ADDERALL 10 Reviews (AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE; AMPHETAMINE SULFATE; DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE; DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE)Average Rating: 3.6 (842 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ADDERALL 10 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ADDERALL 10 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | motivation | Good; weight loss, higher self-esteem, more positive self-image, better concentration, neatness, motivated to do things, more personable and friendly, more tolerable. Bad; dry mouth, biting my gums, clenching my jaw (which leads to headaches.), occasional upset stomach, irritibilty (but only when it wears off.), and frequent urination. | overall the good side effects i have experienced highly outway the bad ones. i have always had a negative self-image, but since taking adderall it has improved greatly. i have lost several pounds and i put more time into how i look. it has helped me with school tremendously. i study and complete all of my assignments on time. i also feel i accomplish much more in a days time because i no longer constantly sleep. i have also noticed i can more easily talk to people and hold intellectual converstations without getting irritated or losing focus. this drug has helped me greatly, but it does seem to have an addiction factor and is easy to build a tolerance towards. those are the only things that slightly worry me. | F | 18 | 4 months 20 MG 3X day | 9/5/2010 | 5 | Lack of motivation | Increased face and skin picking, increased finger picking, restless legs, increased talking and a lot more socially open. Feels like you can accomplish anything for about an hour or two. Generally in a happy mood throughout the day. Gives me energy and motivation, makes me confident. Loss of appetite, weight loss. Slightly irritated when I come off the drug at night. | Adderall overall makes me happy in general and I feel like I can do anything, and it makes me excited to be alive. The only thing that angers me is that my OCD has increased a bit.. I'm destroying my face by picking at pimples that don't even really exist. I usually have a fairly clean face. | F | 20 | 2 weeks 20 MG 2X day | 9/7/2010 | 5 | ADD | Weight loss (I considered this a good side effect), insomnia (only first couple of months). A positive and unexpected side effect that is not at all usual for this drug is that it seems to have cured my phobias and the panic attacks related to them. | I started seeing a psychiatrist in 2001 for post partum depression. I had dealt with bouts of depression from my teen years on through my adult life but never sought medical treatment. However, after my third child my postpartum was so severe that I decided to see the psychiatrist. He precribed Paxil at first and it worked but for whatever reason he switched me to Celexa. Celexa worked as well but unfortunately I had no sex drive whatsoever so that was a new problem. To solve that problem, the psychiatrist decided I should try Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin solved the problems and worked very well for me plus it seemed like my attention and concentration became noticably better. In fact, that was when I first realized how scatterbrained I had always been. Tasks that I use to start and never finish, were suddenly completed after years of procrastination. It was a strange side effect of Wellbutrin that I liked but never mentioned to my psychaitrist at that time. Anyway, after being on Wellbutrin for 9 months, my psychiatrist weaned me off and I did ok except my scatterbrained issues came back. But, I didn't ask for the medication back and just figured I was weird. However, from the time I was 3 years old I have had these very weird phobias. I never told anyone about them, not even the psychiatrist that I saw for the postpartum. Well by the time I was 37, the phobias were so bad that they were affecting my everyday life. I would get so distracted by things that I had deve | F | 40 | 3 years 30mg 1X day | 10/5/2010 | 5 | social anxiety / chronic fatigue | It works really well for me. Completely changed my outlook on life and gave me enjoyment and energy back. I have to take more blood pressure medication, but it's worth it to me. Works differently on different people. | F | 40 | 14 days 2.5 2X day | 11/2/2010 | 5 | Adult ADD | dry mouth, at first. possible hair loss, may not be from drug. calmness, ability to concentrate and handle multitasking | I am agitated and easily frustrated on the wrong dose. Most of you who actually need the drug that find yourselves having adverse personality effects, try a different dose. Otherwise you may not have ADHD and may need to try a different avenue of mental disorders. I feel calm, able to handle situations, including the antics of my 2 and 4 year old. I have very difficulty waking up, even prior to ever taking medication, this helps if I take it upon waking. I made good grades in school, contrary to typical, but in college it was just too much, without methylphenidate, I couldn't have done it. Changed to Adderall 2 years ago. | F | 32 | 2 years 30mg 1X day | 11/5/2010 | 5 | AHDH (combined type) | better concentration!!! I get blinders since I can't actually seem to do more than one thing at a time. However, i do have tics (medicine induced when i "come down") and if I take it soo late i have a hard time falling asleep. | I have been taking Adderall since i was 12 because I have so Oh SO FUN combined type of ADHD (ADD with hyperactivity and impulsivity). this made school very hard for me growing up and still does. I'm now a senior in college and still need the medicine and most likely always will. some of these side effects are common and mean you need to adjust your dose like change in appetite, weight change, and slight insomnia. They will also wear off after a while, if they last for a year, your dose is too high. also if it causes symptoms associated with stimulants like increased energy and what not your dose is either much too high or you don't have ADHD and SHOULD NOT be taking it. the body chemistry of a person with ADHD is different than someone who does not have it and so it affects us differently. If you lower your dose and it still cause anxiety, increased energy, euphoria and the like, YOU DON'T HAVE ADHD and YOU SHOULD NOT BE TAKING THIS DRUG!!! yes it will cause "zombie-likeness" and depression and other adverse side affects in your dose is too high and you truly do have ADHD (i had that problem in high school and in the beginning of college), but after lowering my doasage and increasing the frequency (I went from 30 mg 1x a day to 12.5 mg 3x daily) I wasn't zombie like, i had a better over all moods, and my tics became less (but i do still have them). if you have adhd you should give it a try although most people i know opt to not take medicine, if you don't I | F | 22 | 10 years 12.5mg 3X day | 12/14/2010 | 5 | hypersomnia, fibromyalgia, fatigue | No interest in food, sensitive to blood pressure drops, wanting to bite the inside of my cheek or rub my hands together a lot. | This drug is giving me my life back. I am on an extremely low dose for hypersomnia for I am very chemically sensitive. Not only am I no longer falling asleep randomly, it's helping me deal with my fibromyalgia pain better and I am "less foggy." It's also helped my anxiety and depression. I have been on almost every single anti depressant out there and NOTHING has worked like Adderall. I don't know why I wasn't put on it sooner. Normally I try to treat my fibro as naturally as possible, with vitamins, herbs, exercise, etc, but I could not beat the fatigue and that is why my doctor prescribed it. I see why this drug is easily abused and I wish people would stop abusing it so that people like me who's lives are interrupted by legit medical problems could get it easier. | F | 22 | 1 months 5 1X day | 1/19/2011 | 5 | biting at inside of my mouth more than usuall and grinding my teeth. No weight loss or loss of appetite (may because the dosage is so low) | I am on a very small dose off adderall and only take it when I am planning on spending time in the library to study. It has helped me really sit down and focus on my work for longer than a few minutes. I am a bit concerned about the teeth grinding though, it is only really bad on the night that I took the medication earlier in the day to study. | F | 23 | 1 years 5mg 1X day | 3/9/2011 | 5 | Adult ADHD Recent Diagnosis | Loss of appetite, insomnia if I take after 3PM. | I've probably been grappling with inattentive ADHD since I was a kid. Well, I know I have, now. I wish I'd known about ADHD and this drug 20 years ago. I'd have saved myself a lot of pain in life. I've struggled with fatigue, absentmindedness, procrastination, guilt, inability to finish projects. I was always waiting for my employer or coworkers to "discover" what a half-ass I was at work. Anyway, the Adderall is making such a difference in my life. About an hour after I take it, I feel it kick in: Normally I am jittery, irritable, stressed, and my mind races constantly from topic to topic, and I have a hard time getting started on anything. Once it kicks in, I am calmer. I feel like the world is an okay place and all the things I worry about are going to be just fine. The lack of anxiety and absence of racing thoughts really helps me concentrate, and I can get a normal amount of work done in a day. I am less irritable, more focused, and generally happier. The effect lasts about 4 hours, then it wears off. I know others experience a significant comedown. I just feel kind of tired, like you might after a long day of working. As long as I take my last dose before 2PM, I have no problems sleeping. So far, so great. I feel like such a burden has been lifted from me. | F | 43 | 5 weeks 10 2X day | 4/8/2011 | 5 | to help me study at university | Somewhat dehydrated if I get lazy about drinking water, I fidget more often, gritting teeth without realizing I'm doing it | I love this prescription. It has really helped me get through some tough weeks of school, and I have found the side effects to be minimal. I've also lost weight, which of course I can't help being a little happy about. | F | 26 | 18 months 10 mg 3X day | 10/19/2011 | 5 | ADHD | increased attention, motivation, focus and drive | love this medication! Truly heaven sent for true ADHDers!!! Although stupid people are abusing this drug & giving it a terrible name- it truly has worked wonders for me i'n school, my job & i'n my relationships- it helps my mood elevates my motivation & helps me to stay focused. User warning tho- you must be truly disciplined with this med- such as if you choose to take a med holiday- found this to be extremely helpful i'n controlling dependency and/or tolerance- but other than that it is truly wonderful! | F | 27 | 3 years 40mg 2X day | 10/24/2011 | 5 | cannot focus, | horrible bad breathe,dry mouth,always use gum, besides that i love it, it has helped me sooo much, | dont ever second guess ur breath, i take 30s and i am very happy my house and life have never been so organized, go figure,i had no idea i was add!!! | F | 33 | 4 days | 2/19/2009 | 5 | ADHD | Loss of apetite, increase desire to smoke, more introverted, hot flashes, cold sweats, exhaustion, lethargy | With out adderall my life would be so difficult I can concentrate and get things done. Iwill never run out | F | 34 | 7 years | 2/21/2009 | 5 | ADHD (SELF) | Initial insomnia that resolved itself, only happens now when pills are taken or for other reasons (not related to the meds). Loss of appetite & weight loss. Dry mouth during first week. Being more talkative at times (I already talk a lot but I was told it was worse sometimes about 30min-1hr after I take a dose). | I personally love the medicine. It's helped my AD/HD symptoms a great deal. The weight loss side effects are not a problem for me as I am overweight and need to lose a bit. It's not a cure all by any means. It does help me focus, though sometimes it's not on the best topic. My school, home and work has improved. My husband even commented that I had gotten better and he's a "suck it up and deal with it" type of person. | F | 27 | 3 months | 2/22/2009 | 5 | Adult-onset ADHD | Nothing bad at all...a little dry mouth at first and a mild headache once in awhile, but nothing more and not even that much for quite some time now. | Started out about 3 years ago at 20 mg once a day...Never have taken the extended release type, only the "regular" version of the med. Now taking 40 mg 3 times per day for over a year and a half and have not had a single problem whatsoever...no dry mouth, no lasting headaches to speak of, no jitters, no weird urges at all,...just calm, level, able to concentrate and focus without effort, no longer "scattery", no more racing thoughts, no longer have the horrible mood swings, no more rapid cycle bi-polar issues, no more insomnia at all (THANK GOD!!!), no problems with maintaining a healthy weight, and I now make much healthier food choices than ever before, now able to work full time again, and the horribly severe panic disorder I once had is almost completely gone! I am much more productive, organized, creative and motivated than I ever was before starting Adderall, and another wonderful little "perk" is that I have gone from being a two-pack-a-day smoker | F | 46 | 3 years | 2/23/2009 | 5 | Adult ADHD | haven't had any | this is the drug for me. I cant believe how much better i am. I can start and finish projects with no problems. I dont feel so impulsive. it makes me feel relaxed and not always rushing. My mood has changed, i am more able to deal with stress with out freaking out. I haven't miss placed my keys in a month. If you truly have ADHD you know what Im talking about. I think this drug was the best choice for me and i am thankful. I have noticed that it is a bit less effective when I have PMS watch out woman. | F | 36 | 2 months | 7/16/2008 | 5 | Asperger Syndrome | weight loss (BMI went from 17.9 to 17... yikes), dry mouth, constant thirst combined with lack of desire to eat/drink, increased sex drive, very bad breath (those last 2 do *not* go well together), slightly increased heart rate and blood pressure | The scariest side effects (BP & HR increase) are mild, and the others I can deal with. I know it sounds like I'm giving a rave review to a drug that basically caused me to look like a borderline anorexic with terrible breath, but I can talk to people now, and form complete non mumbley sentences, this is a big deal for me. I just watch what I eat and drink and carry mints everywhere. My boss has commented on how much better I've gotten (I never told him I was on adderall). When I start to feel my tolerance is increasing, I just take a little vacation. It's definitely not easy, I have to really be careful, but in my case it is totally worth it. | F | 28 | 1.4 years | 3/5/2009 | 5 | ADHD | none | excellent,more focused, read faster, more alert | F | 42 | 9 years | 6/15/2008 | 5 | Suggested by doctor | teeth grinding, if I don't sleep enough the night before, I get sleepy when I take it. | Helps with focus and communication skills. No longer considered an "air head" at work. | F | 47 | 1 years | 6/19/2008 | 5 | Troubles studying in college | Cold extremities, loss of appetite, minor headaches, some nausea, irritability-but most of these can be mitigated (lessened) by making a concerted effort to eat and sleep normally. Taking a Magnesium supplement is also very helpful | I honestly could not say more good things about it. I take 30 mg XR everyday. Overall, the drug is SERIOUSLY unbelievable. The side effects, though a pain at times, are not NEARLY as wretched as the the symptoms of ADHD, which are insufferable for me. However, I consider myself an overachiever, and I find that it helps me accomplish my goals and stay more focused and consistent in my work. I see on a lot of these archives that a lot of people seem to have a really hard time with the side effects. My best advice is to try and eat frequently throughout the day, despite the fact that you don't want to. I try to eat something light and nutritious, like a PowerBar and a Vitamin Water. The thought of eating something greasy or milky makes me sick to my stomach, so I keep it light and nutritious. I also take magnesium, which not only helps with the cold extremities but also makes the drug more effective. But honestly, if the drug is damaging your relationships with your friends and your famil | F | 22 | 3 months | 5/25/2008 |