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 |
| 1 | ADHD | 2026 PRODUCT IS A COMPLETE FAILURE. TEVA/FDA IS ALLOWING ADULTERED PRODUCT TO REACH THE MARKET. 8 MONTHS STRAIGHT OF DEFECTIVE MEDICATION. | THE ACTIVE PRODUCT INGREDIENT IS MISSING OR EXPERIENCING DISSOLUTION FAILURE. | M | 30 | 20 years 15 MG 3X day | 9/7/2026 | 4 | ADHD-C | Decreased appetite and increased heart rate, along with the occasional dry mouth, trouble sleeping (insomnia), irritability, anxiety, constipation, hormonal cystic acne, increased sweating, and circulation problems in the extremities | The manner of which side effects occur is weird; the only ones that have consistently showed up are the decreased appetite and increased heart rate. The other side effects switch up about every 2 months, as I tend to forget to pick up a prescription for one month and finally do the next month; therefore, I unintentionally give myself a month long break. So, if I had dry mouth from the medication one month, then in another month I dont experience that side effect. Weird. Either way, I'm taking the medication to help with my Combined Type ADHD. It helps me by lowering the barrier to start a task, and makes it a bit easier to work continuously through a task without getting distracted by my thoughts or another task. It also quells the food noise so that my thoughts are not obsessively thinking about doing something more interesting (i.e. binging on sugar or salt/fat) while trying to focus on a task. It tampers down my impulsivity so I am less likely to blurt out thoughts that I was preferring to keep to myself and I am also a much better shopper because I can pause and ask myself if it's a good idea to bring an item home, especially if it wasn't on my list. Unfortunately, due to my impulsivity/chaotic brain being leashed, I find my that my idea well (creativity) will run dry pretty quickly; this shows up in how I cannot come up with drawing ideas or conversation starters off the cuff. It becomes pretty empty up there so I | F | 24 | 2 years 10mg IR 2X day | 5/3/2026 | 5 | ADHD, combined-type | none | In terms of its reputation as the most popular and probably most widely abused ADHD stimulant medication, that reputation is deserved. This is because it is by far the most effective and helpful stimulant I have tried, having severe combined-type ADHD. It lasts longer than Dexedrine or Ritalin, and one is not committed to dealing with it lingering in his or her system for over seven hours like some other stimulants. In terms of appetite suppression (much needed for distracted overeaters), amount of time it lasts, and its efficacy, Adderall is highly recommended for anyone with severe ADHD. And, unlike other potentially abused psychotropic medications, I have never found over time that one develops a tolerance to these CNS psychostimulants. | M | 42 | 7 years 35 mg 3X day | 2/15/2026 | 5 | Narcolepsy & ADHD | Dry Mouth, Weight Loss | With undiagnosed ADHD and Narcolepsy until adulthood, my focus issues and excessive daytime sleepiness were overwhelming. I would forget important things within minutes, making it nearly impossible to work and leaving me feeling like I was in a constant fog. Adderall was life-changing initially, but over time it became less effective in managing both conditions. The immediate-release (IR) version worked wonders for about a year, whereas the extended-release (ER) version had little effect. Adderall did not make me feel like a zombie or as if I was on speed; it helped me retain information longer. On days I missed a dose or delayed taking it, my symptoms, especially excessive daytime sleepiness, would return, though my mental clarity was less affected unless I reached a point of extreme fatigue. One crucial piece of advice: before trying medications, ask your doctor about a Genesight test. While it won't provide all the answers, it can help medical staff understand how your body processes medications and your likelihood of side effects based on your DNA. My Genesight results revealed a significantly reduced ability to convert folic acid and provided insights into how my body would handle different medications. I receive no kickbacks from Genesight, but it was instrumental in helping me achieve my 'new' normal. | F | 38 | 18 months 30mg 2X day | 6/5/2024 | 4 | Add inattentive type | Heart palpitations, vertigo, makes Dystonia worse, muscle tension, squinting in face, tongue thrusts moodiness angry feelings late in the evening . Insomnia especially if I have caffeine with it. | If I have a project or task that needs doing for a long period of time, it helps keep me on task, otherwise I feel scattered and am all over the place. I can read a book and understand it, it helps a lot for reading comprehension.I've been taking it for 10 years but NOT daily , usually only the morning dose. | F | 0 days 20 1X day | 10/29/2023 | 4 | ADHD, strong inability to focus | Sleep is affected - as an early bedtime is no longer an option. However, if you use this to your advantage and somewhat plan your day with this in mind, it's a value adder. Loss of appetite- never a huge eater but you will find yourself not even thinking about food. Need to be strategic about when you're eating and when you're taking your doses. I typically will eat before to avoid missing meals. The focus and inability to manage your day to day is incredible. I always felt I was way more intelligent than my output and now my day to day contribution to myself, my work, and overall life aligns with who I knew I was. | Be mindful of times you take this prescription. I also find it important to try to not take it everyday. Your tolerance for the prescription can increase pretty quickly. Slight euphoric effects which is why it can be abused by non ADHD users. I have found myself using it to stay up later a few times which can get dangerous. All in all, it works beyond how I ever expected to. | M | 36 | 1 years 15 mg 2X day | 7/28/2023 | 5 | Severe ADHD | I tend to get the yawns and sometimes will deal with jaw clenching/general tension if I take my doses too close together. | I take the IR and it's an absolute godsend. For the first time in my life I'm a functional adult that can hold down a job and isn't a depressed and anxious self-destructive mess. | F | 31 | 2 years 20mg 2X day | 11/15/2022 | 4 | ADHD Autistic spectrum disorder | Fast heart rate, anxiety, dry mouth | I have taken this for many years for autistic spectrum disorder and ADHD. It is very important to note that generic drugs are not similar at all. The most efficacious generic Adderall IR found is manufactured by Teva. | M | 43 | 9 years 30MG 2X day | 5/12/2022 | 4 | ADD/ADHD | Hungry for carbs, dry eyes, slight fatigue after it wears off. | Generics are NOT the same as real Adderall. I had both, there is no comparison, generics are useless so disregard any reviews of generics if you are considering brand name Adderall. Breaks are necessary, for instance, take 2 or 3 days a wk without taking it. Drink a lot of water and eat high protein, fats, containing meals. Also be aware that many ppl who had bad experiences or serious issues were on a plethora of other drugs be it prescribed and/or recreational. Do not go over 30-40mg per day. | M | 45 | 7 years 30 1X day | 4/26/2022 | 1 | ADHD | I was put on this medication as a child for 8 years, forced to take it. I now have arrhythmias and permanent heart damage, which my cardiologist says is most likely caused by my many years on this poison. It's addictive and was hard to get off of it, but I refuse to threaten my life anymore. I will probably die early because of this and it terrifies me to think about it. | Please for the love of GOD do not put your child on meth. I am so angry at my parents for forcing me to take this horrible drug which caused me permanent damage almost every day of my life since I was a kid | M | 23 | 8 years 1X day | 1/1/2022 | 3 | Low energy and motivation | It helped get me going and motivated but it took a really high dose for it to work for me. Even the XR did not last very long for me causing me to take more mid-day. Had to remind myself to eat or drink and would get dehydrated very easily. | At high doses I would have semen leakage at the end of urinating. Very thick semen. | M | 31 | 3 months 75 MG 1X day | 12/9/2021 | 1 | To help grades improve and to focus | I am 24 and I have taken Adderall over two years ago, I'm just going to say that it is the absolute WORST drug to take. It made my stomach hurt, gave me intense anxiety, made my eyes water like crazy, lost personality, Constant migraines everyday, Eating disorder, major weight loss, lost emotion, Just felt numbed. I felt like a literal robot!! I usually talk ALOT! But when I was on it, I just Barely talked. DO NOT GO ON THIS I also missed sleep because of it. | Please don't take this drug. IT IS VERY BAD. | F | 24 | 6 weeks 5 2X day | 12/7/2021 | 5 | I take it to enhance my sex drive | Hyper focus and increased sex drive. | Because I am on government assistance and stay at home I use this to take my edging fetish to unbelievable levels. Never been happier with my life. | F | 36 | 9 years 20 mg x 2 2X day | 9/14/2021 | 5 | Level 3 DSM- ADD and ADHD | -long and short term memory improvement -Massive Increase in focus -Massive decrease in fidgeting and impulsivity -Massive decrease in constant running thought process. (Brain chatter) -Increase in organization -Diet, sex drive, and mood unchanged | At a young age I knew I acted differently than the average kid. My extreme case on ADD and ADHD enabled majority of people I met, treat me less of a human. Impulsive actions without thinking 30s into the future, Unable to sit still for more than 15mins, Unable to focus at all, Forgetfulness, Couldn't stay on a single task for vary long. The list goes on. I never understood why I acted out irrationally, or why no matter how hard I tried or got punished I was still doing everything I described above and more. My teachers HATED me and would treat me like an animal, and for a growing child thagcan cause other issues in their life. Up until college I decided to get Adderall prescribed and my whole world turned right side up. The way I describe it is insane what Adderall did for me. I understand not everyone has the same experience with this medication, however for me it was a miracle! I can focus for extended periods of time. I dont fidget anymore when I'm sitting. I dont act on my impulses as much as I used to. My schooling comes noticeably more naturally. Even when I take a week or more brake from the medication, I still own those normal human quality's that I learned from being on Adderall. My diet hasn't changed, sex drive still the same, mood unaffected nothing has changed besides my mental cognition and my ability to function like a normal person. Adderall isnt for everyone, but with my bad case it's the perfect medication. | M | 27 | 2 years 10MG 1X day | 4/15/2021 | 1 | Adhd | Ineffective in managing ADHD | F | 61 | 30 days 30 1X day | 1/30/2021 | 2 | Idiopathic Hypersomnia | Loss of appetite (seems to be getting better though), extremely distracted, OCD is really, really bad, I cant stop cleaning everything I see, hot flashes/sweats, jittery, cant remember anything, I forget what Im talking about in the middle of talking and cant seem to stay on topic for my life, insomnia (I would stay up all night, one night I didnt even sleep at all and remained awake for 2 whole days). | I hated taking this. It really doesnt help me at all. In fact, it stops me from doing my work and makes me more anxious as a result. I dont know why anyone calls this a miracle drug because I cant even stay focused on any task. I am constantly getting distracted and I am very forgetful. One minute Id be on a zoom meeting and the next Id be talking to whoever walked in the door or doing the laundry, completely forgetting I was in a meeting. It was ridiculous! This just did not work for me. Granted, I wasnt tired. But I couldnt sleep and was feeling terrible dealing with all these symptoms. | F | 19 | 5 days 10 MG 1X day | 10/22/2020 | 5 | ADULT ADD | I took it for years it helped me concentrate . I never lost weight on this medication, my appetite never changed, I only stopped because I don't feel comfortable taking it at my age because of the possible increased heart rate and blood pressure that could result | F | 73 | 10 years 25 MG 1X day | 9/18/2020 | 2 | ADHF | Loss Of Emotion, Became Mono Toned, Felt Like A Robot, Increased Anxiety, Zoning Out, Self Doubt, Mind-Racing, Chest Tightening, Cold Skin, Partial Appetite Loss, Headaches, Dry Mouth, Crash Headache | Psych provider initially prescribed Adderall IR 20mg tablets to take three times daily. This improved focus "some what" but frequent moments of "zoning out" lingered. At next follow up appt after explaining my experience, she switched me to trial Adderall XR 30mg capsule once daily. Focus was improved, zoning out limited (but still dozed into), cold skin to the touch, everything I had said or whatever I was conversing with someone else about my voice projected very "mono toned" which is unusual due to normally I'm the most animate, enthusiastic and bubbly individual you'd cross paths with. I seemed to become more confrontational and blunt whereas my usual self if extremely passive/reserved. I became impatient and frustrated with just daily normal things... for example... road rage (I never had before to a point where I felt as angry as I did in this occasion) to a point I began screaming and laying on the horn!!!!! Adderall induces PMS?!?! Lol. I felt like I was trapped in a robot... It was so foreign for me and to the other around me, family, friends, co workers, they even asked if I was going through something? When in fact I was quite content on the inside and just wanted to get whatever tasks done efficiently and completely. I crashed hard after the 6 - 6 1/2 hours of the XR being in my system... long story short | F | 22 | 2 months XR 30mg 1X day | 9/11/2020 | 1 | Staying focused | It works, however, the withdrawal is horrible. I felt depressed after it wore off. I don't recommend, look for alternative ways to stay focus. | M | 19 | 4 years 20 1X day | 7/21/2020 | 4 | ADHD | Dry mouth, facial flushing, absolutely no appetite, weight loss and feeling that my throat is closing, chest tightness, feeling like I cant catch my breath and social withdrawal. Toward the end of the day after taking it I notice vision changes (its hard to look at my phone/computer.) | I am taking 20 mg XR once daily! Overall it has helped me tremendously with my nursing school exams, and focusing at the clinical site. I feel that I need to talk to my doctor about the feeling of my throat closing/tightening because it makes it hard to catch my breath. | F | 21 | 2 months 20 MG | 12/3/2019 |