member
Registered: June 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 5
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Wed June 3, 2015
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Its the king of drugs. That is the poz
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interested in actual cons? msg me
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I tried 2 times to be short and to the point with the drug. Its pro's its cons.. Which there are both... every time I begin to explain i realize I'm typing a novel... If someone has been diag'd with ADD and is interested in this medication feel free to msg me. There are many ppl online that have a higher learning of sorts about this medication.. For me, I will explain it in a blunt way.. Because im far from having higher intelligence. I have been taking it for 6 yrs. I'm not in my teens. I'm 35 . I believe I know this drug inside and out and can explain this in a very NON PC way..
I've abused it.. BADLY.. However, that was years ago. I educated myself on how to get the amazing effects back by NOT abusing it.. I can explain how your life will most likely change for the better. And not just a little better. BUT A LOT.. I'm sure for some it wont work the same for.... I do 'think' I know why but again, im not a dr. just a bird brain
With all that being said. And understanding how to "hack" this drug to where you don't abuse and allow it to work, I will say that right now it is HANDS DOWN the best drug there is... It can improve so many things.. Plus making you simply love life....
Some may read this and totally disagree. As I said, there are several things to be explained and understood..
Adderall will go down as the ORIGINAL miracle drug... If you research anything related to these kinds of advanced "smart drugs" research as far as our military etc, you will see that it all stems from amphetamine's . Its not perfect. But with what we have to choose from it almost is.
There are a few other meds I've been reading about that I believe will surpass adderall soon.. But if you take ritalin, vyvance, concerta or whatever other lame thing they throw your way, just flush it.....
Thank you for taking the time to read. I'm very happy I decided to join this community.. In just one day I'm amazed at the pure kindness and support ppl have given me. I also see this sincere concern for ppl truly struggling in their lives. The responses I see to other posters have been amazing.. ... I wish all of you the best.
My apologies if there are times when reading something I post is a bit rough. Grammatically etc. Even with adderall I'm always in a rush... to go where? who knows
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Erik456
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Registered: May 2015
Location: LA
Posts: 79
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Wed May 20, 2015
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 0
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PROS:
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it works
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none
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I usually purchase prescribed medicines by americantrustpills (seriously, this place sucks) free of danger. Sadly I use to take lots of it so low price is vital for me.
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Fastidious Raptor
New Member
Registered: June 2012
Location: Sonoma County, Ca
Posts: 9
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Wed December 3, 2014
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Helps Focus, Memory, Motivation
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Dry Mouth, GI Upset
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The most helpful stimulant medication I have used to manage my ADHD symptoms so far.
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bea1990
Junior Member
Registered: December 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 12
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Fri November 7, 2014
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $50.00| Rating: 9
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Extreme motivation, enhanced creativity, better focused, more social, alert
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Dry mouth, insomnia, irritable, stomach pain, addictive
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Oh Adderal...how I love you. Life on Adderall has turned me into Superwoman. I feel like I can do ANYTHING that I put my mind to and I often succeed at those things. My weight is exactly where I want it to be also because I dont crave fatty foods. This drug unlocks something in my brain that I cant explain. Something that gives me an intense drive to reach my goals. It is truly amazing.
But...when im NOT on it; all i want to do is sleep and lay around, i gain more weight, im anxious in social situations, i lack motivation for everything, my room and car are a mess, i cant focus on anything that doesnt interest me, and I get very depressed. So...I hope my doctor never tells me that I have to stop taking it because I dont know what i'll do.
Every rose has its thorn, I guess.
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PsyTech
New Member
Registered: February 2014
Location: Arizona
Posts: 7
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Tue April 8, 2014
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 10
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PROS:
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Increased concentration, focus, overall alertness and increase in thought process.
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Affected sleep patterns at beginning or adjustment to dosage, a lot of contraindications o other medications but outwigh the risk in my case.
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This product has helped me in ways I never knew . When I was diagnosed with ADHD it seems as if there was a void in my brain I knew existed but with this medication after 15 months on 20mgs in the AM and 20mgs 6-8 hrs later. I find my work and study habits as well as increased to the utmost standard of processing and completing my efficiency at work and ability to study and test well. Not to mention my Marriage, I could barely stay focused or listen to my wife, always blamed it on "insensitivity", now being able to explore this with my wife and ability to connect and really listen to her worries and what she has to say has increased our lives infinite amounts.
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235791113
Junior Member
Registered: March 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 11
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Sat March 8, 2014
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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Gets you back to attention
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Abuse potential, cardiovascular effects
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I use this at the end of the day after my Vyvanse wears off. I much prefer slow-release drugs like Vyvanse to immediate-release drugs like Adderall. It gets me back to attention when the slow-release drug wears off after 6-9 hours. Sometimes, I will take it in the morning if I have a hard time getting up. It works very well for getting me out of bed when I NEED to be out of bed quickly.
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bluerae
New Member
Registered: January 2014
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1
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Wed January 29, 2014
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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Increases concentration, focus, memory, alert w/out jitters
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Dependence~important to follow dose as prescribed. Withdraw if stopping without gradually decreasing dose
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I've been taking Adderall XR 20 for approx. 3 yrs. I'm noticing a decline in ability to concentrate; unable to multi-task or remain focused for long. Also, noticing short term memory has changed where I'm forgetting things I didn't before. I'm seeing my Dr. tomorrow-he may suggest a higher dose, since this particular med. has shown to be helpful for me.
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dancing jellyfish
Newly Joined
Registered: January 2014
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2
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Mon January 27, 2014
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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PROS:
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helps boost effect of other ADHD med(Vyvanse), allows for easier focus in afternoons
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decreases appetite (which can lead to unhealthy weight loss), interacts with some antidepressants and cold medicines
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I'm currently 17 and a junior in high school. I have an unweighted GPA of 4.8, taking 7 classes a day, 5 of those AP. I'm ranked third in my graduating class, and I'm working at a local preschool. However, my freshman year at age 14, my life was falling apart. I could never finish my assignments, much less turn them in on time, and my parents were tearing their hair out from the stress I was causing them. Finally, my school counselor had me tested for ADHD - I was off the charts. My doctor put me on Vyvanse, but it wouldn't last me past noon, even on the highest dose, because I had to take it at 4am to be alert and focused for my 5:30am class. So, they prescribed me 5mg of Adderal- it worked wonders. However, I did rapidly lose about 40lbs over the course of 2 months because of my decreased appetite. Had I not kept careful track of what and how much I was eating, I would've been at severe risk of malnourishment. Overall, though, this medication works pretty well, both with another medication, and by itself (I just take 30mg on the weekends - I don't need to focus so hard when I'm only awake for 9 hours a day). Just be cautioned - it is a stimulant, so it's a controlled substance in most states, and it's easily abused. It also affects sleeping patterns, and may contribute to insomnia.
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Fastidious Raptor
New Member
Registered: June 2012
Location: Sonoma County, Ca
Posts: 9
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Tue November 26, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $15.00| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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Reduces some symptoms associated with ADHD, helps me get up in the morning more easily
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Not strong enough, hard to remember to take additional doses if not taking Adderall XR
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This medication is the first one I've used for the treatment of ADHD. I feel like it works well to some degree, but I wish it was just a little bit stronger. I seem less distracted and i'm better able to focus while taking this medication.
COST WITHOUT INSURANCE:
$175
COST WITH INSURANCE (CMSP)
$14
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nel1330
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2013
Location: New York
Posts: 2
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Sat November 23, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 9
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Helped me get my work done, loss in appetite
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Made me severly manic
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I have Bipolar Type 1 and my psychiatrist (who is now in jail)put me on 80mg a day. I do not have ADHD. My mood was so unstable and I was manic for the whole year I was on it, nearly ruined my life. Thankfully I am not on it anymore. I know that I am not suppose to be on Adderall but I now see that it really truly does help people who do need it. Great medication, just not for me.
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positiveperson
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2013
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 1
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Thu November 14, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 9
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Increased concentration, focus, and ability to recall previously learned information. More motivation to be social.
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Increased heart rate, slightly anxious.
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Started Ritalin for ADD 1 year ago. Recently switched to see if Adderal was more effective, I believe it is. I am on 20mg a day - but to decrease side effects I split the tablet in half and take them 1-2 hours apart. Does not last all day, and I don't notice any decrease in appetite. I DO notice improvement on information recollection, focus, and conversation skills.
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GlaringofGrimalkins
Junior Member
Registered: September 2013
Posts: 7
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Mon September 23, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $1.10| Rating: 8
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Fairly decent symptom control.
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Must take much more than max allowable dosage for any effect.
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It works great but effective dosage is about 5 times the max recommended dose, therefore a month's supply will only allow one about 3 good days/mo.
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Awol2404
New Member
Registered: July 2013
Posts: 5
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Tue July 16, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $46.00| Rating: 10
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I feel like me again. Better focus but still don't know if dosage is right.
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None
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I can focus and get done all the things I need to.
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matchbox20
Junior Member
Registered: July 2013
Location: USofA
Posts: 9
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Tue July 9, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $15.00| Rating: 10
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PROS:
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Enhanced motivation, concentration, and alertness.
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I don't have ADHD or ADD (not that I know of anyway) but my psychiatrist prescribed Adderall to me to help with my lack of motivation and concentration that comes with my severe depression. From the very first dose of Adderall I was cheerful, motivated and got done what I needed to be done. I've been taking it since April and I feel more like myself when I take it. I'm on a very low dose twice a day, so the only side effects that really bothered me were the sweats, but those went away. Plus, I lost weight when I went on it. No complaints there!
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Pandahhh
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2013
Location: Germany
Posts: 2
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Sat June 22, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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PROS:
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Helps motivation and concentration
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CONS:
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Can cause depression after/during dose
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I find it very useful, but it can be VERY addicting
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Skully
Skeleton Queen
Registered: February 2010
Location: Northeastern Pennsylvania
Posts: 8040
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Fri June 14, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $97.00| Rating: 10
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PROS:
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really helps me to focus
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CONS:
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Dont each much on it
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This has been a wonder drug for me!
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mikeloore
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2013
Posts: 1
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Sat June 8, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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PROS:
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able to focus,less fidgety,more calmed down, better quality work
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CONS:
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Nervousness,Cold Hands/feet,feeling crappy in mourning,addictive,amped up feeling
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Ive been taking adderall for 3 weeks now ive seen sudden increase in grades from Ds and Cs to Bs and As. Less fidgeting,calm,. Better quality work,organization not forgetting things,more motivated. People have noticed I improved alot in behavior.
Some bad things I get is Nervousness, cold hands and feet, crashing in evening, very tired and cranky in mourning before taking it addictive and sometimes an amped up feeling
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learningursula
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Registered: April 2013
Location: virginia
Posts: 25
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Sun April 14, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $3.00| Rating: 9
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PROS:
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does work
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you have to take itmore than once aday because it wears off in 2-6 hours
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havent had any problems
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Scbabygurl820
Junior Member
Registered: January 2011
Posts: 7
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Wed February 13, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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I took Adderall before. It did not work well for me, though I was on a very low dose of it.
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oceancries
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Registered: November 2012
Location: A land of no return
Posts: 164
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Sun December 2, 2012
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 4
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PROS:
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Kept me focused for some time
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blurry vision, headaches, when I didnt take it I would feel sick, when
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When I first started taking it, it helped wonders. But then some years later, I missed one, started taking again, and I got blurry eyes, headaches, and would feel so lightheaded. I have a longterm side effect. I twitch.
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KeepingPace
Member
Registered: May 2012
Location: Near Seattle WA
Posts: 55
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Fri May 18, 2012
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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It makes me feel better when nothing else has really worked for me
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CONS:
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Social Stigma- being considered a meth freak etc.
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In 15 years I haven't really increased the dosage- I am of course concerned about dependence- it really is the only thing that helps with my Depression, the effect when it wears off can be difficult tho...
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KeepingPace
Member
Registered: May 2012
Location: Near Seattle WA
Posts: 55
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Fri May 4, 2012
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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PROS:
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makes me feel better
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CONS:
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a little too stimulating sometimes
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I have been taking this for nearly 15 years-it is really the only thing that keeps me moving and not turning into a total blurb
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KheironQ
New Member
Registered: March 2012
Posts: 2
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Sat March 31, 2012
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $25.00| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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Revs me up and calms me at the same time
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CONS:
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Dependency
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Nothing more to add
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scootergrrl
New Member
Registered: December 2011
Posts: 1
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Mon December 19, 2011
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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PROS:
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increased motivation, focus, decreased depression
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CONS:
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DEA stopped manufacturer from distributing in late 2011
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I take this medication as prescribed. I am a 35 year old high school teacher and Adderall has changed my life. During college I was labeled as slow or dumb because I had a hard time focusing. I would find myself daydreaming often, looking around the classroom at others, and thinking about what I had to do after class rather than focusing on the instructor. I also lost my basketball scholarship because I wasn't focused on the plays in practice, instead I was thinking about what homework I had to do for what classes and always making a mental list. I was never learning the basketball plays because I couldn't focus, which made me look like I sucked! It wasn't until I saw a psychiatrist for depression and anxiety that I told him about my past and history with focus and attention. When I first started teaching I would lose my train of thought while teaching, because my mind would be racing and I would ask my class, "what was I talking about again?" The Adderall is now impossible to get because people are abusing it and using it for the wrong reasons. I can take 15mg and take a nap. It helps me focus, it does not act like "cocaine", "meth" or any other illegal stimulant is has been compared to. If you feel this speed like affect, then you DO NOT HAVE ADD and unfortunately I cannot get what is medically necessary for me to take. Thank you to the drug abusers for affecting those who truly need it to function!!
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heyjude91
New Member
Registered: May 2011
Posts: 1
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Mon September 12, 2011
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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Boosted Organization, Wakes me up, reduced social anxiety, Stabilizes moods, Implosive ambitions, Completing tasks.
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CONS:
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Insomnia, over focusing, major mood swings when it wears off, loss of apposite.
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I am a twenty year old female and I have taken Adderal for seven years. It does what it is supposed to do.My grades increased in school. Helps me focus and complete tasks and helps organize how I do things and my surroundings. Although I tend to make things more complicated by over thinking. I have horrible insomnia from either taking it too late in the day or over focusing on the computer or other things. Experienced weight loss and then weight gain after the dosage leveled out. I worry about the physical side effects the amphetamines are doing to me and possible future medical conditions. Friends often joke about my behavior as being on meth or crack. It does what it's supposed to do but the side effects can easily become a problem and when mixed with other substances can easily be abused.
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saphirrain
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Registered: June 2011
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 26
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Sun June 5, 2011
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $3.00| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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helps with concentration
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CONS:
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addictive
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works well but it's addictive and made me irritable
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spacemonkey36
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Registered: March 2011
Location: Washington State
Posts: 81
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Sat March 19, 2011
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $6.30| Rating: 10
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PROS:
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Makes me feel "normal"
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CONS:
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??? No true generic-had brand copay on XR version & doesn't last all day
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Makes my insomnia a bit worse, but not really too much-or intolerable. Only disappointed that brand substitution on the Adderall XR is available, so no "true" generic, and had to pay full copay for brand, although my copays aren't huge, I am on disability and everything has it's "ripple effect."
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babygirl2201028
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Registered: January 2011
Location: us
Posts: 179
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Fri March 18, 2011
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $28.00| Rating: 8
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able to focus and slow keep bound my thoughts
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CONS:
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shaky, nervousness, paranoia
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got used to it and then stopped gained a lot of weight
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Wonderwice
New Member
Registered: December 2010
Posts: 2
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Sun December 26, 2010
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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Wakes you up in the morning, provides calming effects and less effort for concentration, give feeling of happieness, no crash
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CONS:
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Resistance apparent when taking for long period of time, addictive, gives you jitters with no food, diziness upon standing
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I have been taking this drug for about two years, now. I am now noticing that it does not provide the aids in many activities as it used to a year ago. Last year, I would do my homework, use my time wisely in class, wake up nicely, and stay quiet and respectable when the situation calls for it. Because I have been taking it for so long, I am noticing that it doesn't wake me up like it used to, my time management is getting progressively worse, I am beginning not to care so much about school, my grades have dropped a significant amount, and it no longer supresses my appitite. At first, it was great, and it still is considering that I would fail school due to my lack of ability to concentrate, but the effects do not last forever, even if the dosage is increased, unfortunatly. All in all, I would recommend it for those struggling to concentrating or behaving properly in school. Just don't be too reliant on it, because although it seems as if it does nearly everything after beginning the medicine, it will not last forever.
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Cattitude
New Member
Registered: July 2010
Posts: 3
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Fri July 16, 2010
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Increased focus, able to complete projects, increased concentration
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headaches
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I've been to therapist after therapist, psychiatrist after psychiatrist and the diagnosis of ADD was never even considered. I finally found a doctor who listened as well as observed and tested extensively. The XR version of this medication gave me headaches, but oddly the XR version of many meds give me headaches. I am on a high dose, 30 mg 3x a day. However I went from a complete inability to function, complete projects, assignments, work, etc... to functional and organized. Traumas since have made my life more difficult again but without this med, I can't begin to imagine the level of difficulty it could spiral into.
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phoenix47baby
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Registered: September 2009
Location: Southern California
Posts: 619
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Tue December 1, 2009
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $15.00| Rating: 2
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gave an uplift in mood
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created a type of psychosis
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would never suggest it to anyone
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ledu
Newly Joined
Registered: October 2009
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Thu November 19, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 7
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increased patience, confidence, feel more calm, less anxiety, less anger
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doesn't seem to help with focus, major appetite suppression, horrible breath, insomnia at first
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I'm only 3 weeks into trying this med. Prescribed 10mg twice a day. Seems I can only take one 10mg pill once a day. One pill makes me feel good - calm, confident, patient, much less angry with a longer fuse, less incidence of snapping on people. However, the second dose, even if it's only half, makes me feel nervous and terrible for hours! I do not have ANY interest in eating whatsoever after taking it. Some days I can't bring myself to eat anything - but, on days I don't take it my appetite is entirely normal. Also, on days I take it my breath is HORRIBLE. However, that's the negative - here's the positive: after taking it within 30 mins I feel warm, confident, calm, patient (a huge improvement!), and my anger is significantly decreased. I have not noticed any improvement in focus/concentration - I am going to give it more time...
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phoenix47baby
Grand Member
Registered: September 2009
Location: Southern California
Posts: 619
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Tue November 17, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $45.00| Rating: 10
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definite stimulant effects
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caused some hallucinations
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gets one out of depression
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sneschalmers
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Registered: October 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 54
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Sat October 10, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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It helps me concentrate and sit still
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It used to cause dry mouth
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Since the dry mouth side effect went away I have to say overall my experience with this medication has been excellent
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pre-med student
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2009
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Fri May 22, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $80.00| Rating: 8
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Increased concentration, able to think more clearly
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Powerful appetite suppressant, lack of emotions and creativity
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Initially Adderall gave me a euphoric, high feeling. I was able to concentrate for up to 8 hours non-stop after a single dose. Over time the effect started to wear off, and I had to increase my dose. I have been prescribed Adderall for almost a year, and now I am to the point where it does have a moderate effect on my ability to concentrate, but I am still prone to being distracted. Taking a few day break from Adderall seems to reduce my tolerance slightly.
Adderall has always been a very powerful appetite suppressant for me, but recently I have been noticing that while taking Adderall I feel like my emotions are very neutral. I don't feel very happy or very sad, even at times when I should. I also feel like my creativity and sense of humor are greatly reduced while taking Adderall.
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braxton298
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2009
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Mon May 11, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 8
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intense concentration, usually makes me happy, more energy, decrease in appetite, exits body quickly and completely
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decrease in appetite, dry mouth, occasionally jittery, temporary shrunken testicles, non-xr formula doesn't last long
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i have tried concerta, vyvanse, ritalin and strattera and none of them work as well as adderall. it helps me focus, no matter what. as long as i don't take too much, or am too tired before i take it, i am rarely jittery. it is excellent for keeping me awake and giving me more energy.
the only negatives are the decrease in appetite that causes intense crashes when it wears off (when you come down AND you haven't eaten it is not pleasant) and if i take it too late in the day i have trouble sleeping. oh and also, it increases your heart rate slightly, and as an adrenal response in men, it pulls up your testicles (as if you were cold). as soon as it wears off, they go back to normal, but it is kinda weird having them seem so small for a while.
highly recommended.
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sarahe_21
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2007
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Tue April 14, 2009
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $90.00| Rating: 5
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Straight A's in school, much more organized, much less impulsive, much more motivated
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Feel worried all the time, somewhat depressed, some stomach aches
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I have been taking Adderall XR 30mg for about a month. I switched from Adderall XR 20mg after taking that for about a month because it stopped working (doctor said I might have built an immunity). I have decided that the side effects outweigh the positive effects by far and it is not worth taking it. I feel fine for the 1st 2 hours, then I start feeling really worried, and somewhat depressed and anxious. I can't stop asking myself what's wrong. I am normally really happy, I just don't do very good in school and I am very impulsive. I have been taking add meds since kindergarten (I'm 21). I mostly took ritalin the whole time. I know every drug effects everyone differently, and obviously amphetamine is going to make anyone more motivated and focused, but I honestly think Adderall is nearly as bad as smoking crack. I definitely need some kind of help with my schooling and my impulsivity, but it's not worth feeling like crap all the time! BUT it might work for some people since like I said it effects everyone differently, so I wouldn't say don't try it out, but I would suggest trying ritalin, concerta, maybe wellbutrin, or something a little less stimulating first. And be careful because it is addicting and you can get high off of it, and that's a hard place to get out of.
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kimianna
Newly Joined
Registered: February 2008
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Sun July 20, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Every aspect of life is better!
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If anyone finds out you take it, expect it to get stolen.
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I've been on adderall for 5 years, and it cured my depression. I have severe add it runs in my family, and adderall has saved my sanity. I can think clearly now!!
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lama44
Newly Joined
Registered: July 2008
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Sat July 12, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $45.00| Rating: 10
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Great Focus, Good Energy, No bad COME-DOWNS
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Loss of Appetite
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I had been on Adderall for four years, until my doctor wanted to put me on Focalin. It made me feel high and I didn't like the effects on me.Also, it made me feel depressed, finally my good doctor put me back unto adderall and it made me feel a heck of alot better. It is a great product for ADHD if people don't abuse it.
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odineu
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2008
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Fri May 16, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Alterness, Ablility to Concentrate, Happiness
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Easy to get Addicted to.
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I take Adderal from a friend here and there to get me through a bad day. It makes me feel very happy, and lets me focus on things, I am also ten times more productive.
The problem is that when I feel this way I want to keep feeling this way. So obviously it is easy to get addicted to if you aren't careful about how much you take.
I would recommend this to anyone beyond those who get addicted easily.
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flowry
Newly Joined
Registered: March 2008
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Mon March 24, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 8
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more organized, really productive, head is clearer, feeling alert and energetic
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Difficult to sleep -- effects wear off beyond 12 hours
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Adderall has been great for me so far. I've been on it for 3 weeks for Bipolar II because of concentration and focus issues. Turns out I may have mild ADD as well. The drug is really helping me get more done and have a full, productive day. Before I would spend many hours in the evening in front of the TV, as if my brain was exhausted. I am feeling very alert now. I am hoping it will help some of the social anxiety I have had as well. The only problem is, I feel alert pretty much all the time. I have trouble sleeping without sleep aids, and often wake up way too early in the morning. I'd be curious to know if others who have experienced this --and if this side effect subsided with time.
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pushit555
Newly Joined
Registered: March 2008
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Tue March 18, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Solid concentration, increased confidence, able to articulate my thoughts and ideas more clearly
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lasts too long, no appetite, come down is annoying but manageable
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Ok so adderall is probably the most consistent drug in regards to effectiveness to side effects. With XR though, I am able to focus through out the day and its great, however, some days I just want the effects of it to stop. It's nice to feel focused and have clear thoughts, but it gets annoying with XR. I am always analyzing my situation and society in general when I’m doing something unrelated to school—or anything else for that matter that doesn’t distract my mind (like driving or relaxing on the computer) and sometimes, I just want the effects of adderall to end. Has anyone else had this problem and if you have, did u switch to the shorter acting adderall and did that help?
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MellyCat
Newly Joined
Registered: February 2008
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Wed February 13, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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enabled me to concentrate, helped overcome some social anxiety, greatly aided me during school and work
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"high" feeling makes it addictive, continuously had to increase dosage to maintain effectiveness, makes relaxing very difficult, expensive
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While Adderall worked, and quite well, for many years, as my body became more and more accustomed to it, I required higher doses. I found myself wanting to take another dose as soon as the initial high feeling wore off. I was on Adderall and eventually Adderall XR for almost 8 years and decided after much concern over being too dependent on it (and the increased cost due to both increased dosage and then lack of health insurance) to give something else (Vyvanse) a try. If well managed and carefully monitored, Adderall can be a very beneficial medication to treat ADD and ADHD.
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erikka91
Newly Joined
Registered: January 2008
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Fri January 25, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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organization booster, keeps you awake, multi-tasking
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dehydration, major loss of sleep & weight, isolation, mood ups & downs
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*cocaine in a pill*
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Barbarian
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2007
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Fri November 30, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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One of the best drugs to treat ADHD; has a smooth release mechanism which reduces feelings of depression; increases bodily energy tremendously; if you're pressed for time in terms of school, then this drug's for you.
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Extremely addictive; easy tendency to develop tolerance; causes dehydration.
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One of the best drugs to treat ADHD. It is known for decreasing the amount of "ups-and-downs" that you commonly experience with methylphenidate drugs, such as Ritalin (the worst drug for ADHD). It is extremely effective in shutting your mouth up as well helping your focus. In the initial time that you take it, you might experience "hyper-focus". Trust me, this will end quickly (within a week or two). You'll then develop tolerance and lose the effectiveness it once portrayed. The addictiveness starts when you feel like increasing your dosage to achieve the same effect you experienced when first taking it.
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