List of topic discussions that mention the drug Adderall.

525. Ritalin LA 11th March 2005
     
     ... LA tomorrow, prescribed today. Previously used 20mg Adderall XR or 10 mg regular Adderall to get through days studying ... going to be enough, since I've used higher doses of Adderall before, or will it be different because it's LA? ...
     ... Hi! I dont take adderall but if it is anything like concerta, dosewise, I would ... LA tomorrow, prescribed today. Previously used 20mg Adderall XR or 10 mg regular Adderall to get through days studying ... going to be enough, since I've used higher doses of Adderall before, or will it be different because it's LA? ...
     
     
526. does adderall cause panic attacks? 11th March 2005
     
     ... has anyone out there experienced panic attacks from Adderall ? Yes, Adderall can definitely cause increased ... counteracts much of the benefit you would get from the Adderall anyway. Any of the stimulants can cause increased ... kicks may be *slightly* less likely to cause it than Adderall . You could talk to your doc about trying one of them...
     ... im 18 and ive been on adderall for like 4 or 5 years and i just had a panic attack ... yesterday and i was wondering if the adderall could be the reason i would very much appreciate it...
     ... im 18 and ive been on adderall for like 4 or 5 years and i just had a panic attack ... yesterday and i was wondering if the adderall could be the reason i would very much appreciate it ... please and thank you Considering you've been taking Adderall for 4-5 years with no panic problems, I highly doubt...
     ... a gallon of coffee, etc. Maybee you could lower adderall dosage or add an anti-depressant, perhaps both. :...
     
     
527. Quitting Adderall forever 8th March 2005
     
     ... brother diagnosed, the doctor was hesitant to give him adderall because he tends to have an addictive personality...
     ... addictive, andrenalin, thrill-seeking personality. Adderall curbed most of that. But it had it's side-effects ... right" and "think the right way." It's strange, but Adderall taught me how to think clearer, and now I try to reproduce ... that way of thinking without Adderall . Quitting caffeine, alchol, and eating very healthy ... helps me as much as Adderall ....
     ... have an addictive personality and have found that Adderall does nothing to/for me. I don't have any problems...
     
     
528. Help me please 7th March 2005
     
     ... med. Reason being, stimulant meds (like Concerta, Adderall , Dexedrine, etc) can actually exacerbate anxiety ...
     
     
529. Adderall made me crazy 7th March 2005
     
     ... Is Adderall normally prescribed for people who also have depression...
     ... has been used for years and appears to be very sare. Adderall seems to be a potent stimulant because I was reading ... loss and a lot of other symptoms. I'm scared to take Adderall , however, I did read a lot of postive responses related...
     
     
530. Don't let Adderall be your only drug or it will get you down 5th March 2005
     
     ... I've never taken Adderall alone. I always have taken an anti-depressant along ... it. My doc who diagnosed me won't even prescribe Adderall or Ritalin to the ADD patients without an anti-depressant...
     ... I Wanted To Know If Anyone Knew Of Adderall Xr Being Linked To Any Related Suicides. My Son Was ... 14 And Was On Adderall Xr For About A Year And Ahalf And On Dec.30, 2004 ... Weeks Before Hand That He Did Not Like Taking The Adderall Because He Didn't Like The Way It Made Him Feel ,...
     ... Have you spoken with your son's physician about his Adderall dosage? Again, my thoughts and prayers are with...
     ... so true. but i am taking zoloft with the adderall but i can not take the two together. i will take the ... zoloft for a few days then take adderall when i work but it does seem to help i need both at...
     
     
531. Adderall and exercise 3rd March 2005
     
     ... t believe all the hype you read about how "scary" Adderall is. Everyone reacts differently to meds. If you're ... healthy person, you probably have nothin to worry about. Adderall deaths are mainly linked to people with predisposing ... heart problems. I've been taking Adderall XR (20 mg/two times a day) since last fall & it's ... get occasional mood swings which are aggravated by Adderall . That's about it though. So far, I've been pretty ... exercise regularly, but don’t do the cardio I used to do. Adderall is already making your heart work harder & heavy exercise ... may want to consider taking a multivitamin. 6. Adderall (or any stimulant for that matter) tends to be dehydrating...
     ... t believe all the hype you read about how "scary" Adderall is. Everyone reacts differently to meds. If you're ... healthy person, you probably have nothin to worry about. Adderall deaths are mainly linked to people with predisposing ... heart problems. I've been taking Adderall XR (20 mg/two times a day) since last fall & it's ... get occasional mood swings which are aggravated by Adderall . That's about it though. So far, I've been pretty ... exercise regularly, but don’t do the cardio I used to do. Adderall is already making your heart work harder & heavy exercise ... may want to consider taking a multivitamin. 6. Adderall (or any stimulant for that matter) tends to be dehydrating...
     
     
532. Sorry one more question, could it be an "IQ" problem or add? 3rd March 2005
     
     ... how the Ritalin is working for you. I just started Adderall today, and I feel incredible already!!!...
     ... how the Ritalin is working for you. I just started Adderall today, and I feel incredible already!!! Hey Blue...
     
     
533. The Today Show: Diff between methamphetamine and methylamphetamine? 2nd March 2005
     
     ... is considered a milder stimulant than dexedrine or adderall (amphetamines) methamphetamine is the most powerful...
     
     
534. Has anyone ever considered that "ADD" could simply be a personality type?? 28th February 2005
     
     ... brain scan....my nephew was diagnoised ADHD and given Adderall without any brain scan, thus no diagnostic test to...
     ... concerned, but with all the recent news, I am (he's not on Adderall , but IS taking a long-acting stimulant along with...
     ... concerned, but with all the recent news, I am (he's not on Adderall , but IS taking a long-acting stimulant along with...
     ... Jen My nephew ADHD diagnoised never had rage but Adderall did make him more aggressive/definant when he was...
     
     
535. Can adderall worsen depression? 26th February 2005
     
     ... Does anyone know if adderall can worsen depression? I did read there is a study...
     ... Adderall picks me up. When it wears off, I go down. Way down ... It certainly doesn't help any depression. I quit Adderall for everyday life, and use it only when I need to...
     
     
536. tests to monitor health on concerta 25th February 2005
     
     ... couple years - he was previously on ritalin and then adderall . We switched because of less loss of appetite. ...
     
     
537. Could this be ADD 24th February 2005
     
     ... actually diagnosed today with inattentive ADD and put on Adderall . My doc said I should start seeing results very soon...
     
     
538. The Doc Put me on Adderall XR 24th February 2005
     
     ... interesting probabilities that your doc quoted you. Adderall is generally thought to be stronger than Ritalin. ... Ritalin would be more likely to work and why he chose Adderall as a first line. At any rate, I wish you the best...
     ... interesting probabilities that your doc quoted you. Adderall is generally thought to be stronger than Ritalin. ... Ritalin would be more likely to work and why he chose Adderall as a first line. At any rate, I wish you the best ... is kind of confusing. There is a 50/50 chance that Adderall will work. If Adderall does not work, then there ... then there would have be an 80 percent chance that Adderall would work....
     ... Well, I have been taking Adderall XR now for 5 straight days. I really felt something ... different. If does not help then I will come back to Adderall at a higher dosage. Is it true the Concerta and Ritilin...
     ... longer and is much smoother. Generally speaking, Adderall is stronger. If you are already on it, and IF you ... aren't too concerned about the recent warnings about Adderall , you might go ahead and try a higher dose of it before...
     ... patients, she's seen the highest success rate with Adderall (which is why she tried that first with me)....
     
     
539. Turning ADHD on and Off? 23rd February 2005
     
     ... been on the market for 30 years now it's been pulled. Adderall XR has been pulled in Canada and I think UK but not...
     ... irritable then suddenly crying for no reason) while on Adderall . I'm sure if my in-laws were to buy totally into the...
     ... irritable then suddenly crying for no reason) while on Adderall . I'm sure if my in-laws were to buy totally into the...
     
     
540. Strattera and Licking everything? 22nd February 2005
     
     ... took him off the tic stopped as did the bleeding. Adderall has been amazing for us, my son (8) daughter (12)...
     ... How are the tics on the Adderall ?...
     
     
541. substitute for Adderall XR 21st February 2005
     
     ... developmental delay. He was on 0.25 mg Risperdal 2/day and Adderall XR, doing GREAT! Then about 2 days after the news ... came out about the deaths from Adderall , my son was diagnosed with heart defects. Needless ... not pro-med, however, my nephew was able to get off Adderall smoothly with Strattera and now is doing well off...
     ... in major trouble, perhaps psychotic and such. Adderall is a stimulant. Although sometimes it can have an ... Risperdal) to counter or bring her down from the upper( Adderall ). Now although she may have been hyper before Adderall ... , this doesn't mean the Adderall isn't making things worse because it might be. My ... diagnoised ADHD. His parents did not like the mood swings Adderall produced in him, nor the fatigue Strattera produced...
     ... in major trouble, perhaps psychotic and such. Adderall is a stimulant. Although sometimes it can have an ... Risperdal) to counter or bring her down from the upper( Adderall ). Now although she may have been hyper before ... Adderall, this doesn't mean the Adderall isn't making things worse because it might be. My ... diagnoised ADHD. His parents did not like the mood swings Adderall produced in him, nor the fatigue Strattera produced ... ADHD is a funny thing. Although it is true that Adderall as well as Ritalin are CNS stimulants, they are prescribed...
     
     
542. ADDERAL taken off Canadian market 21st February 2005
     
     ... attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment, Adderall XR (dextroamphetamine), because of safety concerns ... children and adults taking usual recommended doses of Adderall and Adderall XR "Health Canada's decision comes ... reports of sudden death in patients taking either Adderall or Adderall XR. "These deaths were not associated ... serious adverse reactions leading to death was higher in Adderall and Adderall XR combined than in the other drugs of ... million people had taken 37 million prescriptions of Adderall and Adderall XR. ...
     ... ------------------- Public Health Advisory for Adderall and Adderall XR Health Canada, the Canadian drug ... regulatory agency, has suspended the sale of Adderall XR in the Canadian market. Adderall XR is a controlled ... reports of sudden deaths in pediatric patients. Adderall XR is approved in the United States for the treatment ... pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with ADHD, and Adderall , the immediate-release formulation of the drug, is ... cases, and evaluated the risk of sudden death with Adderall prior to approving the drug for treatment of ADHD ... 8 years. THE NUMBER OF CASES OF SUDDEN DEATHS FOR ADDERALL IS ONLY SLIGHTLY GREATER, PER MILLION PRESCRIPTIONS ... children, adolescents, and adults being treated with Adderall and related products. WHEN ONE CONSIDERS THE RATE ... OF SUDDEN DEATH IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS TREATED WITH ADDERALL PRODUCTS BASED ON THE APPROXIMATELY 30 MILLION PRESCRIPTION ... increased risk for sudden death, the labeling for Adderall XR was changed in August 2004 to include a warning ... these patients should ordinarily not be treated with Adderall products....
     ... ------------------- Public Health Advisory for Adderall and Adderall XR Health Canada, the Canadian drug ... regulatory agency, has suspended the sale of Adderall XR in the Canadian market. Adderall XR is a controlled ... reports of sudden deaths in pediatric patients. Adderall XR is approved in the United States for the treatment ... pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with ADHD, and Adderall , the immediate-release formulation of the drug, is ... cases, and evaluated the risk of sudden death with Adderall prior to approving the drug for treatment of ADHD ... 8 years. THE NUMBER OF CASES OF SUDDEN DEATHS FOR ADDERALL IS ONLY SLIGHTLY GREATER, PER MILLION PRESCRIPTIONS ... children, adolescents, and adults being treated with Adderall and related products. WHEN ONE CONSIDERS THE RATE ... OF SUDDEN DEATH IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS TREATED WITH ADDERALL PRODUCTS BASED ON THE APPROXIMATELY 30 MILLION PRESCRIPTION ... increased risk for sudden death, the labeling for Adderall XR was changed in August 2004 to include a warning ... these patients should ordinarily not be treated with Adderall products. IMHO, nothing that threatens life ... death may not come to every adult or child alike on Adderall , I would think the obvious adverse cardiovascular ... will be well in their case. So, given the damages Adderall can cause, whether now or later, I think it should...
     ... OF SUDDEN DEATH IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS TREATED WITH ADDERALL PRODUCTS BASED ON THE APPROXIMATELY 30 MILLION PRESCRIPTION...
     ... I've been on Adderall , I've been off. On and off. It's terrific if you ... it's tough to beat the instantaeous improvement of Adderall . I feel like the rat in "Flowers for Algernon," a...
     ... go ok but they are playing with fire. I take adderall for an "off-label" use. My psych prescribed ot to ... depression, which would kill me a lot quicker than the adderall . According to him adderall is much safer than regular...
     ... I take adderall for an "off-label" use. My psych prescribed ot to ... depression, which would kill me a lot quicker than the adderall . According to him adderall is much safer than regular...
     ... are still dangerous, not just abuse levels. If Adderall is really so safe, what's all the fuss over there ... at all, that's your choice as I mentioned before. Adderall is causing all sorts of cardiovascular problems, why...
     ... I take adderall for an "off-label" use. My psych prescribed ot to ... depression, which would kill me a lot quicker than the adderall . According to him adderall is much safer than regular...
     
     
543. Speech impediment, related to ADD? please help 19th February 2005
     
     ... everyday! Just when I get excited! I have been on Adderall XR for 5 days. I have had a few stutter moments,...
     ... I just went to the doc last week and he prescribed Adderall , which just made my anxiety worse, so I stopped it...
     ... college I started needing help with ADD and started Adderall which helped. I gradulated from college, but I began...
     ... from your post that your speech impediment came after Adderall . Do I have that right? Do you think Adderall is responsible ... ? Do you still take Adderall ? I wouldn't say I have a speech impediment but ... outside. I started stimulant (first Ritalin, now Adderall XR) therapy almost a year ago. My word retrieval problem...
     
     
544. Blood Pressure and AdderallXR 18th February 2005
     
     ... months ago, I was diagnoised ADHD, and was started on Adderall XR. My B/P has been Great ever since! Yesterday ... else experienced this? I've read that when taking Adderall , one needs to be concerned about elevated B/P? If...
     ... into the high range of normal. Since I've been on Adderall , I no longer have this problem... it has been replaced...
     ... months ago, I was diagnoised ADHD, and was started on Adderall XR. My B/P has been Great ever since! Yesterday ... else experienced this? I've read that when taking Adderall , one needs to be concerned about elevated B/P? If...
     
     
545. About to Start Soon. PLEASE HELP 17th February 2005
     
     ... ! I am a 21/F (with ADHD) and have been taking Adderall XR since last year. It has done wonders for me!!! ... proportion... ahem.... Anyway, before getting on Adderall I was highly impulsive (acted w/o thinking first) ... just had a complete lack of focus in general. Then Adderall came into my life..... The effects began almost ... at a scrawny 100 lbs. This is due to the fact that Adderall speeds the metabolism and depresses appetite. I am ... the reason behind Canada's (maybe temporary) ban of Adderall is because "it killed a bunch of people". Know what ... The number of cases of sudden deaths reported for Adderall is only slightly greater, per million prescriptions ... of sudden death in pediatric patients treated with Adderall products based on the approximately 30 million prescription ... increased risk for sudden death, the labeling for Adderall XR was changed in August 2004 to include a warning ... these patients should ordinarily not be treated with Adderall products. -----------------------------------...
     ... ! I am a 21/F (with ADHD) and have been taking Adderall XR since last year. It has done wonders for me!!! ... proportion... ahem.... Anyway, before getting on Adderall I was highly impulsive (acted w/o thinking first) ... just had a complete lack of focus in general. Then Adderall came into my life..... The effects began almost ... at a scrawny 100 lbs. This is due to the fact that Adderall speeds the metabolism and depresses appetite. I am ... the reason behind Canada's (maybe temporary) ban of Adderall is because "it killed a bunch of people". Know what ... The number of cases of sudden deaths reported for Adderall is only slightly greater, per million prescriptions ... of sudden death in pediatric patients treated with Adderall products based on the approximately 30 million prescription ... increased risk for sudden death, the labeling for Adderall XR was changed in August 2004 to include a warning ... these patients should ordinarily not be treated with Adderall products. ----------------------------------- ... much for your reply! I was very VERY concerned about Adderall , but you helped ease my mind. I am exactly the same ... eat to medicate myself. Actually, the thought of Adderall sounds GREAT to me now. I am really hoping that I...
     ... much for your reply! I was very VERY concerned about Adderall , but you helped ease my mind. I am exactly the same ... eat to medicate myself. Actually, the thought of Adderall sounds GREAT to me now. I am really hoping that I...
     ... to be able to read a book. Before I started on the Adderall , I would have so much trouble comprehending anything ... would always be drifting to other unrelated things. Adderall has given me that focus I so desperately needed. I ... If you are taking stimulant medication (like Adderall , Dexedrine or Ritalin/Concerta), the weight loss will...
     ... The DR. put me on Adderall Xr 30 mg, but it was making me have some UNWANTED...
     ... The DR. put me on Adderall Xr 30 mg, but it was making me have some UNWANTED ... Yes, my nephew had alot of stomach aches while on Adderall . His mother didn't know that was a side effect and ... the stomach aches and mood problems left. Both Adderall and the subsequent try at Strattera seemed to work...
     
     
546. Relationship crisis!!! 17th February 2005
     
     ... prescribed for ADD can be unhealthy. Canada has banned Adderall XR because of strokes/heart problems of patients....
     
     
547. 9 year old son with ADD 16th February 2005
     
     ... Ritalin, Danphetamine, Strattera and he is now on adderall . I thought Strattera was going to be the one that ... problems taking the pill. He is now on his second week of adderall and the teachers are telling me that his attitude...
     ... working, the child doesn't have ADD/ADHD. My 9 y/o is on Adderall XR and his behavior at home is unbearable, even when...
     ... specialist to narrow it all down in another week. Adderall didn't seem to do anything for her. She is now on...
     
     
548. appetite loss with adderral XR 16th February 2005
     
     ... Anyway Idont know what to tell you except i hope adderall works out well for you. What kind of ADHD do you have ... but didnt know what til i researched just recent. If adderall doesn't work, try Concerta. It seems to be good. Yeah...
     
     
549. 11 year-old son with depression and ADHD 15th February 2005
     
     ... cause anger issues. My son (13) takes 30mg of regular Adderall and has developed more of an angry tone when 'coming...
     
     
550. Caffine and ADD 14th February 2005
     
     ... in action nevertheless...I was mainly thinking of Adderall , which is pharmaceutical speed. Again, we need...
     ... m. Monday, Blue had a cup of coffee on top of her Adderall before bed, up and surfing the net. :)...
     ... interested in starting low doses of stimulant meds( adderall )-5/10 mgs. I did take adderall for about 6 months ... business/more social-organised. Has anyone used low dose adderall for a period of time-w/o having to increase dosage...
     ... gallons of coffee here....would you overdo or abuse Adderall or Ritalin? Of course not, so think of caffeine the...
     
     
551. Zoloft and adderall together help with weight gain? 14th February 2005
     
     ... My son (13) has been on 30mg of regular Adderall for about 6 months and has not lost one pound! I've...
     ... Zoloft makes you gain weight. Adderall makes you lose weight. Put the two together and what...
     ... I am on both Adderall and Zoloft and wasting away to nothing. Maybe I...
     ... I am on both Adderall and Zoloft and wasting away to nothing. Maybe I...
     ... anxiety and depression. 2 years ago i used to be on adderall and lost a lot of weight, down to 115. I have gained ... extremely like to lose the weight again, not too mention adderall helps signifiganlty with completing and focusing on ... zoloft that i wouldnt become as depressed as i do on adderall ? Can i still lose weight? what are the negative side...
     
     
552. Anyone try Herbal Remedies for ADHD??? HELP!!! 13th February 2005
     
     ... effects from it though and I never did suffer with the Adderall . So when I got insurance again, I got back on ... Adderall . I feel much better now....
     
     
553. Questions on Adderall 9th February 2005
     
     ... Adderall has been great so far. I've only been on it 2 days...
     ... Can I still drink while I'm on Adderall ? As long as it's worn out right? It only last six...
     ... GorgeouslyJealo-- I ran into the same dilemna w/ Adderall & drinking. I've drank a number of times (not a LOT ... , but socially) since starting Adderall with no real problems. I asked my doctor if the 2 ... s never heard of anyone having a bad reaction with Adderall & alcohol. Just be careful though, don't drink ... DOES potentiate the actions of amphetamines (like Adderall ), so you may not want to drink a whole lot to be on ... the heart & circulatory system when combined with Adderall . One thing you may notice is that it will take ... more alcohol before you feel a buzz if you're taking Adderall since it's a stimulant. On the other hand, since I ... started taking Adderall last year I'm now barely 100lbs so a little goes a...
     
     
554. New here :) diagnosed with ADD 8th February 2005
     
     ... Ritalin for awhile and was just recently switched to Adderall XR, I am also on Wellbutrin XL to treat my depression ... . I am amazed at how the Adderall is helping, I can't explain it though. I just feel...
     
     
555. Adderall causing heart problems?? Please help! 8th February 2005
     
     ... I live in canada and on friday they pulled adderall off the market for it has killed children and gave...
     ... I've been on Adderall since I was a senior in highschool. So lets see.. ... doctor at the time and she basically told me that Adderall could not cause any of that, which I was astonished ... occur after many years or can be cumulative. Yes, adderall can cause heart problems. Get checked out, definately...
     ... question - hadn't seen your posting. My daughter was on Adderall for 14 months. We took her off Adderall after her...
     ... mentioned that was on TV? Our daughters who were on Adderall are experiencing irregularities. Thank you!...
     ... mentioned that was on TV? Our daughters who were on Adderall are experiencing irregularities. Thank you! ...
     
     
556. mabey I have add or something? 7th February 2005
     
     ... Personally, I've been diagnosed with adult ADHD (I take Adderall XR to manage symptoms) and before I got on my meds...
     
     
557. Only One Last Hope 4th February 2005
     
     ... with ADHD since 6. On all different meds since 6. Adderall was the only one that worked the best for him. I...
     
     
558. College students on Adderall With ADD and Dysgraphia 2nd February 2005
     
     ... name is lisa and I am also a college student and take adderall xr everyday. First I want to ask, how long have you ... been on the adderall ?? Only because when I first started adderall I was...
     ... constant state of focus/attention, etc...unlike how adderall only works while it's in your system. also, i think...
     ... brain can't retain information if you have been on Adderall for too long." Any validity to this statement?...
     ... brain can't retain information if you have been on Adderall for too long." Any validity to this statement? ... off studying all semester then take a huge dose of Adderall and study 48 hours straight, but boy oh boy was I...
     
     
559. Wellbutrin & ADD 31st January 2005
     
     ... I take Wellbutrin and Adderall . Both have helped my depression & ADD tremendously ... better for me so I take 100mg every morning and 10mg of Adderall in the morning and depending on the day I sometimes...
     
     
560. Questions about ADD 26th January 2005
     
     ... medication and none has helped me so far. I've tried Adderall , Dexadrine, and Ritalin. I couldn't see one bit of...
     
     
561. straterra and a 5 year old 25th January 2005
     
     ... ADHD a couple of weeks ago. They put him on 10mg of Adderall which was too high, they've lowered it to 5mg, much...
     
     
562. Second day on adderall xr went to er with high bp and heartrate 25th January 2005
     
     ... sound like. What do you take for the high anxiety? Adderall is a stimulant and if you are experiencing high anxiety...
     ... I just started Adderall xr too, 2 weeks ago, and had a similar reaction (minus...
     ... have adhd and high anxiety. I just started taking adderall xr 15mg and the first day was great, I felt like a ... and heartrate was consistent with the affects of the adderall and I should discontinue use and call my doctor. When ... told me not likely. My doctor gave me script for 5mg adderall xr and told me to start it tomorrow. Today when I ... anything with high sodium can intesify the effect of the adderall and cause a high bp or heartrate. Was this incident ... Has anyone had similar problems when starting the adderall ? I am real nervous about taking the 5mg xr but feel ... terrible off of the adderall . This is typical of stimulants. Perhaps you can...
     ... classic panic attack symptoms. I highly doubt the Adderall had anything to do with your alarmingly heightened ... about trying a non-stim med such as Strattera. While Adderall may be controlling your ADD, it is obviously making ... anxiety worse. Pharmaceutical stimulants (like Adderall ) have a very slight concentration of amphetamine compared ... fluctuations in my blood pressure since I started taking Adderall . In fact, at times my blood pressure was even considered ... worried points toward a typical panic attack. The Adderall may be to blame for the excessive worry/panic you ... cause of those symptoms. I'd suggest stopping the Adderall unless of course you enjoy feeling anxious and panicked...
     ... it worked great! Now I don't even need it and the adderall seems to mellow me out if anything. Maybe your doctor ... am glad I hung in there because now the benefits of adderall outweigh the anxiety i had for just a few weeks. As...
     
     
563. Long-term effects of Adderall 23rd January 2005
     
     ... Hi, my son has been on adderall for over 7 years. He is 15. He has tried every other ... med for adhd and adderall is the only one that ever worked. He also started...
     ... of dextroamphetamine -- more potent than drugs like Adderall which are made up of a mixed amphetamine salt (dextro...
     ... of dextroamphetamine -- more potent than drugs like Adderall which are made up of a mixed amphetamine salt (dextro...
     ... Now, I'm not saying everyone who takes Ritalin or Adderall will drop dead of heart failure, but even just living...
     ... The long term effects of Adderall ...without going into too much detail, let's just say ... I was started on the regular "theraputic" dose of Adderall XR. 3 years later the drug has ruined my life. I am ... will do what they want anyway, all I know is what Adderall did to me and that I would sooner die than give this...
     ... on Wednesday that they were suspending the sale of Adderall XR indefinitely because the drug was linked to 20 ... deaths, 12 of those children. Adderall XR and its short-acting cousin, Adderall, are amphetamines ... More than 700,000 Americans take some form of Adderall , which is made by Shire Pharmaceuticals Group of Britain ... concentration. They include amphetamines like Adderall and Dexedrine and stimulants like Ritalin and Concerta ... Depending on the dosages, longer-acting drugs like Adderall XR and Concerta may also expose children to more of ... said they expected the news of Canada's withdrawal of Adderall XR to change some parents' and patients' behavior...
     ... Now, I'm not saying everyone who takes Ritalin or Adderall will drop dead of heart failure, but even just living...
     ... just curious. I wonder if those that were taking Adderall XR were taking other medications for other ailments ... steroids.....I mean, maybe Little Johnny who was on Adderall XR for his ADHD got a sinus infection and his family ... because family docs (GP's) don't know squat about Adderall ) put him on a prescription decongestant...perhaps ... could damage the heart. Also, I know on the regular Adderall pharmacy sheet, it says not to participate in any...
     ... just curious. I wonder if those that were taking Adderall XR were taking other medications for other ailments ... steroids.....I mean, maybe Little Johnny who was on Adderall XR for his ADHD got a sinus infection and his family ... because family docs (GP's) don't know squat about Adderall ) put him on a prescription decongestant...perhaps ... could damage the heart. Also, I know on the regular Adderall pharmacy sheet, it says not to participate in any ... 30 minutes after taking it. My daughter is not on Adderall right now and I'm kind of glad she isn't. She did...
     
     
564. Adderall and its Diuretic Properties 22nd January 2005
     
     ... don't see it listed as a potential side effect of Adderall . Best talk to your doctor as soon as you can....
     ... Increasing your water intake is recommended on Adderall , at least by our local Dr's. Any non-caffenated beverage...
     
     
565. Do you HAVE to be tested for ADD? 22nd January 2005
     
     ... questionairre/test. And since then I've been taking Adderall which has basically eliminated my ADHD. Testing...
     
     
566. Adderall Causing Depression? 21st January 2005
     
     ... ve always taken an anti-depressant along with the Adderall for this reason. Talk to your doctor about it and...
     ... if anyone has experienced depression while taking Adderall XR? When I started taking the med 4 months ago I noticed ... myself anymore. The depression gets worse when the Adderall starts kicking in & wears off as the medication wears ... off. Prior to starting Adderall I have never had to deal with depression. That is ... m just so frustrated! Either I can stop taking the Adderall & go back to my fidgety/inattentive/impulsive self...
     ... to give up a good thing. I usually won't take the Adderall on the weekends (only because due to the fact that...
     ... going to go away or will we hafta stop taking the Adderall for that to happen?!?! Or is the depression going ... ve never went more than maybe a day w/o taking the Adderall since it was prescribed to me. I can only imagine ... negative side effects or withdrawals at all. Then we have Adderall on the other end of the spectrum, w/ so many negative ... book on them! So are you planning on sticking w/ Adderall to see if the effects lessen at all, or will you be ... so. I am kind of weary when it comes to long-term Adderall use anyway. Afterall -- it *is* amphetamine which ... heart failure who had been taking the med. Afterall Adderall was on the market as a diet drug in the 70s (under ... safety concerns. Then 20 yrs later it's brought back as Adderall & given to kids?! Oh also, I don't know how true this ... is, but I also read that Adderall has been linked to 11 separate cases of psychotic ... all? So far I've experienced these side effects from Adderall : 1. Loss of appetite/unintentional weight loss ... hey, according to the pamphlet from Shire (maker of Adderall ), the majority of these symptoms are "normal." Anyway...
     ... going to go away or will we hafta stop taking the Adderall for that to happen?!?! Or is the depression going ... ve never went more than maybe a day w/o taking the Adderall since it was prescribed to me. I can only imagine ... negative side effects or withdrawals at all. Then we have Adderall on the other end of the spectrum, w/ so many negative ... book on them! So are you planning on sticking w/ Adderall to see if the effects lessen at all, or will you be ... so. I am kind of weary when it comes to long-term Adderall use anyway. Afterall -- it *is* amphetamine which ... heart failure who had been taking the med. Afterall Adderall was on the market as a diet drug in the 70s (under ... safety concerns. Then 20 yrs later it's brought back as Adderall & given to kids?! Oh also, I don't know how true this ... is, but I also read that Adderall has been linked to 11 separate cases of psychotic ... all? So far I've experienced these side effects from Adderall : 1. Loss of appetite/unintentional weight loss ... hey, according to the pamphlet from Shire (maker of Adderall ), the majority of these symptoms are "normal." Anyway ... move by the brain, and vice-versa with uppers like Adderall . So either scenario would prove to cause some imbalance...
     ... I have that fear that all of the good things that Adderall XR has given me won't be found in anything else. I...
     ... I never experienced any type of depression before Adderall came into the picture. I think the reason for the ... depression has a lot to do with the fact that Adderall (or any amphetamine for that matter) causes dopamine ... looking at the drug information thing that comes with my Adderall the other day & read something kinda frightening. ... Apparently, when taken for a period of time, Adderall has been linked to "amphetamine psychosis" indistinguishabl ... schizophrenia. Also, it said that abrupt ceasation of Adderall should be avoided because a withdrawal syndrome will ... this to kids?!? For now anyway, I plan on taking Adderall for probably another year, then wean off by the time ... finish college. I think as long as you're healthy, Adderall shouldn't hurt you if you only take it for a short...
     ... looking at the drug information thing that comes with my Adderall the other day & read something kinda frightening....
     
     
567. Adderal - Make You Impodent? -scared- 19th January 2005
     
     ... very common side effect in male patients that take Adderall . Whenever I pick my prescription up (I've been taking ... Adderall XR 25mg since August '04), the info pamphlet indicates ... common side effect. Also... you're taking both Adderall AND Concerta?? That might be your problem right there...
     ... for weight loss or sexual enhancement. I have taken adderall and currently take dexedrine and do not have that...
     
     
568. Bad taste in mouth (and dry mouth) from Adderall 18th January 2005
     
     ... My son has been on adderall for over 6 years. Unfortunatly, the dry mouth (for ... and it will get better and better. The benefits of adderall are so great! Good luck! Caytie!...
     ... helped was putting a humidifier in his room. The Adderall dries out the nasal passages/membranes and so anything...
     
     
569. Focus Factor vs. Becalm'd (sp?) 17th January 2005
     
     ... areas of focus and concentration. He has been on Adderall XR for the past 18 months or so, and the changes in...
     ... Hi, my son has been on adderall for over 6 years. After trying all other meds-this...
     
     
570. Meds? 17th January 2005
     
     ... once. I have been to many docs and they will give me adderall , ritilan etc. I was wondering what the stratera is ... some ideas about what straterra does for you. I know Adderall and Ritilan make you feel wierd or high, but it goes...
     
     
571. doc for ritalin/adderal 17th January 2005
     
     ... Carolina who is more liberal with their usage of either adderall or ritalin? please help??...
     ... doctor is going to see a red flag when you ask for Adderall or Ritalin, both CII drugs, at the first appointment...
     
     
572. mom that would like to know more about adhd &add 16th January 2005
     
     ... been diagnosed with adhd ,and add he has been taking adderall xr 60 mg .and he has a lot of problems in school and ... diagnosed with adhd ,and add last year and they put her on adderall xr 25 mg of it and she is have alot of problems in...
     ... that he is going to put him on new meds.. but the adderall works for him but it now letting him eat like i want ... to my son ...... and my daugther he just upper her adderall and it not working really good for her i think he...
     ... to get my son to eat more the meds that he is on is adderall xr 60 mg just once a day . and with him being on his ... the docter this and they were to take him off the adderall xr but he is doing a little better with the meds but...
     ... and there ADD and the ADHD docter put them both on ADDERALL XR my som takes 60mg and my daugther takes 25 mg ...
     
     
573. Teen son given 3 dx in only 2 hours.... 14th January 2005
     
     ... are actually amphetamines(uppers) like Ritalin or Adderall , but most docs have no problem giving them to patients...
     ... are actually amphetamines(uppers) like Ritalin or Adderall , but most docs have no problem giving them to patients...
     
     
574. Pregnancy and Medication 14th January 2005
     
     ... If you are taking stimulant meds for ADD (such as Adderall , Concerta or Ritalin) you should STOP taking them...
     
     
575. Adderall -- Dizzy/jittery the first day, will it go away with more use? 14th January 2005
     
     ... I have the same problem w/ Adderall XR. I've been taking the drug for 3 months & still ... along w/ major loss of appetite. Before getting on Adderall I was a healthy 5'6" 125 lbs. Over the past few months...
     ... I am on 30 mgs of adderall and I had extreme dizziness and bad anxiety. Couldn...
     
     
576. HELP!! My son is losing weight 13th January 2005
     
     ... Our son is on Adderall and also has lost some weight. We've added about...
     
     
577. Strattera-haters 13th January 2005
     
     ... as far as I'm concerned because neither Concerta, Adderall , or Ritalin worked for me. So if you don't like Strattera...
     ... I'm curious as to why Adderall didn't work for you. Right now I'm taking Adderall...
     ... his teacher to get tested, he was diagnoised ADHD. Adderall worked at first but then came the mood swings, aka...
     
     
578. Adderal AND Strattera 11th January 2005
     
     ... The doctor has my son on Adderall XR and Straterra. I don't understand why he would ... They raised the dose of his Straterra and added the Adderall XR - 10 Mgs. He has been on it for 2 months and his ... take him off the trazadone totally and taper off the Adderall every other day for a week and then stop taking it ... on the 20th. Has anyone else ever taken both the Adderall XR and the Straterra at the same time and if so, did...
     ... The doctor has my son on Adderall XR and Straterra. I don't understand why he would ... They raised the dose of his Straterra and added the Adderall XR - 10 Mgs. He has been on it for 2 months and his ... take him off the trazadone totally and taper off the Adderall every other day for a week and then stop taking it ... on the 20th. Has anyone else ever taken both the Adderall XR and the Straterra at the same time and if so, did ... a stimulant if you ask me.... So, we also know Adderall is a "stimulant" by classification. Stimulants are ... ADRENALINE! YIKeSSSS!!!!!! So, the combo of Adderall and Strattera could be most stimulating to the point...
     ... The doctor has my son on Adderall XR and Straterra. I don't understand why he would ... They raised the dose of his Straterra and added the Adderall XR - 10 Mgs. He has been on it for 2 months and his ... take him off the trazadone totally and taper off the Adderall every other day for a week and then stop taking it ... on the 20th. Has anyone else ever taken both the Adderall XR and the Straterra at the same time and if so, did ... a stimulant if you ask me.... So, we also know Adderall is a "stimulant" by classification. Stimulants are ... adrenaline! YIKeSSSS!!!!!! So, the combo of Adderall and Strattera could be most stimulating to the point...
     ... Has anyone else ever taken both the Adderall XR and the Straterra at the same time and if so, did...
     
     
579. Is this common? 11th January 2005
     
     ... I've been taking Adderall XR 25mg for the past 5 months or so, and during the ... good health, but have there been any known cases of Adderall XR distorting one's circulation? I know it plays around...
     ... problem, but never as extreme as it's been w/ the Adderall . I talked to my doctor briefly about this & he ... your heart should be pumping blood effectively. Has Adderall raised your blood pressure at all? It was weird, I ... actually experienced a drop in BP after starting Adderall , then it slowly crawled back up to normal for me ... wouldn't worry. It's probably nothing. Stimulants (like adderall ) narrow blood vessels temporarily, making the heart...
     
     
580. Anyone seeing two psychatrist at once? need advice 10th January 2005
     
     ... to try. instead she prescribed and up'ed my dose of adderall XR, but wont prescribe anti-anxiety meds, at least ... the first one will.. They have both prescribed me adderall ... which seems to work but does nothing for my social ... want also.. ugh! plus the second one wont prescribe adderall IR.. at least yet because ive only seen her once....
     ... to try. instead she prescribed and up'ed my dose of adderall XR, but wont prescribe anti-anxiety meds, at least ... the first one will.. They have both prescribed me adderall ... which seems to work but does nothing for my social ... want also.. ugh! plus the second one wont prescribe adderall IR.. at least yet because ive only seen her once....
     ... Isn't Adderall and Dexedrine the same thing? They are both Dextroampheta...
     
     
581. urgent ADD problem 9th January 2005
     
     ... amplify your mood points. For instance, while taking Adderall XR, I'm in a MUCH better mood during the day. I'm...
     
     
582. Adderall vs. Dexadrine for Adult ADD 8th January 2005
     
     ... ADHD in my mid-thirties, and I've been on Ritalin, Adderall , and Dexedrine. I first started with Ritalin; I felt ... as long as Ritalin. I changed docs, and we tried Adderall , which made me feel good, but didn't work as well...
     
     
583. Have I found the answer? 8th January 2005
     
     ... from 5mg once daily to 30mg once daily of regular Adderall (we tried XR but it didn't seem to be as effective...
     
     
584. ADD Medication Adjustments 7th January 2005
     
     ... and how long has he been taking that dosage? I take Adderall XR as well & have had to tweak the dosage after a ... time, people build up a tolerance to amphetamines ( Adderall ). There is no set time for this to happen, everyone ... than w/ body size. However, if you truly feel the Adderall isn't doing its job, talk w/ the prescribing doctor...
     
     
585. Coffee for 3 yr old? 7th January 2005
     
     ... works the same as some medications do. I've been on Adderall , Dexadrine, and Ritalin at various times for my ADD...
     
     
586. Side Effects 5th January 2005
     
     ... very odd side effects, i am 13 and i currently take adderall . One thing i am worried about is, some certain joints...
     ... increased to feel any difference. If you've been on Adderall for 3 years and it still leaves you shaking, maybe...
     ... very odd side effects, i am 13 and i currently take adderall . One thing i am worried about is, some certain joints ... physical capabilities as does mental capabilities Adderall is a nervous system stimulant, an upper, an amphetamine...
     ... increased to feel any difference. If you've been on Adderall for 3 years and it still leaves you shaking, maybe...
     
     
587. Add/adhd Treatment 4th January 2005
     
     ... I take Adderall for ADHD (extreme hyperactivity). Adderall and Dexedrine should be the ONLY meds precribed for ... the hyperactive, according to my doc. He said that Adderall & Dexedrine both specifically target the "hyper" areas ... brain, making the patient feel calmer/less fidgety. Adderall works beautifully for me. Ritalin or Concerta...
     ... a pamphlet from Shire (the drug company that makes Adderall ) it says *specifically* it is used for the treatment...
     ... for inattention. I have also heard the opposite, adderall better for hyperactivity and ritalin for inattention...
     ... Concerta, Metadate). Amphetamine class (Dexedrine, Adderall , Desoxyn). They both work extremely well but for ... BTW, I'm big time inattentive and I'm on 50mg of Adderall XR a day. J...
     
     
588. Can you be prescribed Adderall/Dexedrine with a history of recreational drug use? 4th January 2005
     
     ... I want to switch from Concerta to Adderall or Dexedrine for several reasons. But.... I ... I therefore be ruled out of ever being prescribed Adderall or Dexedrine? Is it likely to be different in...
     ... is a stimulant, so why would getting a script for Adderall or Dexedrine be a problem? Concerta is methylphenidate ... and Adderall & Dexedrine are amphetamine. Both are stimulants that...
     ... Have found out that Adderall has not been approved for prescription in the UK. ... drug or alcohol abuse and Dextroamphetamines (i.e. Adderall and Dexedrine) have 'a history of drug or alcohol...
     ... in the last 3 weeks and im now on a healthy dose of adderall , though i want to switch to dexedrine... Both doctors...
     ... problem w/ alcohol and still prescribed me Ambien AND Adderall ! Thankfully,I didnt care to abuse either so I never...
     
     
589. Concerta and Ritalin Differences? 4th January 2005
     
     ... several different drugs for ADD, Ritalin is much like Adderall which she has taken . WHen in the 5 mg dosage ( using ... lunch time, and so on through the day. When on the Adderall XR, which is a slow release of the drug and lends...
     
     
590. UK student newly diagnosed - Concerta 30th December 2004
     
     ... You should give the amphetamines a try, either Adderall or Dexedrine. From my experience Adderall has been...
     ... been given much info. How easy is it to switch to Adderall or Dexedrine? I hope college (United Kingdom!)...
     
     
591. Have some Questions about Metadate 29th December 2004
     
     ... realize he has not been on this long...he was on 15mg of Adderall for about 6 months prior to this. Thanks, Any help...
     ... would be my guess that what has happened is that the Adderall was causing him to sleep *less* than what he needed ... that Metadate causes less sleep difficulties than Adderall ....
     ... He is not really acting much differnt that while on adderall ...maybe its the dose?...
     
     
592. any experiences with strattera??? 27th December 2004
     
     ... in 1st grade. After 7 docs. and every med possible, adderall worked best for him. Last year the dr. put him on ... because I was concerned about the long term effects of adderall . Well, I guess because he was so suddenly stopped ... from adderall , the strattera had horrible effects on him. So, after ... 1 day- he was put back on adderall . I have heard of it helping many, many people....
     ... year. The neurologist we see had him wean off the adderall over a 3 week period while he took both of them. ... will not work until it does. When he stopped the adderall after that time and was only on Strattera, i really ... would last for 4-6 months as an aftereffect of the Adderall . One of the reasons, aside from what you mentioned...
     
     
593. Adderall Question -- Is This Dangerous? 25th December 2004
     
     ... cardio activity and the decrease in appetite that Adderall causes is acting with your naturally effective metabolism...
     ... weight loss is a common side-effect (as you know) of Adderall , but your's does seem extreme. I think you really...
     ... some of my extra pounds. When my doctor put me on Adderall for my ADD, he told me that an added benefit (side ... since many people have that "problem" with taking Adderall . I put quotation marks around it because for me it...
     ... nutritional factor as well). It's weird, since I've been on Adderall my metabolism (which was once pretty normal -- not ... feeling healthy that's a good thing. I am sorry to hear Adderall didn't help you. What dosage were you taking and for...
     ... times a day and now I am on a 20-mg once a day dose of Adderall XR. None of those have really helped me that I have ... and drifting from job to job. But I'm glad that the Adderall is helping you. Just keep up with the high calories...
     
     
594. Hello, I'm a newbie here and need advice! 22nd December 2004
     
     ... think I'm one of the 20% who aren't, as I've tried Adderall , Ritalin, and Dexadrine, all to no avail. That doesn...
     
     
595. Adderall Side Effect? PLEASE HELP! 22nd December 2004
     
     ... My blood pressure is low all the time too (20 mg Adderall per day). I don't know exactly why that is, but I...
     ... s just not worth it. I guess I will stick with my Adderall , as everyone I've talked with seems to think I shouldn...
     ... My daughter is 16 and has been taking Adderall XR for over a year. Other than doing the "teen thing ... long as she is reminded on occassion to take it, the Adderall has really made a difference in her life....
     
     
596. Ritalin vs Adderall vs Metadate 20th December 2004
     
     ... sustained release as opposed to immediate release. Give Adderall a try. There are various strengths, and 2 different...
     
     
597. Wellbuterin for adhd? 20th December 2004
     
     ... wellbutrin and the stimulants such as dexedrine and adderall ..the side effects seem more numerous and severe ...
     
     
598. Adderall XR at 90 MG per day 20th December 2004
     
     ... I am presently taking Adderall XR at 90 MG per day. It seems high but it does work ... but need to up the dose again...always wanted to try adderall but heard that dexedrine is more pure form of amphetamine ... ..how does that adderall make you feel?...
     ... Wow! Adderall XR 90mg per day?!? That's a huge dose! Your doctor...
     ... seems that it would aggravate things even worse. Also, Adderall is almost never used as an antidepressant. I take ... Adderall XR 20mg twice/day for severe ADHD and that is PLENTY...
     
     
599. Started dexadrine today 17th December 2004
     
     ... to find others who are taking dexedrine now because adderall seems to be the most prescribed i take 30mg. of...
     ... also on Dexedrine. It does seem like everybody is on Adderall these days; I was on it for a time, but nothing works...
     ... also on Dexedrine. It does seem like everybody is on Adderall these days; I was on it for a time, but nothing works ... the brand name dexedrine spansules!! i heard that adderall has more side effects such as increased heart rate...
     ... it caused headaches and twitches. He has been on adderall ever since and still has the occas. sleepless night...