- Bi-polar/ADD Connection? 2nd March 2007
... been on Zoloft for depression-helps very little and adderall for ADD- helps a bit with focusing.
I'm wondering...
... Lamictol for the Bipolar just a couple weeks ago and Adderall a week later for the ADD. I think they're just now...
- Lamictal and lack of motivation 26th February 2007
... went away (It's been 2 1/2 yrs). My pdoc put me on Adderall to counteract these symptoms. It really helped me...
- Any suggestions? 20th February 2007
... needed help for concentration and my psych gave me adderall . I almost lost it all. I literally went crazy and...
- 3 options - please help me choose! 19th January 2007
... your input! still have not decided.
i did try adderall xr, no luck. maybe i will ask my pdoc for straterra...
- Very confused-bipolar/meds/what the heck is it!!! 1st January 2007
... 2 wks, he thought I was adhd. So I started on the adderall . At first it seemed to speed me up, but now its just ... and I feel I need to drop at least the clozeapam and adderall . Plus I think about what all of this is doing to...
- Teen Daughter Bipolar and ADHD 30th December 2006
... anxiety & he instead, changed her from Focalin to Adderall .
The Adderall makes her irritable/short tempered ... stabilizer at all. With Focalin, she felt some hope. With Adderall , she is back to feeling no hope.
I want the Adderall...
... her eyes & seemed to block out the stimuli.
The adderall has brought out some OCD symptoms. At dinner, our...
- Our Bipolar Kids ~ Finding The Light At The End Of The Tunnel 21st December 2006
... having been in a rehab for addiction and abuse of Adderall . Kait is no longer rooming with the Bipolar girl...
... and nervous (understandibly).
Her pdoc put her on Adderall to help with her focus and attention but I think it ... thinking out loud in resignation. I hope it's the adderall and this will discontinue. Of course I was boo-hooing...
... Erika is doing so well. Good decision avoiding that Adderall . We don't want to upset the applecart now, do we...
- Rapid Holiday 22nd November 2006
... day makes me too tired to function. I take 10mg of Adderall in the am, 5mg in the pm...but if I feel I am "too...
... day makes me too tired to function. I take 10mg of Adderall in the am, 5mg in the pm...but if I feel I am "too ... majority of peoples BP.
I am not sure about you, but the adderall made me go through the roof. I took it about 6 weeks ... remember hitting my husband on one of my tirades that adderall caused and it caused horrible rage. My husband was ... the bedside table). I take a ton of meds too but the adderall did me in. I went through depression, mania and a ... and after we figured out what it was he said "yeah, adderall can cause irritability, anger and mania in bps.
...
... I have been watching the Adderall very very closely. My doc started me on 5mg in the...
- Will we ever find right med? 21st November 2006
... sense my last post. My son is still on the abilify and adderall . Just went to see doc last week and he seems to think ... that at our next appointment we can lower his dose of adderall . I hope that improves his eating. I still worry about...
... take. It all came up fine. :)
When my son took Adderall it really effected his appetite. That is the reason...
- Does this happen often with Bipolar? 17th November 2006
... beginning his 6th week of lamictal and he is still taking Adderall . He says he has no plans. He can't answer if he wants...
... beginning his 6th week of lamictal and he is still taking Adderall . He says he has no plans. He can't answer if he wants...
- Please Someone Out There-help! 12th November 2006
... who is 13. The 13 yo has been dx with ADD and is on Adderall just like his dad. He is very much like his dad.....
- Hi-Newbie here-I have 2 kids Bipolar 2nd November 2006
... does not come home. Recently she stole her brother's Adderall so we lock everything up. We also know she is doing...
- can anyone tell me about abilify? 3rd October 2006
... maybe that is a good sign!!And he is still taking the adderall too in the morning. Does anyone else have a child...
- Rapid Cycling and Medications 1st October 2006
... BPII/Cyclothymia and ADD
-150 mg Lamictal
-40mg Adderall
-Ambien as needed
Have tried many other meds,...
- ***?!?! 30th September 2006
... around and be at work by 0645 the next morning. I take adderall for my ADD and when I have classes at night it just...
- Son's new med is Risperdal 21st September 2006
... this morning. In addition to Risperdal he is taking adderall . I was just wondering if anyone could tell me about...
... prononced. or vise versa. Is that true? Tyler takes adderall in the morning with his Risperdal and then takes Risperdal...
- Finally getting son on proper meds 19th September 2006
... effects taking a new med will be. He has been taking adderall XR and clonidine for a 2 years now. I guess what I ... help with his eatting and sleeping? Since being on adderall both have been affected pretty badly. Any suggetions...
- bi-polar medication combination question 1st September 2006
... x2perday
Zipprasidone100mg (geodone) x1 perday
Adderall 10mg x2 perday
Clonazepam 1mg (klonopin) x1perday ... combination?? While she was at home she simply took the adderall and the clonazepam when needed…….Any help at all would...
- What meds are you taking? 31st August 2006
... 100mg Lamictal
40-50mg Adderall
Have been on: Risperdal, Buspar and trazodone which...
... depression and fibro pain..She also is currently taking adderall instead of the effexor (which I know she hated being...
- Medicine Manipulation Game 29th August 2006
... correct?) with the moods on Abilify, and introduced Adderall ..... 2.5 mgs 8am and noon... I dont see him until ... raging days, I called the doc and said we must stop Adderall now.. They thought I was too quick and hasty... I...
... you were on your way with that until they added the Adderall . When on the Abilify alone was your son able to focus...
... LA (extended release), and Clonidine. He has taken Adderall and Risperderal. Neither of them worked for some odd...
- Cyclothymia? - anyone here dealing w/? 28th August 2006
... and starting meds. I currently take lamictal and adderall , it is a wierd combo, but it is the only thing that...
- Are there any other medications for Bipolar2 that won't make you gain weight? 27th August 2006
... weight, but then I stopped taking it. I also take adderall , so that may help the weight gain. Overall though...
- eight year old son has bipolar disorder 26th August 2006
... any medicine that helps with eating? My son is on adderall right now till we can get him on the right meds and...
... to find the right meds. He is on ablify for BP and Adderall for adhd. It has and probably will be a long road...
- Are you taking more then 250mg of Lamictal? 23rd August 2006
... than a month because of side effects. I have been on adderall the entire time I have been on Lamictal and it has...
- Military Doctor Predicament 22nd August 2006
... time with getting meds. I have been on Lamictal and Adderall for these 2 years with great results (have tried adding ... doctors so much it is hard to explain why I NEED the adderall for my add. have tried other methods, but going to ... and working full time I need something that works ( adderall works!). I'm not swinging manic or anything, but...
... My current doc has no problem with prescribing the adderall , but I am afraid that when I tell him about the sleeping ... problem he will blame it on the adderall and not prescribe it anymore. I've already switched ... first one wanted to change me from my lamictal and adderall to only wellbutrin after meeting with me only once...
- medications that have helped? 12th August 2006
... finally get yhe Bipolar stable. I'm on Zoloft and Adderall XR (for ADHD) AM and Lorazepam, Seroquel, Topamax...
- Is it possible to be diagnosed with Bipolar and ??? 5th August 2006
... and ADD meds. He's on Seroquel for the bipolar and Adderall for the ADD....
- Am I alone? 2nd August 2006
... stabilized, but everyone is different. I'm on Zoloft, Adderall (for ADHD), Seroquel, Lithium, Lorazepam and Topamax...
- Opinions needed 28th July 2006
... the medication he was taking, which was Lamictal and Adderall . They sent him to their company doctor who told him...
- Please i need some advice i dont know what 2 do 17th July 2006
... Jennifer
How long have you been taking the Adderall ? My son took Adderall for his ADHD and it caused ... his appetite tremendously. Along with nerves, the Adderall might be part of why your stomach is upset- a combination...
... I have an appointment wednesday and the adderall is the first thing i'm going to ask about. I figured...
- A question for those who are stable 12th July 2006
... Lorazepam .5mg, Topamax 150mg, Zoloft 200mg and Adderall (for Adhd) 25mg. The Seroquel was the last medication...
- Has anyone taken Seroquel? 9th July 2006
... the depression I was in along with Zoloft 200mg and Adderall XR 25mg. Everyone is different. The good thing about...
... the depression I was in along with Zoloft 200mg and Adderall XR 25mg. Everyone is different. The good thing about...
- Can I vent a little? 30th June 2006
... and ADD, just diagnosed last week. He was prescribed Adderall and Lamictal. He's a truck driver, and on Monday after ... medicine he's on. They want him to quit taking the Adderall and Lamictal. The doctor he saw today is going to ... for him to be fired, and they said no.
But, the Adderall had been working for the ADD symptoms. He actually...
- Need medication advice, Lamictal? 28th June 2006
... Topamax
150mg, Lorazepam .5mg, Zoloft 200mg and Adderall 25mg (for ADHD). I have also gone to my phd psychologist...
- The end of the road for us 27th June 2006
... Lithium, Seroquel, Lorazepam, Topamax, Zoloft and Adderall (for ADHD) have been the most "normal" of all. My...
- How do you differentiate, person/disorder? 23rd June 2006
... signed on for better or worse. He's just starting meds, Adderall for the ADD and Lamictal for the bipolar. The ADD...
- Aggression & Abuse 21st June 2006
... that his mania presents itself as rage. He prescribed Adderall for his ADD and Lamictal for the bipolar.
I had...
- DH was diagnosed with bipolar today 19th June 2006
... has ADD and bipolar. The doctor put him on 30 mg of Adderall and for the bipolar, he put him on Lamictal. Can anyone...
- Could This Be the Light At the End of The Tunnel?? 13th June 2006
... Lithium, Seroquel, Topamax, Lorazepam, Zoloft and Adderall (for ADHD). The key to success to get me on this...
- Help Me Please 10th June 2006
... because strattera might not work for you, ritalin or adderall might. Same goes for antidepresants, antipshychotics...
- manic and miserable 7th June 2006
... 150mg, Lorazepam .5mg at night and Zoloft 200mg amd Adderall 25mg (for ADHD) in the morning. Everyone is different...
- Seroquel 2nd June 2006
... 600mg, Topamax 150mg, Lorazepam .5mg, Zoloft 200mg and Adderall 25mg (for ADHD). I have gained weight too but am...
- Does anyone else ever feel like this? 1st June 2006
... Topamax 150mg, Lorazepam .5mg at night and Zoloft and Adderall (for ADHD) in the morning. My thoughts are pretty...
- I'm new here, is anyone else on Lexapro? 27th May 2006
... I'm on Lexapro, along with Adderall , Zoloft, and Restoril. I had a weight gain but I...
- Lamictal.... 22nd May 2006
... the right med for me, I also take 20mg lexapro and adderall , thank you, pinkeetoz...
- Hi! Newbie here..... 21st May 2006
... and I've been on 11 meds so far. Currently, I take: Adderall , Lexapro, Restoril for sleep, and Zoloft. They're...
- Med problem- major help needed-long sorry 19th May 2006
... Seroquel 200mg, Lorazepam .5mg, Zoloft 200mg and Adderall (for ADHD) .25mg. By the way, for me, I had high hopes...
... Seroquel 200mg, Lorazepam .5mg, Zoloft 200mg and Adderall (for ADHD ) .25mg....
- Lithium,Zyprexa or Hospital 19th May 2006
... improvement), Topamax, Lorazepam, Seroquel, Zoloft and Adderall (for ADHD). I'm just one example, but I hope that...
- Bipolar and always tired! 18th May 2006
... 200mg, & Lorazepam .5mg at night and Zoloft 200mg & Adderall 25mg in the morning. (I also have an ADHD diagnosis...
- If Bipolar II and Adhd....... 11th May 2006
... Can a bipolar II person take stimulants such as adderall without it disturbing their hypomania?...
- describe manic thoughts...??? 17th April 2006
... I was in a manic state and my Dr. decided to add Adderall to the mix. I know it seems odd since it's a stimulant...
... Jewell
My son who has ADHD took Adderall . It worked for him for a while then it became less ... mix. I've heard of others with BP who have taken Adderall or Ritalin and have had great success, even though...
... Hi Coffeegirl!
I've only been taking the Adderall XR for about 2 weeks now, so I'm not sure if I'm getting...
... I'm also on Adderall for ADHD. I can read so much faster and comprehend...
- I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar2 today but......... 14th January 2006
... diagnosed with A.D.H.D. for 4 years now but never took adderall because I didnt like it because it took my anxiety...
- Child switching meds-Desprate...need HELP! 14th January 2006
... wants to take him off of his Depakote and put him on Adderall . She thinks he is whiney because his stomach is hurting ... he normally would. Well, last time he was tried on Adderall he ended up 10 times more hyper than usual and he ... back in the hospital and eventually was taken off the Adderall and they followed it with a few more stimulants which...
... complaining of a headache every since he started the Adderall so I am going to call his doctor tomorrow morning...
... curious to know why your son's doctor thinks trying Adderall again will be successful this time? That's a new one...
... take anymore. lol Go figure!
Come to find out the Adderall didn't change anything as far as his hyperactivity...
... put him on lithium in addition to the Seroquel and Adderall he was taking and that did it. He is finally having...
... symptoms, he took him off right away and put him on Adderall XR and he seems to be doing much better. Maybe Jace...
... weren't sure if he had bipolar. He tried Ritalin, Adderall , etc. and they all made him crazier. Although they...
- No Motivation. Meds, Bp, Dep, other? 23rd December 2005
... doesn't allow me to do things.
My pdoc suggested Adderall , but I want more info before I do that because I have...
- Evil Seroquel - Any Insight?? 25th October 2005
... t diagnosis it. I was doing fine on just Paxil and Adderall with klonopins when I needed them. This stuff takes...
- new here 28th July 2005
... now for 4 years :) . I used to take meds (depakote, adderall )
but I dont cause it make me spaced out and I have...
- serequel and anger 15th July 2005
... I am taking other meds too. Lamictal, Trileptal, Adderall xr (for ADD), clonopin when needed. I have recently...
... I am taking other meds too. Lamictal, Trileptal, Adderall xr (for ADD), clonopin when needed. I have recently...
- just diagnosed.. what meds help? 3rd May 2005
... help everyone.
My doc was also going to put me on adderall , but as a Former Cocaine addict he decided that was...
... you are. My psych put me on 300mg Lamictal and 30mg Adderall . It seems to be working great for me....
- Please Help...at wits end 19th March 2005
... mood/behavior changes but when he discontinued his Adderall , the problems in his behaviors and moods left.
...
- AM I Bi Polar 17th March 2005
... fine.... Like nothing happened. I take Prozac and adderall which seems to help a bit, but when I have my "downs...
- Another "what could it be" question 3rd March 2005
... concentration and blank mind thing-I had that as well, the adderall that I am on in addition to Lamictal has deffinately...
- To Share or not to Share? 1st March 2005
... now on 300mg. He also said I need to be taking my adderall everyday, which I haven't been, sometimes it makes...
- Daughter with Bipolar? 22nd February 2005
... add/adhd and oppositional defiance. We've done the adderall , but her general practioner says that until she see...
... into a phyc hosiptal they took her off the ridlin and adderall xr.. but kelp her on the 60 mg strattera...tenex and...
- Bipolar........who knows 21st February 2005
... doing the antidepressant thing for years along with adderall off and on. These meds don't quite do it. What am...
- Hey guys, Im new and learning to deal, any advice? 20th February 2005
... Have you ever heard of adderall being part of someone's cocktail? I'm on Lamictal ... 200mg and adderall 25mg. It seems to work well, but it seems odd to...
... Jen,
I've never heard of Adderall . Sorry I can't help. I am glad it's working for...
... us too.
Did your psych. help you understand the adderall any better? I'm just courious about what it is.
...
... Adderall is actually a med for ADHD, its an amphetamine, but...
- Is anyone on Lamictal? 15th February 2005
... pounds in the first month), but with a small dose of adderall to combat that and some lingering depression all is...
... pounds in the first month), but with a small dose of adderall to combat that and some lingering depression all is ... Good luck with it, and start very slow!
Does adderall really help with the weight gain? mb...
... Adderall deffinately helps with the weight gain, but you have...
- 13 yr old,over medicated? 30th December 2004
... myriad of meds and med combos. Currently he is taking Adderall XR 30 mg, abilify 10 mg, triliptal 300 mg, and celexa ... morning. After school he takes a generic version Adderall 10 mg, and at bedtime he takes another 10 mg abilify...
- Newbie on board.... 7th November 2004
... effexor is used to keep me out of the "basement" and the adderall helps me to stay focused on it all! LOL Seriously...
- Depakote, Effexor, and Concerta..making me sick! 20th October 2004
... Remember the difference you felt before and after adderall ? This could be the same thing, so don't give up....
- Need help! Short term memory going going gone 9th October 2004
... Concerta, Wellbutrin, Effexor
meds on: topral, adderall XR, clonazepam, zoloft, ambien...
- Does lowering tpmx = weight gain? 7th October 2004
... it is with the help of the topamax and I am also on adderall xr and the adderall REALLY helped!! So I REALLY...
- Topamax Question for anyone 23rd September 2004
... mg of Effexor XR (4 yrs now) and my doc. just added Adderall XR to the mix also! So we'll see how that goes. ... Any advise about the Adderall XR would be much appreciated also. I have only been...
... until this. So now with the topamax and also with the adderall I am on (and I joined weight watchers about 3months...
... know I've been there! I have recently started taking adderall xr for add, I have thought I had it since I was in ... grade!! Oh well, can't go back now! Anyway, the adderall has helped me to lose weight!! Which can be good ... anyway I just kept plateauing, so when I started the adderall it stopped the plateauing altogether!! But I don ... decide that I seem to be very well and I don't need the adderall anymore, I could very well, I should say, I will put...
... all of these drugs. And now knowing how much this Adderall XR gives me such a BIG boost (understatement, BIG...
... symptons from my ADD. And after she put me on the Adderall XR also, I feel like a human being. My husband and...
- I really need someone's help :) 20th September 2004
... the depakote. THEN I was on the zyprexa, zoloft, adderall , and wellbutrin. Now, since an incident with breaking ... in school & cutting again, I'm only on wellbutrin & adderall . The adderall helps for my school issues, but the ... I'm only on 300 mg of the wellbutrin and 30 of the adderall . I am desperatly desiring to stop taking my meds...
- Anxiety in Bipolar 30th August 2004
... Prozac and now need to find someone that will prescribe adderall , since I felt the best on that combo. Now I need...
- Schizo Affected Bipolar 22nd July 2004
... is now treating me for ADD and anxiety-I am taking adderall and ativan only (and quite a lot of omega3s) and some...
