ADDERALL Reviews (AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE; AMPHETAMINE SULFATE; DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE; DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE)Average Rating: 3.6 (845 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ADDERALL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ADDERALL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | ADD | At first, I loved it. I was focused and felt happy again. I don't want to be on it anymore. It now makes me angry and depressed. It completely RUINED my skin. My legs look all chewed up and my skin in general feels like a different texture. It's disgusting. I stare off all the time. Dry mouth like mad. I'm struggling to get myself off the drug because of dependent issues. If I don't take it, I can't wake up, I don't want to do anything. I get really bloated and gross feeling. I hate that I developed an addiction. Don't get on this medication. It may appear to help and do wonders at first, but in the long run...It will completely reverse and get worse than it was before. | F | 22 | 2 years 20mg 2X day | 5/31/2010 | 3 | Mild Narcolepsy, Social Anxiety | Increased heart rate, dental problems, euphoria followed by dysphoria, marked tolerence, extreme lethary if dose missed, actually feel, at times, unmotivated. --Possible-- I have noticed a sudden increase in grey hair (I had none before taking this, and have read about the possibility that it can literally "speed" up gene expression, low sex drive, insomnia. | I take this for mild narcolepsy, and social anxiety associated with Asperger's. This is definately a double-edged sword drug. No question it is highly addictive, and actucally makes me feel unmotivated and sometimes malaise and lethargic when it is out of my system. There is marked tolerence (ie you will feel a need to increase your dose to maintain the initial effect) Let's remember: this drug is just a few steps down from Meth! It is Schedule II for a reason. I honestly do not know if I should have ever started. Like I said, it really is a "double-edged sword drug, and in my opinion, is over-prescribed; I know a lot of college kids who take it just to study and pull "all nighters" Anyone taking it without a solid medical condition is playing with fire... | M | 30 | 2 years 30mg 2X day | 5/21/2010 | 1 | add | other than the normal side effects of loss of weight from no desire to eat, jitters aggitation and anxiety, the last and final straw of quitting was urinary retention to a point were I almost had to have a catheter. At 40 years old! The funniest part was, my family doctor, a urologist and my physcologist wanted me to go on flomax(another medication to treat non-cancerous prostate inflamation) to reverse the urinary retention that was making me feel excessivly ill. I'm all set with adderall. email me if you have the same problems, I'll let you know if it works. GOD, I hope so!!! | M | 40 | 5 months 30mg 1X day | 5/18/2010 | 5 | AD/HD + recurring major depressive | Increased focus/Attention span, continually reducing anxiety and depression, able to think and react as opposed to simply one or the other, things i "just couldn't do" before are becoming doable, social situations and crowds are easier to manage. also slight loss of appetite, but it's returning; occasionally get over-defensive when presented with a negative stimulus, but no sleep issues or energy issues. | I have struggled with anxiety and depression for years and years. This past year i was diagnosed with AD/HD Inattentive Type. The way it is explained to me and from the way i understand it from my own experiences, the inattentive type is harder to spot, as the overflow of sensory and emotional stimulus is internalized continuously (as opposed to externalized with the hyperactive type) - commonly leading to things like anxiety and/or depression. Adderall is there to speed you up, and grant you the capability of taking in this overflow of information and being able to sort through it, making everything from big life events to small everyday happenings easier to manage. It is NOT a cure... it is a treatment - and it's important to note the difference. But for people like me, it changes lives and sometimes saves them. That being said, it is worth any negative that I have come across so far, and it seems to me that most of the mental side effects that are mentioned above and below should and can be handled by the person. Adderall is there to help, but you have to adjust your own mindset as well if you plan to continue taking it. Also, someone above said that AD/HD isn't real. That makes me a sad panda. Behind depression, it IS one of the most overdiagnosed psych disorders out there, but for some people it is very very real and very very detrimental. You shouldn't try to discourage people who need their medications from taking them, it's not your place - it's theirs. | M | 20 | 5 months 20 MG 2X day | 5/14/2010 | 3 | ADD | Neck and back pain (muscles feel really tight), tightness in my joints (hands, feet, legs), migraines, hyperfocused at times, shallow breathing, intermittent pain under my arms, dry mouth, fever,cold extremities (mainly feet but sometimes hands) while rest of body feels hot (especially my face), depressed mood, feeling just "blah", unmotivated, some anxiety. | I realize that I am still very new to taking this drug. This is the first time I have tried a stimulant. I was on Straterra but it gave me problems with urinating, constipation, menstruation issues, and extreme tiredness. It does seem to be helping my concentration and focus for the most part; other times not so much. I am trying to be patient and hopefully the side effects will get better and eventually go away... Just don't know if the benefit outweighs all these icky side effects. Not sure what to do... I have heard such good things about Concerta, but it is too expensive because I am laid off and have no insurance. If someone could give me some feedback that would be much appreciated! Oh and I take Wellbutrin 150mg bid and 20mg of Celexa for my depression as well. | F | 36 | 7 days 5 mg 2X day | 5/14/2010 | 4 | college | restlessness, paranoia, euphoria, back pain, chest pain, heart palpitations, irritability, anxiety, panic attacks, sexual dysfunction, compulsive behavior, elevated heart rate, numbing of extremities, poor circulation, shallow breathing, aggressiveness, fatigue, flushed skin, cravings, exponential tolerance, severe comedown, dependence, extreme hot/cold sensations, insomnia, tremors, teeth grinding, biting gums, appetite loss, picking at skin, increased libido, sweating, dry mouth, agitation, excessive sleeping, minor hallucinations | M | 19 | 200 times 20 1X day | 5/5/2010 | 5 | Adult ADHD | Dry mouth, some difficulty sleeping, lack of appetite, weight loss. | Unbelievably useful for severe cases such as mine. Has improved my inter-personal relationships with family and friends. Other erratic behavior has been eliminated. I had no idea life could be so enjoyable. To be effective, vigorous workouts, proper sleep amounts, and openly discussing frustrations normally dealt with internally with ADHD with trusted confidants. | M | 31 | 6 months 20 2X day | 5/1/2010 | 5 | bi polar/depression | definite dry mouth, 1st day or 2 was not hungry, feel more motivated, thinking more positive, helps with self confidence, alert, sounds crazy but my body just feels free. i was so stressed and tense before this, now i'm very relaxed and getting back to the me i used to know | i've been on damn near every anti-depressant, bi-polar medication none seemed to do the trick. i've been dealing with mental illness for 8 years just crying to be normal. i hope this is it, the one that does the trick!! | F | 38 | 5 days 15mg 1X day | 4/27/2010 | 4 | ADD + Depression | Dry mouth (which I fix with lots of water). Insomnia: I can't sleep for a LONG time after taking this. Teeth grinding or I tend to bite my lip abnormally a lot. Zombie-like state after taking for awhile. Addiction: self-expl. Temp. change: I'M ALWAYS FREEZING when I take it. ZERO sex drive. Severe mood swings/depression when not taking daily dose. Increased heart rate. Never hungry, but am still made to eat. Detachment from life in general. | I was fine all throughout mid-school, but when I got to high school my parents noticed my grades were slipping and my attitude was going downhill...fast. Earlier on, they thought it was just because I was a teen...yaddayaddayadda. We took some(SEVERAL) tests and showed I had severe ADD w/ signs of depression. Started taking it (a little too late in my high school career) and started to get my life on track. My grades were good but I felt like I was starting to get addicted and felt like a zombie more normally after taking it. So I decided to take a break from it for a month, and in that month I was more depressed and irritable than I had been in my whole life. So much so, that I got kicked out of school, 3/4 way through my senior yr. Needless to say, I'm back on it and am currently working towards my diploma:) | F | 18 | 11 months 30mg XR 1X day | 4/23/2010 | 5 | ADD | sweaty palms and feet. increased heart rate. bowel movement within 15 min of taking it. alertness and focused. dry mouth. decreased appetite. slight teeth clenching. shallow breaths? | i think this drug worked great for me. i didnt enjoy all the side effects but its worth the results you get from taking it. and to be honest, since i already have irregularity problems..it helped.. altough not the most healthy ressolution. | F | 21 | 1 months 20mg 2X day | 4/19/2010 | 5 | ADD | Fidgeting, dry mouth, bad breath, feeling down once it wears off, not being able to be on it through out the day. | I am new to daily medication in general. I was honor student in high school and coasted through my first degree. Within the past few years my ability to focus has completely diminished but I would blame other life events(death in the family, break up, etc.)I was unable to read text books, unable to focus on certain tasks, unable to complete work normally, forget why I had just sat at the computer, forget why I entered a room. This created a lot of stress in my life as I was unable to live normally. I've been taking this medication for 14 days now and its really a miracle. I feel smart again and am genuinely interested in my studies as well. I am able to focus and complete tasks like I could before this ADD developed. | M | 26 | 14 days 10 mg 1X day | 4/8/2010 | 3 | Schizophrenia | Horrible allergic reaction. I got a rash that was extremely itchy all over my body. | It worked okay for my concentration, but I was so itchy! Taking Benedryl helped, but the rash looked weird and the benedryl would wear off too soon for me to be able to take it when I needed it (meaning that it wore off every two hours, and you can't take benedryl every two hours). | F | 17 | 10 days 10mg 2X day | 4/5/2010 | 5 | ADD | Major side effects: Lack of sleep(daily), loss of appetite(big time!), and loss of wight, dry whitish mouth and bad breath. Minor Side effects: occasional chest pain, easily exhausted when work out, "crash feeling" 9 hours after, less stable bowel movement, "weaker stomach" than before and occasional feeling of sickness and nausea. The GOOD: Great focus, confidence, i do things more easily, and without too much thinking and hesitation as I used to. | I never really believed in psychiatry and almost gave up on my inability to achieve anything in life, until i seeked help and was started on Addreall. Over all, this drug has helped me tremendously and has had a positive effect on my life. I'm now able to multi task, not as easily distracted, and have more confidence in my self. found that the lack of sleep can be overcome by taking your dosage very early in the morning, although you'd have to train yourself to sleep when u really don't feel like it. I didn't find it addictive as some claim; but I do believe that it has a negative impact on the heart. I used to be regular jogger and now find it pretty difficult to run a small 5k, and sometimes find myself fatiged with no reason. Mind you I've been inactive for the last two years. But other than that I think this drug is a great aide for those who've suffered set backs in their life because of ADD crippling their potential. | M | 26 | 4 months 30mg 1X day | 3/30/2010 | 4 | social anxiety disorder | dry mouth, teeth grinding, foot cramps, cold hands & feet, weight loss, binge eating at night, caffeine-like nervousness, irritability upon coming down. | i was initially prescribed adderall for ADD (inattentive type), but immediately upon taking the first dose, found that it eliminated my severe social anxiety disorder *completely*...so long as i keep remembering to take it, that is! for anyone suffering with social anxiety disorder, i *highly* recommend you try adderall...i'd tried just about everything known to man previously (SSRI'S, SNRI's, anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, the list goes on and on) - *nothing* helped - but adderall is truly a miracle...i finally have my life back. :) | F | 45 | 5 years 10mg 3X day | 3/30/2010 | 2 | ADHD | Initially it worked very well for me. However, after time it made me have mood swings. I would also become anti social and very irritable at times. Twitches around my eyes and an increase in Blood Pressure. Some loss of appetite. Anxiety. | I have to say that I really like the effects when first taking adderall. I felt like it was a huge help for my impulsivity and lack of focus. I stopped taking it a few times because I did not like all the side effects and it seemed not to work as well. I learned that it worked well with exercise and caffeine seemed to boost the positive effects. HOWEVER! I was at work and about an hour after taking it when I normally would feel it kick it I started having pain in my back. It radiated out and down my left arm and jaw. I began feeling tightness in my chest and some pain. I nearly passed out. Needles to say I went to the hospital and 3 days later after lots of test and being transported to another city I was diagnosed with having Spasms of the Arteries (Heart Attack). I was shocked and the Dr’s all agreed that it was because of the Adderall. I do not have high cholesterol; no know clots, no family history. I was in good shape and ate well. I can not say that everyone will have this happen but it is something to keep in mind | M | 33 | 3 years 20MG 1X day | 3/27/2010 | 5 | ADDERALL XR 20MG | I have intense dry mouth to the point where my breath smells. Nothing water cant fix. Caffine is not something to include in your diet while taking, the other day I really wanted something from starbucks and foregot to say decaf, well about 20 min or so later I developed chest palpitations and my heart rate was 110. I also have difficulty getting to sleep, once I am sleeping I am ok. The positive I am the happiest I have ever been in my life, I am confident I am getting decent grades in school, I can complete things at work on time. I am not as easily distracted anymore,I was the person that would be looking all around as apposed to the person I was speaking with. It has really made a vast improvement in alot of areas. With that being said I know the risks of becoming addicted I see my psychiatrist every month, and only take the dose I am perscibed, I sometimes skip it on the weekends. | F | 28 | 3 months 1X day | 3/24/2010 | 5 | ADHD | I have always been a hyper child..Starting into 7th grade, my parents n teachers were noticing a negative change in my behavior.I was very defiant, never wanted to do school work, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, etc..We thought it was just "a girl in her teens" but as yrs went by, the behavior continued! It went all thru HS until the end of 11th grade..I got kicked out :( i proceeded to live my life the way i wanted, which was being free and living without responsibilty! I wasn't realizing how my lack of focus and drive was gonna affect the next 10 years of my life! I went on to having millions of jobs, was depressed,extreme anxiety attacks, never was content, or just finish what i started.I truly was a messed up individual! I just wanted to be normal.I envied people that went to work from 9-5 and went to college. I tried college but dropped classes the first semester. 10 years later at the age of 26 my boyfriend basically said he was an outsider looking in and said I | F | 27 | 1 months 20mg 1X day | 3/14/2010 | 2 | ADD | Adderall made my mouth numb, but painful, and made my teeth and gums feel oddly achy and sometimes cold, like blood wasn't circulating to them well enough. I stopped the drug and after the numbness wore off, tried it again for just one day. The achiness and numbness began the next morning (even though I didn't take Adderall that day) and remained for the next 1.5 days. When I took Adderall for an extended period of time, the numbness and achiness grew worse, and my mouth tasted odd as well. | F | 30 | 5 months 10 2X day | 3/10/2010 | 1 | Adult ADHD | Ironically, due to my being over 18, my health insurance plan will not pay for my Adderall prescription w/o a medical necessity form, which they will not provide to me. Since I have to now pay out of pocket, I've been getting my generic at Walmart instead of Walgreens. Walmart uses Barr generic and Walgreens uses Shire. Ever since I started using the Barr generic, I've had hives breaking out in my scalp and now on my neck and back. I thought I had a staph infection since I work at a hospital, but it suddenly dawned on me that I am taking a different generic. This morning my hives/rash was better. I took my generic adderall and what do you know...this afternoon I started itching again. I am so angry about this! I don't know what to do?? | F | 40 | 2 years 10 MG 2X day | 3/9/2010 | 4 | Adult ADHD | I constantly want cold/iced drinks, very thristy, my eyes are constantly dry, about 9hrs or so after taking it I "come down" really hard and experience extreme exhaustion for about 45 mins after the "come down" I'm not as hungry when I take it, though when I do eat its junk food so no weight loss, occasional mood swings(mainly crying spells ex:I read Lady and the Tramp today to my friend's child and I teared up*seriously*, extreme body temperature change(from hot to cold and chilled to warm) regardless of the weather/temperature. I've noticed its more difficult for me to wake up in the mornings than before I started taking adderall, it causes my heart to beat faster, and I once had a "lovely" complexion, but my skin has turned into awful acne. I have NEVER had skin issues before this medication. I guess, thank goodness for concealer. | Before I started taking this medication, it was a waste to expect me to sit still and play a game/watch a movie/have a conversation without have to get up multiple times and/or fidget. I was prone to interrupting people when they were talking, being easily side tracked by anything and everything and being incredibly impulsive. The benefits of this medication have out weighed the not so diserable side effects. I'm now more focused and I'm able to sit still longer than 5 minutes. | F | 24 | 3 weeks 20mg 1X day | 3/8/2010 Patient History |