ADDERALL XR 10 Reviews (AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE; AMPHETAMINE SULFATE; DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE; DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE)

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 3  Add When the XR wore off there seemed to be a crash. I was very irratable as this happened. I did find that consuming some caffiene during this time helped ease this stage. One major con to XR is the price, I had to switch to IR just to be able to afford it. This medication was life changing for me! It was nice to find a medication with few side effects that helped control my ADD symptoms. F 27 1 months
10mg
12/13/2011
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 4  ADD F 17
20 mg 1X day
12/12/2011
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 4  ADD, fatigue Dry mouth, jittery, I prefer the IR because the xr seems to kick it real hard in about 1 hour which is overwhelming but them it backs off a little and last most of the day. It doesnt seem to work as good as the IR but its close. M 20 2 months
15 1X day
11/29/2011
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 5  ADHD Vague jittery feeling as drug wears off, like I have had too much caffeine (but no anxiety). Some loss of appetite. This medication has been a godsend! I felt differently on the very first dose - within 15 minutes I felt very calm, like I had never felt before. I lost my "inner restlessness". Within a few days, I had increased concentration, ability to follow conversations better (so my social anxiety all but disappeared), my handwriting improved (I have something called dysgraphia that comes with ADHD sometimes), and my coordination improved. I do feel some jitters as it is wearing off, and so my nurse put me on 10 MG Propranolol (generic of Inderal) to take up to two times a day as needed.. This is a very small dose of a beta-blocker (blood pressure medication) and it worked like a charm. I could not function before Adderall XR, but I didn't realize quite how bad it was until I took it. F 43 60 days
20 MG 2X day
11/10/2011
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 5  ADD, Depression,Anxiety,Mood Issues Can concentrate for hours, but huge decrease in appetite which lead to anorexia and my losing tons of weight in short period of time. Also, tolerance develops and you need to take more of this drug to get the same amount of focus as you did at the beginning. Can also cause OCD tendencies. You will not be able to fall asleep if take it within a few hours before bedtime, but if you take it everyday as I do, you will possibly overcome that side effect and be able to sleep while on it (I'm able to since I'm so used to it). F 21 1 years
10-15 MG 1X day
10/5/2011
 5  Adult AD/HD Mild jaw clenching, decreased appetite, some insomnia (which is gone now that I just steel myself and get up at 7 every morning) It is nice to have control over my life. I have gone on and off AD/HD meds, spent some time buying into the idea that they were somehow "robbing" me of some mysterious elan vital as a teenager, and finally realizing that I deserve to be able to have a zest for life on my own terms. It helps me to keep track of appointments, keep track of friends, remember what I said five seconds ago (EVER), not spend thousands of dollars more than I have, not have a melt-down every single day I have to get ready for work, and not have to worry about the feeling like I have angry bees in my head when I'm trying to do absolutely anything. When I first started taking it as a teenager, this drug literally gave me my self-esteem back: I sat down, started a creative project, and saw it through to the end (with no angry bees) for the first time in my life. F 32 12 years
15 MG 1X day
9/28/2011
 5  ADHD When I first started taking it I never wanted to eat. But if I took it without eating I got some pretty serious stomach pains. Nothing uber just felt like crap. Other than that I have had very little to no side effects, except for the cotton mouth daily but its good because it gets me to drink more water The drug is great if you actually need it. I pretty much hated my job before adderall and with this the CEO could come in and tell me im fired and I would just be like "ok great!" I seem to get more done but it also just generally makes me happier or less anxious. It almost doesnt let me feel sad either. Sometimes I get sad or depressed about a certain thing and a minute later Im like.."fuck it life is awesome" M 26 3 months
20mg 1X day
9/13/2011
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 5  Low dopamine levels, possible ADD Some anxiety in the beginning or if taken with caffeine (obviously), icy cold hands upon starting the drug, headaches, thirst, fast heart rate, insomnia if taken too late in the day, talkativeness, intense focus and sense of wellbeing, appetite loss, desire to be up and moving. All bad side effects faded after a few months This medication has been a life saver for me. I lost 30 pounds, not because it is a stimulant, but because it curbed my appetite and finally gave me the energy to work out and not be so lazy anymore. I may not BE smarter on this med, but I feel smarter. It also really helps with my depression and apathy. Just be careful you don't start out your day doing the wrong thing; it makes you concentrate on whatever you start on. I've had too many days where I've begun my day with video games and haven't moved for 6 hours. F 22
30 MG 1X day
9/7/2011
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 4  ADD Racing Heart, Hyper, Extremely Talkative, Dry Mouth, Thirsty, Head Aches, Loss of Appetite (20mg 1xday). Extremely Calm, Occasionally Zoning Out, Sleepiness. (20mg 2xday). I was recently diagnosed with adult ADD. Initially, my doctor prescribed me 20mg of Adderall XR to take every morning. I started on a Saturday and noticed that I was very hyper, talkative, and thirsty. I did notice that my concentration was much better, and I was able to focus on tasks without feeling like I needed to take a break. I also felt that way on Sunday. When I was at work on Monday, I no longer felt those effects or had the ability to focus. After talking with my doctor, my dose was increased to 40mg a day. I was a little nervous to up my dose by 20mg; I figured that I would be bouncing of the walls on 40mg since I was so hyper on 20mg. The first time I took the higher dose I sat there waiting for my heart to start pounding out of my chest, but I ended up feeling the exact opposite actually. I have only been taking the 40mg for a few days and I can easily say that this is the calmest I have ever felt in my ENTIRE life. Before taking Adderall my head sounded like 10 overcaffienated women in a small closet, all taking as loudly as they could about different subjects, all at the same time (best way I can describe it, as odd as it sounds). Now my head is quiet. I can work on one task at a time, and not be distracted about something I have to do the next week. The only downfall of this serenity is that I am really sleepy. I thought that was weird since Adderall is a stimulant, but I guess when you have ADD it has a calming effect if taken at the correct dose. F 23 10 days
20 2X day
6/15/2011
 5   Thirst, upset stomach for first hour and then it went away, I was diagnosed with add as a chid and was never treated. I struggled in high school and was fine after that because I had a job riding horses and it didn't require much effort and besides I loved doing it. Well I decided to go back to school two years ago and it's been aweful! my ADD kicked back in and I haven't been able to organize my life, I had the worst anxiety and depression I would sleep nearly 14 hours a day for a year before I decided to go to the DR. He put me on wellbutrin and xanax, and I had a very bad reaction to the wellbutrin and the xanax makes me feel like a zombie. Then it came up that I was diagnosed with ADD and he put me on adderall instantly I felt normal again! Its been such a blessing for me I was able to focus again and get tasks done. I don't have any of the horrible side effects I've read about, my anxiety and depression GONE!!!! :) I'm so happy again and my friends are very surprised that they have their old friend back! In my un-professional opinion this drug will work just right for you if you truly have add, and not a misdiagnosis, it will simply compensate your lack of dompamine and help you to function like a normal person. F 26 2 days
15 1X day
4/27/2011
 5  ADD sleeplessness for the first 2 weeks, occasional dry mouth, weightloss, occasional headache. i started taking this in college. I have struggled with this my whole life but when it came to 40+ hours of work plus 15 credit hours of college i noticed my Add getting to the point beyond control. After taking this for a few weeks my grades improved as well as my homelife/work. I would not reccomend taking this unless it is needed and not just for school but in general everyday life. Also, this condition is biological so it runs in the family. M 22 3 months
30 1X day
4/8/2011
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 4  ADHD Nothing unexpected in terms of side effects. Initially, some moderate appetite loss and increased perspiration. Most of this has lessened over the 7 weeks I've been on the med. While I'm pretty old to finally have a psych doc finally figure out that my lifelong inability to concentrate and focus was only partially due to anxiety and depression and that I have some degree of ADHD. I'm really glad we finally figured it out. This med focuses me and allows me to concentrate and be far, far more efficient in my work from home job. Given my age and all, I don't ever see myself ramping up very much dosage wise beyond the current 20 mg/day, if at all. I take weekend breaks to try to minimize the buildup of tolerance. I'm glad I got hooked up with a doctor who finally could help me. We'll see how it goes from here, but for the time being, Adderall is making a big difference in my life. M 59 7 weeks
20 mg 1X day
3/28/2011
 5  ADHD and Schizophrenia Loss of appetite. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia 5 years ago, but I also had severe ADHD as a child. Adderall has helped me organize my thoughts in a way where I am able to distinguish reality from delusions. Before taking this, I could not function or take care of myself. After going vegan, meditating everyday, and taking adderall I now am a Jr. in college with a 3.9 GPA. I was able get off all other psychotropic medication. F 26 9 months
20 2X day
2/15/2011
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 4  ADD Insomnia, eating problems, rapid heart beat I've been taking this drug for a very long time. I feel like when I don't take it one day, I eat a lot! I tell people that my body doesn't get that "full" feeling. But I've also realized that it fools your body into thinking you are well rested when your body is actually fighting inside. I have otherwise had a great experience with it - I feel very productive all the time and work out in the mornings. It really helps me get things done and be organized every day. Feel like there's ALWAYS something for me to do. Currently trying to figure out if it's the best drug for me because of my rapid heart beat that bothers me a bit. F 25 7 years
20 2X day
2/6/2011
 5  ADHD, DYSLEXIA My daughter is 14 and started taking this when she was 11, after failed attempts with other adhd drugs. Adderall was like her saving grace!!! Her grades went from all d's and f's to a's and b's and is in advanced courses. He concentration is 100 percent better and she doesn't have to fidget and talk all the the time in class now. She takes 20 xr in the am and another 5 (not xr) at noon to boost her, as it does start to wear off. The only side effect noticeable is her loss of appetite. She has lost some weight on it, however to fine. And she is counter act it, she does not take it on the weekends, so she makes up for not eating much all week. Her doc says as long as she is hydrated and eats one really good meal with her multi vitamin she will be fine. And she is. My 7 year old son with ADHD and Autism just started on it a month ago (10 xr 1 x day), and he is also benefiting from it. His stimming is less frequent, and he concentrates better in class. He follows directions a lot better an Great for people with ADHD, only drawback is loss of appetite. F 37 3 years
20 + 5 2X day
2/2/2011
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 5  ADHD, excessive daytime sleepiness thirsty, drink more water. I started on xr 30 mg 1/day but it was ineffective by 2:00 in the afternoon, so i talked to my dr and we changed to 20mg 2x/day. i still dont think its exactly what i need, but i think 60mg/day is the highest "recommended dose", so we didnt want to go there yet. it has helped my ibs, dealing w/stress b/cm more organized, i wake up feeling refreshed and go to sleep much faster. i havent had any panic attacks since i started using it and i was having them 3-4 times/month before. overall, it has improved my work life, home life and made me feel more like me. after so many drs trying to push antidep. on me, i am happy that i found something that helps with my extreme daytime sleepiness, lack of concentration and general inability to start something and finish it. the only complaint that i have is that it doesnt last longer than 5-7 hours and if my day isnt over, im exhausted. F 28 45 days
20mg 2X day
1/29/2011
 4  Adult ADD Occasional headaches. sweating and dizziness (only when does was too high) AFter reading many posts I see that I in the minority with my postitve results with Adderall XR. HOwever, I'm obsessed with taking the same dose, same time everyday, NEVER MISS. I started on 20 xr, caused major sweating, shakes, headaches, very irritable, then dropped to 15 mg, same problems. Dropped to 10 mg/day , and found the sweet spot. It works well, but not a cure. I would say I have moderate add, I have friends that are much worse and I know I'm more "together" than them. This drug has helped me finish a task and focus slightly better. My wife says it's been amazing, she doesn't have to remind me of everything 50 times a day. However, I'm very aware how addicted I've become (physically). If I miss a pill I have EXTREME fatigue, the most tired sensation I could ever imagine. Since I know how bad the withdrawl is, I haven't missed a pill in years. Now I'm a father of 2, 35 years old and feel I must get off since I can't really be on a drug my entire life, seems too risky. So I'm going to reduce to 5mg/day (fight through a couple weeks of fatigue, then I know my body will adjust. I'll stay on 5mg/day for a month or two, then drop it. Overall, I think I was the perfect candidate of this drug since I have no prior-addictive habits, don't "like" drugs, and I'm very responsible (as much as an ADD person can be ha ha) but I realize everyone is very different and I can see how some people become abusive with this drug, if you're not very very car M 35 8 years
10 mg xr 1X day
1/17/2011
 4  narcolepsy headaches, irritability, gas, moodiness, upset stomach, little nervous at times, hair loss, loose stools, weight loss, dry mouth, increased blood pressure, anxiety worsened, increased sweating, and sometimes dizziness Sad thing is Adderall XR has been the best medication that I have tried for my narcolepsy. Some of my symptoms are mild others are moderate and so on. They seem to get a little better with time. Obviously, the side effects were not bothersome enough for me to quit taking it, although I think about it almost daily. It is just not an option, I am a working single mom and without it I would be on welfare, social security or/and disability....You have to do what you have to do Hope this helps someone who reads it. F 36 2 years
20 mg 2X day
10/20/2010
 3  Fatigue, Depression, ADHD Anxiety, Weightloss, Headache I finally had to stop taking Adderall because the anxiety crept up on me and incapacitated me. The first 4-5 months were great. Lots of energy, able to concentrate, but by month 6 I was having a hard time leaving the house my anxiety was so intense. I also lost about 20 pounds during this time because I wasn't hungry and was so energetic that I didn't make the time to eat. F 24 7 months
30mg 1X day
10/5/2010
 3  adhd Anxiety, Depression, loss of appetite, increased heart rate, trouble sleeping, feeling jittery a lot, made me feel like i had a lot of energy, yet made my appetite nearly disappear. A great medicine for short term... I had to take Prozac to counteract the depression and mood swings which helped dramatically. One thing with me and this drug is I couln't skip days or dosages or I had severe mood swings. F 18 8 years
50mg 1X day
9/28/2010

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