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 |
| 5 | Asperger's and ADHD | A little sleepy at first but now not so much. The doctor said it wasn't the Adderall but the Clonidine I was taking at the same time. Now that I do not take the Clonidine with the Adderall I feel great. | I take Adderall XR 25mg. I use to take Focalin XR 40mg in the morning and 5 mg of Focalin when I got home from school. Now all I need to do is take Adderall XR 25mg in the morning and I have a much better day and I do not have to take so many med's. I hope it keeps working like it is now that would be great. | M | 8 | 6 days | 12/10/2006 | 4 | adult add | after about 45 minutes to an hour there is increased heart rate, typically between 100 to 110 BPM, whereas my regular BPM typically looms around 70-85 BPM, Loss in appetite, Heightened sexual awareness, irritability, "tingling sensation" on forehead the first month(not painful sensation, just kinda odd sensation) | so far so good with the adderall. I would actually have to give it a rating of 3.5, I feel the quality of my life has improved, however I also feel scared and unsure about this medication. In part due to all the reactions you hear about this drug BUT then I remind myself this is one of the most widely abused drugs and wrongfully prescribed drugs on the drug market today. anyways here is a little background of me: my whole life i've had people tell me how smart i was and with that my whole life I've wondered why? If someone told me I was smart, I had unlimited potential(and yes I am aware sometimes these ar things people just say to others to encourage/bepolite.) But after hearing these comments about myself I would never be able to determinte why. Or not just why, but how am i so smart? What I have just written in these past sentences is exactly what adderall has helped with THE MOST. When I take this drug(One 20mg Adderall XR, when waking up) my days seem to "happen" | M | 23 | 4 months | 12/5/2006 | 5 | ADD | * I've used adderall for 4 years; usually one 25mg dose each morning, and sometimes 5 or 10 mg about 8 hours later; I don't use XR as it puts too much strain on my "metabolism" and wears me out; I'm 46 years old. * I take adderall Monday to Sat., but never on Sunday, to give my body a break. I am totally exhausted--mentally and physically--on Sundays. I usually sleep about 12 hours Sat. night, and another 4 to 5 hours on Sunday afternoon. I often get depressed on Sunday afternoon, but it is always gone by Monday morning. * my experiences with adderall withdrawl, having stopped taking it for 8 days now: lately, on the days I take adderall, I get *very* tired starting early evening, and usually just watch TV. To become more productive in the evenings, I am going off adderall as an experiment. I have not taken it for 8 days now. I sleep about 12 hours every night due to being *very* tired in the morning. I have more energy in the evenings now. I'm not experiencing | M | 46 | 4 years | 12/1/2006 | 4 | ADDERALL 60mg & CYMBALTA 60mg | Dry mouth, optic pressure, craved sweet | Works good in combo. with cymbalta for me, helps me in school alot! | F | 25 | 5 years | 12/1/2006 | 5 | ADD | For the most part, the side effects of this medication have been positive for me. Appetite supression and an anti-depressant-like effect were unexpected, but welcome. However, while taking the extended release form of Adderall, I would become easily agitated and crabby, and had difficulty sleeping. | I long wondered if I might be one of those adults who suffered from undiagnosed ADD, so I made an appointment with a psychiatrist. The first person I saw did agree that I probably had a 'mild' case, but he refused to prescribe anything. "So you're a little disorganized, what's the big deal?" Of course, my 'mild' ADD had some fairly negative effects on my life, so I found a doctor who was more understanding. After trying Concerta, which made me agressive and generally angry, I switched to regular-formula Adderall. It has certainly helped with my ability to concentrate, and I'm more likely to finish boring tasks, but medication is not a cure-all treatment. Many behaviors typical of ADD sufferers seem to be ingrained in my personality and I still struggle with them. That said, the benefits of Adderall have been significant and I do see a overall improvement in my life. | M | 37 | 4 years | 11/21/2006 | 5 | ADD | In my last post, I should have mentioned that other side effects I've experienced are dry-mouth (chewing gum and increased water intake helps), and, oddly, 'hyper-focus'. I sometimes become so involved with details of a task that I lose track of time and will actually become a little frustrated when I have to shift my focus to something new. Also, Adderal seems to make me crave cigaretts; similar to the way alcohol does. | The only drawback I've been able to identify is the fact that I've obviously become addicted to Adderall. I take 30mg in the morning, with an additional 20mg dose in the afternoon. I consider this a fairly low dose, but running out of the medication makes me feel horrible. Day one isn't too bad, but day 2 is insane! I feel like a train wreck - lethargy, intense cravings, and physical symptoms that are noticeable by others, including dark circles under my eyes and a look of utter exhaustion. The moral of the story is, "Don't forget to get your prescriptions filled, children!" | M | 37 | 4 years | 11/21/2006 | 5 | ADD | dry mouth, nerviousness, dry mouth, insonomia, dry mouth, tight chest | I have found adderall to be the best treatment for my ADD. I have had ADD my entire life and did not realize it until a doctor tested me in 2002. Since then I have tried many different medications. Many of the SSRI's did not work for me. They made me tired and I gained weight with them which did not sit right with me. Ritilan worked, but the waves of up and down througout the day were too difficult to deal with. I take Adderall XR 20 once a day in the morning. My doctor has said that I can take up to 2 a day. If I do this for multiple days, I cannot sleep and by day three or four I am VERY anxious. Also I can develop a tightness in my chest that I know is because of the tension and anxious felling that I am experiencing with this medication. I have taken the medication for about 2 1/2 years and I have developed dry mouth with the medication. Throughout the day, it seems I cannot quench my thurst. My mouth seems raw and things have a metal taste at times. Never in my life ha | M | 43 | 2 years | 11/20/2006 | 3 | ADHD | abnormal sleeping patterns, dazed, loss of memory, increased attention span (but ALOT of the times on the wrong things) mood swings, addiction, paranoia, loss of natural motivation | GREAT!! @ 1st. but a/f a while, i'm scared. staying up all night, would see "shadow people" but when I don't take it I feel depressed and sleep alot. I can't remember anything, i read and re-read my textbooks and it doesn't "click" anymore. really frightened @ coming off... do not recommend, would try martial arts/meditation to work on focus problems b-4 i would recommend this drug to ANYONE. ex-boyfriend was also on it too, major high doser, seemed bi-polar, extremly irritable (i would ask how his day was and he would snap, some days he'd love me, others he couldn't stand me)and seemed flighty...also, I don't go out, EVER, i feel like I always have so much to do, but my time is wasted on doing, nothing, it feels like, would like to know other peoples experiances of coming off and any issues they've had on memory problems | F | 25 | 1.5 years | 11/13/2006 | 2 | ADHD | Increased cig. smoking | I've been on Adderall XR, 10mg 1x per day, for 2 weeks and it has had NO effect on me at all! No improvement! I thought (and my Doc)that it would have an even stronger effect(it should have) since I also take Provigil-4 narcolepsy. I still fidget endlessley, can't sit still, begin a million projects and finish none, have no concept of time, no focus for more than very short periods, increased smoking from 1pk a day to 2pks. I hope I just haven't been on it long enough. Does anyone recall how long it was before the med. began working for them? | F | 36 | 2 weeks | 11/12/2006 | 5 | ADD / 2 strokes | see below | BTW....I didn't get to finish...but I'm on 60mg/day. I take in the morning with a little food and I'm good. It's not that I don't want to eat I just get busy and FORGET to eat. The breakfast bar helps though. I went from 201 to 176 - eliminating a third of the steriod weight I gained from the stroke. I'll have to update more as it's only been about 6 weeks. But so far...I'm loving it! | F | 37 | 6 weeks | 11/8/2006 | 5 | ADHD,High academic marks/Zero focus | I get the opposite of a lot of the people here when it comes to hunger - Adderall makes me want to eat like a starving animal. I've resolved to taking it exactly half way through my morning and afternoon meal. Seems to help the Adderall hunger pangs some, but I'm 8-10 lbs heavier when I'm taking Adderall | I'm finally able to accept (after yrs of kicking myself) that without Adderall - the wiring in my brain is loose. I fought taking meds for so long - thought it meant I was stupid or a failure. But having turned 40, I've had the courage now to look back at the way everything slips through the cracks when I'm off of it - forgetting appointments, constantly missing highway exits, no concept of time, feeding the dog when I just fed her 20 minutes ago, and subsequently, diminishing my self-image because of it. I see now that my brain/lobe problem is an organic thing, born in me it seems. But I'm not ashamed about it anymore. I have a disorder, and I feel fortunate that there's something to remedy it. I've become quite thankful for Adderall. Takes trial & error to adjust the exact right dosage, but worth it. LONG-ACTING XR version causes me migraines. | F | 40 | 10 years | 11/8/2006 | 5 | ADD / 2 Strokes | No Appitite; Dry Mouth; VERY dry eyes; TOO much energy for the first 3ish weeks but got over that(doing laps around the coffee table, etc.; 'Hangover' headaches at night for the first couple of weeks ( but that could have been the Concerta wearing off - it gave me BAD headaches!) but they are rare now; sometimes can't sleep, but 1/2 a Tylonol PM fixes that; I was a bit bitchy at first but that wore off and it actually helped as I get paid to be a bitch (I'm an 'In School Suspention' teacher). Overall....after a couple weeks of acclimation, everything was fine! | Where have you been all my life??? I always knew that I was ADD ever since they realized it was a thing. I mean, it made SO much sense. When I read the 'symptoms' it seemed like I could have been the poster child! But this stuff is helping BIG TIME!! My memory sucks from the strokes by it was never that good to being with and now I know why! My 'stick-to-it-ivness' is SO much better. I'm able to actually wake up in the morning. I don't procrastinate (although i can't figure out what to do first!). I have lost 25 pounds in the last month (nice since I gained 75 from the stroke steroids!). If I do find a new guy, perhaps I can actually STAY in this relationship this time. A BIGGIE...I have probably spent $25K on college because if the class is over 3 weeks long (and sometimes even 2) I can't stay with it. I skipped all the time, never got work done, I dropped classes right and left or just didn't drop at all, never went and got the Big Huge 'F'. I can't tell you how many times | F | 37 | 6 weeks | 11/8/2006 | 4 | Adult ADHD | Actually taking Adderall XR (20 mg. a day)- I have not sufferred any problems with my mood; in fact my mood has improved greatly. I have been able to do more at work and at home w/o the feeling of being overwhelmed or feeling unable to decide where to begin. The only issue has been weight loss. My appetite was only mildly supressed for the first 4 - 6 weeks. Despite eating regularly, I have continued to lose weight. I have even decreased my workout routine in an effort to maintain a steady weight. I have been taking this medication for nearly 6 months and have lost 25lbs. I could have stood to lose 5lbs prior to taking the medication, but it's getting hard to find clothes to fit. The weight loss does not necessarily make me feel self concious, but a lot of people (mostly coworkers) are asking if I am okay. That can be a little annoying... | Like most things in life, what may work for one person may not necessarily work for another. For me this medication has made a huge difference in my life. For the first time in my life I feel like I am truly able to express myself clearly. It had done wonders for my relationships at home and professionally. | F | 26 | 6 months | 11/7/2006 | 5 | ADHD | First couple of weeks agitation when wearing off in evening, then went away. Just slight decrease in appetite. Still eats very well just not as much snacking which he used to like to do often. | My son has been on it a month, he is doing great in school. Adderall xr 10mg in morning. Getting all of his work done in school. Socially he has done better, anger has greatly decreased especially the last few weeks. Still has healthy appetite and sleeps great. I am amazed how much it has helped him. | M | 10 | 1 days | 11/6/2006 | 5 | ADHD | First couple of weeks agitation when wearing off in evening, then went away. Just slight decrease in appetite. Still eats very well just not as much snacking which he used to like to do often. | My son has been on it a month, he is doing great in school. Adderall xr 10mg in morning. Getting all of his work done in school. Socially he has done better, anger has greatly decreased especially the last few weeks. Still has healthy appetite and sleeps great. I am amazed how much it has helped him. | M | 10 | 30 days | 11/6/2006 | 3 | ADD | alot of jitters, loss of appetite, sometimes feels like i can't get a good full breath | i have only been taking adderall for about 2.5 days and i just get really jittery for a while and sometimes feel like i can't take a good deep breath... from what i was reading i noticed that is pretty normal. i have also noticed a decrease in my appetite, i am the kind of person who is a worry-wart so of course when i see the negative side effects i panic and think that those will definently happen to me. but i really like the medicine so far i take 15MG a day and have noticed how i really can pay attention in class a lot better because before i normally fall asleep and don't do my work but the past couple days are going really well besides the little effects that i have gotten. i hope the jitters and the minor breathing situation goes away because i don't want to be worried anymore... please let me know what you all think if you have had the effects as well and if they have gone away or not... thanks a lot | F | 17 | 2 days | 11/1/2006 | 5 | Adult ADD | Severe loss of appetite (Down to one meal a day in the evening hours), hot and cold flashes (claminess when cold and sweating when hot), increased irritability, shortened patience, Openess (Turned me into a social butterfly) | For the most part, this medicine has shown a positive result for myself. I will tell you that an individual who has had any type of eating disorder in the past, must steer clear of adderall. This drug can be dangerous to those who fall into old habits easily. Before I took adderall I was at 125. Within one month I had dropped down to 108. Please watch for someone who suffers from this. | F | 25 | 90 days | 10/27/2006 | 5 | ADHD | STAYING AWAKE FOR LONG HOURS,Being Focused for hours at a time,And weight loss(the weight loss lost it's effects after a year or so) It was easyier to start smoking and was addicted to smoking, I am Addicted to Adderall, But i feel really good and am always getting good ideas and evan started a secussful money making idea, I can say that adderall has helped me with focus + A intellagent mind it makes me super grateful | It also helps if your over weight and u have ADHD because it speeds up your motabalism | M | 16 | 4 years | 10/17/2006 | 5 | staying up at parties | Energy to stay up without the speediness.loss of appetite loss weight. concentrate at work for over 10 hours straight (no breaks or lunches at all. the big side effect that made me stop taking for a while was impotence. | great just the impotence part ruins it for me, if not i would be on it all the time. first took it a party to stay up and gave me a great euphoria taking it with alcohol. later took it at work and gets me through the day. | M | 20 | 2 months | 10/15/2006 | 2 | Depression, ADD | Comedowns when drug wore off and cravings to take more. Decreased appetite. | ONE WORD- ADDICTION!!!! Feels great at first, incredible focus and euphoria, you think you can conquer the world! Then you are upping your dose to stay high more and more. Depression, hallucinations, and feeling of unreality. I would not recommend this drug to anyone with an addictive personality. It's legal speed. | F | 33 | 3 months | 10/12/2006 |