- Choosing a medication for 10yr son w/ADHD - HELP! 16th December 2004
... We tried Concerta, he couldn't swallow it. We tried Adderall XR (10 mg to start, 20 mg in the end) and it made...
... it in conjunction with another medication such as Adderall . Personally, my son has ADHD and he had done well ... on Adderall . He took Ritalin when he was younger and did fine ... the same potency. That was when he was changed to Adderall . If Adderall isn't working for your son, then try...
... nightly so I went to the ped. and they switched him to adderall 15mg and now on 20 mg he is so uncontrollable it is ... it ever will be.He was still having nightmares on adderall so I don't know if it is the meds or not...
Just...
... effects. But, as a last resort, I did. He tried Adderall , Concerta and Strattera. The one that helped him ... the most was Adderall . Needless to say, this drug made him lose weight...
- Hi I am a newbie, here is my story.... 16th December 2004
... frustration..................
The ped first put Paul on Adderall , it was horrible!!! he never ate and constantly complained...
- Increasing Ritilan - pls. help 15th December 2004
... recently put him back on - he is now 12. He takes Adderall regular dose 30mg once daily at 7am. He has no tics...
... means) maybe you should try something else like the adderall mentioned.
People tend to fall into 1 of 2 camps ... .
They do great on Ritalin and not so well on Adderall (Me) or they do well on Adderall and poorly on Ritalin...
... Sawbuck
Is your son down or seem sad on adderall , is it a long acting slow release pill.
Tx Karon...
... Sawbuck
Is your son down or seem sad on adderall , is it a long acting slow release pill.
Tx Karon...
- LEXAPRO -adhd/anxiety/depression 14th December 2004
... of my ADHD symptoms though. I was originally taking Adderall xr and Celexa (short acting form of Lexapro) then ... moved to Adderall xr and Lexapro. The combination was great no side...
... website. I have two friends on Lexapro, one still takes Adderall for her ADHD (because the Lexapro did nothing for...
- Does Adderall XR come in liquid form? 14th December 2004
... Adderall XR capsules can be opened and sprinkled over applesauce...
- concerta/ritalin/adderall what's the difference 13th December 2004
... the different meds out there for add/adhd. I'm on adderall xr which i know is an ampetamine, is all the meds...
... a smoother ride down. They are all stimulants.
Adderall and Dexedrine are also stimulant medications. Adderall...
... someone explain in lamen's terms the difference between Adderall and Straterra? My child's doctor wants to change ... his medication from Strattera to Adderall and I want to make sure I COMPLETELY understand the...
- I just switched to Adderall XR...need advice!!! 13th December 2004
... I have never taken adderall so I can comment on that, but I would love 6 hours...
... midday, rather than a rush right after taking the Adderall . You may experience some slight tics...but it shouldn...
- Need some advice 9th December 2004
... time to build up in your system. My son is taking Adderall where he only takes it for school days and not on...
- AAAaaarrrrrgggg!! Can't find a ADD Meds Conversion chart 8th December 2004
... conversion on the the ratio or dosage equivelance of Adderall XR and Concerta? i.e. If I am taking 18mgs of Concerta ... what would a similar dosage be of Adderall XR? Also, 27mgs of Concerta equals ______ of Adderall...
... Adderall is amphetamine salts, Concerta is methylphenidate ... You cannot convert the doses. If you switched to adderall you would just have to start on a low dose and work...
- ADDERALL, Wearing Off Trouble 5th December 2004
... couple of things your doctor might try. Are you on " Adderall XR" already or are you on a shorter-acting version ... Metadate) tend to have a smoother ride down than does Adderall . Some people find them to be less effective, however...
... I do take Adderall XR at 10 mg... I first took it at 8 a.m. and by 5...
... input on this subject, as a Mom of a 10 year old on Adderall XR. He has been on this medication for a little over ... "rebound" as the meds wore off. He had taken his Adderall XR dose at about 8:00 a.m., and by homework time, ... back in again. The doctor then prescribed a regular Adderall for the evening. This way, he could keep his focus ... have even recently (two weeks ago) cut his dose of Adderall XR in half to see how he would respond and he is still...
... tomorrow. My son is 12 and has been taking regular Adderall (now at 30mg once daily at 7am). He tried XR for a...
... Both of my sons, and my husband, take Adderall XR 40 - 60 mg. They have never complained of a "wearing...
... I actually take one Adderall in the morning and one after lunch. Don't remember...
- Another Med!!!!! 3rd December 2004
... should I do? Does anyone have any good news abuot the adderall ? or strattera(?) I have not picked up the perscriptions...
... On Saturday he started 15mg of adderall he had taken concerta 36mg for over a year but started...
... We've had nothing but good experiences with Adderall ...but there was an adjustment period of about 2 weeks...
... On Saturday he started 15mg of adderall he had taken concerta 36mg for over a year but started ... that is weird~ i havent heard many stories about adderall making a child angry. i was diagnosed with adhd about...
... be great...lol!
we are still tryig the 15 mg of adderall and will see on Friday what it is like. As for his...
... have an "emergency" prescription of regular release Adderall (5mg) for nights when Z has too much trouble focusing...
- 3lulu, Jessesmom, and Pyraine: Are you stilll with us? 2nd December 2004
... one nightmare. Today she wants to put him on 15mg of adderall .....I hate doing this to him I know he has been doing...
- Concerta and really, really bad chest pain. 29th November 2004
... I could get away with another stimulant med. like Adderall ? Or, should I try try Strattera??
I am so freaking...
- Finding a purpose in life 29th November 2004
... but have tried medication to no avail. I've been on Adderall , Dexadrine, and Ritalin and didn't notice a difference...
... know what I want to be when I grow up. I went on adderall for several months and it did increase my focus and...
- New ADD lady 28th November 2004
... I was on concerta, didn't help a bit. Now I'm on Adderall , but I started at 5mg, then 15, and now 20. None ... So now I'm wondering if it is worth continuing Adderall , at yet another higher dosage, or if anyone has any...
... to the board.
That's a relatively low dosage of Adderall . Are you doing the XR (extended release) or the standard...
... talked with him/her about Wellbutrin? A combination of Adderall and Wellbutrin might be helpful, as W.B. is an antidepressa...
... know what I mean. Dr. thought, when I started the adderall , I would be able to drop the Celexa, and I really...
... out the 66 symptoms post. WOW - EYE OPENING!
Adderall has NOT proved effective for treating depression from ... will need to take a depression med IN ADDITION TO the Adderall .
Hang in there and keep us posted. This is a good...
- Meds and Anxiety/tachycardia 26th November 2004
... Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which is agrivated my my adderall at higher dosages (to me, high is 30mg) and the fast ... already worry that that happens at lower doses of Adderall . But I do need to figure out a sollution to extreme...
- How do you help your child keep their self-worth? 22nd November 2004
... doing well so far. He is taking 30mg at 7am of regular Adderall . I still need more time to be sure this is right for...
- Adderall "DRUG HOLIDAY" 21st November 2004
... Doesn't this also have to do with the type of med? Adderall is not a med you have to build tolerance with. My...
... I take adderall and can only speak from experience but I don't stop...
... Doesn't this also have to do with the type of med? Adderall is not a med you have to build tolerance with. My ... to not lose efficacy, which frequently happens with Adderall .
Still, it SUCKS. I'm having difficulty functioning...
... go away on the weekends. I've benefitted from the Adderall with the anxiety issue as much as/if nor more/than ... the shortness of breath, and major insomnia. On Adderall , I sleep better at night.
The times I have taken...
- Adderall dose and titrating dose upward 20th November 2004
... My son is 12. He started on regular Adderall at 10mg for the first week. The next week the dosage ... When we went back to the doctor we decided to try Adderall XR at 20mg once daily at 7am. We tried that for a ... when on regular. Now we are going back to regular Adderall and I reminded the doctor that my son did not notice ... want to find the lowest effective dose, but because Adderall does not need to 'build up' in your system, if you...
... that he/she may be assessing for interaction with the Adderall (depression, eating disorder, anxiety, etc.)?
As...
- new mom of adhd son 20th November 2004
... My son was on both Adderall XR and Strattera at the same time and we found that ... they are working so well that we took him off the Adderall XR earlier this month.
Since taking him off the...
- Who has been on Strattera for more than 6 months? And is it still working for you? 18th November 2004
... day my son was taking the Strattera along with the Adderall XR. We took him off the Adderall due to him being...
- Cant take any ADD meds.. going crazy!!! 17th November 2004
... I tried strattera, concerta and adderall . Both concerta and adderall caused depression. I ... was SOOO depressed on adderall I felt I would need to go to the hospital. It was ... this. I read posts by people who said how helpful Adderall is and when I take it, it made me 100xs worse. I...
- Will overdosing on Adderall once make it lose its effectiveness in treating ADHD? 17th November 2004
... overdosed (and went to the hospital) or you took too much adderall for the purpose of getting high. But, at some point ... (at least for me) adderall no longer functions in that way. No matter how much ... abuse drugs we become "old tarts" :-) We get some adderall and say "why not." But, you just have to learn to...
- strat side-effects or am i just sick? 16th November 2004
... clue what medication is best for you. I would try Adderall XR 20MG next....
... joking). To be honest, ive heard horror stories about adderall and I opted to try stratt because my dad's had so...
... same time and couldnt finish anything. I used to take Adderall but dr switched me...i think i could deal with the...
- Ritalin vs. Adderall 14th November 2004
... as it helps and you don't have any major problems. Adderall is more controlling. Since Ritalin is not an amphetamine ... there is generally no withdrawal problems. Adderall is an amphetamine so it can cause withdrawal (addiction...
... well, so I was med free for a few years. Now, I'm on Adderall XR because the psychiatrist is scared of my past substance...
... when its effectiveness wore off, I switched over to Adderall . For the most part, I've been pretty happy with Adderall...
- Adderall XR vs regular Adderall and dosage 14th November 2004
... Adderall XR dosage isn't dependent on weight, so you should ... definitely ask the Doc to give him a lower dose of Adderall XR....
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- Concerta Side Effects... 13th November 2004
... these changes, he can switch you over to ritalin or adderall or some of the other ADD meds out there. Each one...
- Think I have ADD...What do I do now? 12th November 2004
... concentrate, though. I've tried Ritalin, Dexadrine, and Adderall , and still have yet to see a difference. Right now ... I'm taking Adderall , and despite my mentioning to the psychologist and...
- Son refusing to take meds- help 11th November 2004
... has to be swallowed whole - can't be sprinkled (like Adderall XR) or crushed (regular Adderall) onto applesauce ... know how my son would have done on them. We went to Adderall regular and worked up to 20mg. Now we just started ... (2nd day) on Adderall XR. Anyway, you don't want to hear my story - you...
- Question for those with adult ADD 10th November 2004
... depression would decide to come in for a visit.
I'm on Adderall and it has helped all of that....
- Concerta not working, can't take Strattera... what can I do? 8th November 2004
... Talk to your doctor. He might want you to give Adderall a try.
PS. I wouldn't "double up" on pills without...
- Need some support 4th November 2004
... Concerta but COULD NOT swallow. We then went to regular Adderall 10mg to start once a day and upped it to 20mg at 7am ... versations which he started. Yesterday was his first day on Adderall XR 20mg. He said he was starving all day and he seemed ... him, etc. I questioned my doctor that if the regular Adderall was at a dose of 20mg and wasn't doing much, why would...
... level than he is currently taking. He did try to take Adderall and Ritalin and neither one of them did him any good...
- son has ADHD along with other problems 3rd November 2004
... doesn't seem to help much with him. He has been on Adderall , Metadate, Straterra, Concerta, and one other one...
- need help plz! going crazy 3rd November 2004
... that maybe the lexapro and tramidon mixed with the adderall is doing it since they all work on the serotonin? ... hope thats not too much of a drop) with my 10 mgs of adderall and I'm trying to cut down the tramidol. any info...
... definately doesn't help anxiety. But on the same line Adderall is also a stimulant so if you had any anxiety problems ... had stomach problems for the first 2 weeks I was on Adderall . After that initial adjustment period I never had ... and the med has been a life saver for me.
If the adderall gives you alot of problems with anxiety you might ... a better option since it is not quite as strong as adderall but works the same way. Then again stimulants might...
- Just started Strattera! 3rd November 2004
... safer then these build up and wait to see meds. I take adderall , not only does it work great for me but it enters...
- Ritalin and mood 2nd November 2004
... boards now! I am 28 and my doctor recently placed me on Adderall , which helped me be more focused and not so "dreamy ... insurance (Medicaid) apparently doesn't like to pay for Adderall because it is expensive. Well, I don't really like...
... and see what she can do. I was on the generic for Adderall anyway; I can't see what the huge complaint would...
... My insurance didn't want to pay for Adderall either had to have my doctor write them saying it...
... med first but i dont see why they wont pay for the adderall because my son is on sooner care and that is the first...
- ADD, Strattera and Pupil Dilation 2nd November 2004
... pain. I switched to effexor, but had same effect. On Adderall now, but not as effective as the Strattera was, and...
... On Adderall now, but not as effective as the Strattera was, and...
... pain. I switched to effexor, but had same effect. On Adderall now, but not as effective as the Strattera was, and...
... work in a similar fashion.
Are you on regular Adderall or Adderall XR. Many have reported that the regular...
- Does it look bad if the doc goes from Strattera -> Stimulants -> Strattera? 31st October 2004
... Hi Jayme, welcome to the forums. :)
I tried Adderall XR at 10mg, 15mg (that dose was TERRIBLE for me), ... and Ritalin LA.
I'm considering going back to Adderall XR at 5mg (if that's available), or Concerta. Thanks...
... hadn't noticed them.
At the same time I'm taking Adderall , which definitely helps me stay calm and perform better...
- Picky Eaters and ADD/ADHD 28th October 2004
... for sure my son, if in grade school when Ritalin and Adderall became so popular, would have been diagnoised with...
- What to do possible pregnancy with ADD and depression??? 23rd October 2004
... having another baby, and my doctors have agreed taking Adderall is seriously off limits, (I have no idea about Straterra ... possible pregnancy.
Amy
P.S. It sucks to be off Adderall . I'm not coping well....
- I'm curious but a non-believer. Is ADHD for real? 20th October 2004
... url]http://www.bizmarkstrategies.com/ADHDBrainwithout Adderall .jpg[/url]
This shows a brain under adderall influence ... url]http://www.bizmarkstrategies.com/ADHDBrainwith Adderall .jpg[/url]
The website has a financial interest...
- Do I have to tell the school? 19th October 2004
... going to use Concerta. Now that we have switched to Adderall - the doc did not mention anything about the school...
... going to use Concerta. Now that we have switched to Adderall - the doc did not mention anything about the school...
... not take any other med so we can monitor him on the Adderall quite effectively. Thank you for your responses -...
... school but graduated from college with a 3.8 thanks to Adderall xr!...
... draber, did the college know you were taking adderall xr?
My son has had all the correct evaluations ... will be next week when it will be 20mg of regular Adderall taken at 7am. I have been trying to understand how ... after a few phone calls to the doctor I picked up the adderall script. I did not talk with the doctor at length but...
... Regular Adderall will not last your son all day. It only lasts 3 hours ... version of the medication. Plus The time released Adderall comes in a capsule so you can open it and sprinkle ... pills yet.
Oh and just for a reference number the Adderall XR lasts 7-8 hours for me. Like you said times vary ... but I've never heard of one dose of regular adderall in the morning lasting a child all the way through...
... differently for everyone. I've heard some say the reg Adderall makes the moody and angry and others say XR does it ... for about 7-8 hours so I take an additional regular Adderall after that (which lasts about 3-4 hours) to make it...
- College a possibility for ADD person? 18th October 2004
... with his assignments and now he is just starting on Adderall but he has to sit out a semseter of school before...
- Help! hat is "enough" Concerta 18th October 2004
... 45mg should be enough for a new user.
I think adderall XR is a better choice for you. Not sure about the...
- Help! 18th October 2004
... of my rope! My 16 yr old daughter will not take her Adderall anymore, says she doesn;t like the way it makes her ... her again and HA! I told you she did not need the Adderall , she is making good grades". ( Yeah well she takes...
... your daughter using and how long has she been using Adderall ? Has she tried other meds that might not make her ... remember seeing a program about the use and abuse of Adderall . One person said they are able to use it responsibly ... that she is getting good grades Because she is taking Adderall (unless she always got good grades). Kind of hard...
- Tics and Strattera? 18th October 2004
... My son used to be on Adderall but took him off because the stimulants gave him tics...
... tics. What you are seeing may be the residules of Adderall . Can I ask if it was regular Adderall or XR? Keep ... go away, then I'd look into it. How long was he on Adderall - that could also be indicative of how much longer ... experience the tics.
My son just started regular Adderall 10mg yesterday. He is supposed to work his way up ... state has her younger son (my son is 12, hers is 6) on Adderall XR. She has stopped giving him the meds and is going...
... starting having tics before he was on meds. He was adderall xr with tenex for the tics. He was on Straterra during...
- This herb is great... 16th October 2004
... point I thought about asking my doctor for Ritalin or Adderall but considering I become extremely insecure and anxious...
- New ADD Parent 15th October 2004
... was diagnosed 8 years ago and only recently went on Adderall (min. dosage). Our approach has always been to teach...
- Just diagnosed...info on Adderall 14th October 2004
... the higher my dose, the worse was the "coming down" ( adderall is a stimulant) when my med. would ware off i would ... year ago after going back to school. i only take the adderall on the weekdays(for school) and skip on the weekends ... a balance, just enough to help, but not too much, adderall can be really helpful:) this is my experience and...
... My son (12) just started 10 mg of Adderall today. I'll let you know my experiences from this...
... dont eat while im on it, nor sleep. i fould out that adderall is also used to treat narcolypsy. go figure....
... be very careful with adderall . and make sure you don't drink when you are on it...
... I am 32 and have been taking Adderall xr sinced March- 20mg (started one 10). Side effects...
... 12 and weighs 177 lbs 5'7" big boy. He just started Adderall at 10mg at 7am in the morning only on school days...
- Tips for swallowing a pill 14th October 2004
... right that Concerta cannot be crushed. Don't do it. Adderall capsules can be opened and sprinkled into food, but...
- Is 74mg of Concerta safe for a 9 year old who weighs 77lbs? 14th October 2004
... him, he might should try another med (like perhaps Adderall , if he hasn't already)....
- Routines/discipline & ADD 13th October 2004
... the doctor today to start him on meds. I’m thinking Adderall . Was that the med that your son developed tics with ... years ago and did develop slight tics. I thought maybe Adderall would not do this to him.
I have had to be ‘behind...
... diagnosed at age 7 we tried him on Concerta, Ritalin LA, Adderall and regular Ritalin. He was fine for the first 6 months...
... combo type 8 years ago, just now went on meds (minimum Adderall dosage) as a teen).
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- Accepted son's ADD 12th October 2004
... and Dexedrine. I plan on having the doctor give him Adderall . The ones he tried caused tics and other side effects...
... posts here, but I think I saw that your son is taking Adderall ? Any tips on what to watch for? I know I'll be watching ... to the doctor about that too. I am leaning towards Adderall although I'm not sure what the doctor will suggest...
... We've only just recently put our teen on Adderall for his ADD. He was diagnosed as ADHD-hyper/inattentive ... socially. What we are seeing a few months into the Adderall , though, is that this is not the "wonder cure". It ... achieve.
The biggest side effects we've had with Adderall are the weight loss (he lost 4 pounds in the 1st month...
... to gain from meds. Would you mind sharing how much Adderall your son takes and is it the XR which is taken once...
... Right now Z is on Adderall XR and only 15 mg a day. His Dr. said we could easily...
... confident in my decision. I would like to use either Adderall or Concerta. I'm hearing that Adderall can cause tics...
... am now waiting for the doctor to call me regarding Adderall XR which is time released and can be sprinkled in ... t swallow).
Now I'm looking at side effects of Adderall XR vs. Concerta. It seems that some people experience ... hour. One person said that she gives her son 15mg of Adderall XR in the am and a regular Adderall 5 mg after school...
... Sawbuck, good luck with the Adderall . Remember that just because some people experience...
... Day 1 on regular (not XR) Adderall 10 mg to start. I crushed it into applesauce and he...
... level out until at least a week (& up to 30 days) on Adderall . His weight loss is one thing to look at -- Z's weight...
... want to.
Hope that helps.
Oh yeah, I'm on Adderall now....
... him off completely. We are into the second week of Adderall up to 15 mg daily at 7am only. Next week it's up to ... life? Do you take med vacations? I heard that because Adderall is a stimulant you don't have to build up to have ... it work. How long have you been on Adderall ? Did you develop any tics?
You should be so proud...
... memebers of my family just to tell them. I've been on Adderall XR for almost 4 years now. I have never had a side...
... differently for everyone. I've heard some say the reg Adderall makes the moody and angry and others say XR does it ... for about 7-8 hours so I take an additional regular Adderall after that (which lasts about 3-4 hours) to make it...
- *new* I think I have ADD! Have had it all my life :o) 12th October 2004
... increse dopamine production whereas dexedrine and adderall tend to increase noradrenalin or norepinephrine (same...
- from aderall to strattera?? 10th October 2004
... Hi I can't help you with the Adderall to Strattera switch info but I can attest to the side...
... PAMermaids, what kind of problems did you experience with Adderall that made you and the doc switch you to Strattera ... ? How long were you on Adderall ?...
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I was having mostly problems when coming off the adderall , was unaable to get XR through my insurance, so i...
- Adult ADD/ADHD and relationships 9th October 2004
... tried different types of medication like Ritalin and Adderall , but if you ask me, it doesn't make a difference anyway...
- 5 Yr Old Daughter? we think she has it 9th October 2004
... medications such as Concerta, Dexedrine, Strattera and Adderall , then I would also suggest you check out alternatives...
- Am I going to be on Adderall forever?? 8th October 2004
... sychatrist next week if we can start taking Brendan off the Adderall and maybe the Strattera too. Right now him and his...
... will I do when my kids leave home?" etc. But with Adderall I don't obsess so much....
- Doctor Appointment in about a week 7th October 2004
... phyc. on Monday, one hour, get a prescription for adderall or concentra, or what ever he thinks is best. and...
- Thoughts on adderall vs. ritalin? 2nd October 2004
... there who took ritalin and then later switched to adderall ? I'd love to hear some comparisons of the two. I ... about the possibility of trying something new.
Adderall is much weaker then ritalin (I know that sounds odd ... but it's true) You can't "feel" adderall so it's hard to know what it's doing.
I use them ... both. If adderall was stronger it would be the best drug. To equal 20MG ... of Ritalin I have to take 60MG of adderall and because of that god-awful sticky filler in Adderall...
... Adderall is much stronger than ritalin. Maybe for you personally ... ritalin works better, but it is 1/2 the strength of adderall ...
... effect each of us different...And to think people abuse Adderall ...............
... many different meds before settling in on a combo of adderall and clonidine for him. He has been on this ever since ... boys in the class). We have been very happy with adderall .
Good luck with whatever you choose. I know from...
... I personally found Adderall to be much stronger than Ritalin. Again, everyone ... hard to decide from others' opinions. I could "feel" Adderall but not Ritalin. Ritalin also made me very sick - ... nauseous 24/7. I had to stop taking Adderall because of the side effects though - got very obsessive...
... there who took ritalin and then later switched to adderall ? I'd love to hear some comparisons of the two. I ... ritalin only blocks the reuptake of dopamine while adderall , being an amphetamine, not only blocks the reuptake ... dopamine...
if the ritalin stops working well for you... adderall would be a good option, however i believe dexedrine...
... Supposedly Adderall is the strongest stimulent medication out right now...
... Supposedly Adderall is the strongest stimulent medication out right now ... by dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulphate) and then adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)...
... me cus Dexedrine isn't a controlled substance while Adderall is. If they work the same maybe I'll ask my doc to ... then since it's so much cheaper and easier top get. Adderall works great but the medical/prescription bills are ... killer so I'd be curious to hear if people taking Adderall have also tried dexedrine and what there thoughts...
... me cus Dexedrine isn't a controlled substance while Adderall is.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Dexedrine...
... that totally surprised me. I'll paste it below.
Adderall is the new name for a Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine ... has been around for more than 20 years.
What is Adderall (formerly known as dexedrine)?
It is a single entity ... corn starch, acacia and magnesium stearate.
Colors: Adderall 10 mg contains FD & C Blue #1
Aderall 20 mg contains...
... thing I'm calling and switching my meds today.
Adderall contains the same ingredient as Dexedrine (dextroamphetamin ... ingredients, collectively known as "amphetamine salts". Adderall and Dexedrine are not the same drug.
Dexedrine...
... me cus Dexedrine isn't a controlled substance while Adderall is. If they work the same maybe I'll ask my doc to ... then since it's so much cheaper and easier top get. Adderall works great but the medical/prescription bills are ... killer so I'd be curious to hear if people taking Adderall have also tried dexedrine and what there thoughts ... controlled substance...in the same class as ritalin, adderall and desoxyn which are considered class 2...considered ... or right) isomer of the amphetamine molecule..and adderall is the levo (or left) isomer of amphetamine molecule ... considered more "recreational" among those who abuse it..
adderall seems to cause more instances of increased heart rate...
... I've been on everything... Adderall , Dexedrine, Ritalin, although not yet Concerta or ... amounts of weight, but I also have that problem with Adderall . I am on Adderall XR now and have been for most of ... beat) last year and have had to decrease my dosage of Adderall . Another problem with adderall was it also actualyl ... to evaluate the differences between 15 mg and 20 mg Adderall , and the weight issue isnt a problem as my psychiatrist ... middle school). So, next step is adding ritalin TO the Adderall . We'll have to see hwo that works out. But I do ... short term basis, like takign a small dose after the adderall has worn out, but Adderall is much smoother emotionally...
... which medication seems to be the most stimulating... adderall or dexedrine
i have add with depression and am VERY...
- Did anyone watch DR. Phil on ADHD? 29th September 2004
... I am very new to all of this. She has put me on Adderall XR and by tomorrow I'll be all the way up to 40 mg ... I have been losing weight since I have been on the Adderall ! What is your son on? I haven't tried the different ... never concentrate and I still can't, that is until the Adderall . And all of the other symtoms of ADD. (fidgiting...
- Ho do I know if my son has ADD/ADHD 27th September 2004
... diagnosed him at the age of five, he is now 12. He is on Adderall and clonidine. The adderall is for the ADHD and the...
- Question on Amphetemines in children vs Adults 26th September 2004
... your dopamine levels are normal, you take Ritalin or adderall and the drug releases/utilizes more dopamine giving ... lacking dopamine thus your lack of focus, Ritalin or Adderall brings your dopamine levels up to normal. At that...
- How does Concerta affect you? My observations 26th September 2004
... that the hard way - I thought being on Strattera, Adderall and what have you would improve my grades, but I wasn...
... Either way, I think Concerta is better than Ritalin or Adderall as I have tried all 3 for many years now. Concerta...
... noticed with side effects.. I have been on ritalin, adderall , adderall xr, and now concerta.. and this has been ... term side effects?? I switched to concerta because adderall l xr was making me very very lethargic and stuff.. ... yet (maybe because I am on such a low dosage)... but adderall alone and adderall xr made me lose weight drastically...
... increased or decrease in your appetite?? I know adderall made me drop like 30lbs and I was at like 95/98lbs...
... 50lbs and just be the heathier for it. I never tried Adderall , but I know it has a bad reputation for causing a...
... 50lbs and just be the heathier for it. I never tried Adderall , but I know it has a bad reputation for causing a...
- Question on young children and meds. 24th September 2004
... psychiatrist agrees. He wants to put my son on 5mg of Adderall XR a day. I'm looking for experiences with this drug...
... other alternatives.
My 12 year old has been taking Adderall for 3 years. Prior to starting it he was in the 80th...
... other alternatives.
My 12 year old has been taking Adderall for 3 years. Prior to starting it he was in the 80th...
... that out first.
My kids take medications such as Adderall and Dexedrine, but they also are on a Gluten and Casein...
- Medication WITH behavioral therapy; AND.... 24th September 2004
... hit puberty, we've started him on a trial course of Adderall XR. If you are going to take your child off meds...
- How dare the doctor treat me this way? 20th September 2004
... was never treated for. He started treating me with Adderall . My dosage was 10mg 3 to 4 times a day. I have been ... dosage for about 6 months. After two months or so on Adderall it seemed as if every week I could shave off another ... day) and others as needed for pain down to THREE. Adderall 40mg, Prevacid 60mg, and Ativan 1-2 mg as needed for ... YEARS!) then he said he wanted me only on 15 mg of Adderall because “I was way over the maximum dose and only ... would be on such a high dose.” Hello? The maximum on Adderall is 60mg a day. Then he says for me to go also back...
... She was so cold. She said she would not prescribe Adderall . She even insinuated that I was selling the pills ... abusing' the drug. So here I am left to withdraw from Adderall . I already went through it with three other pills...
... resolved them he happily prescribed me the stimulant Adderall .
With that in mind, maybe the docs are hesitant...
... took 11 a day. With his help I came down to three. Adderall , Prevacid and Ativan as needed. I still only taking...
- Dealing with Ups and Downs of Medication 19th September 2004
... more quickly.
You could think about moving to adderall which doesn't seem, (at least to me) to have any crash...
... My son is 12 and is on Adderall . He has been on it since he was 5. He is only able...
- Adderall XR - puts me in a bad mood 18th September 2004
... I take 30MG Adderall XR and it does nothing for me. It's weird, however...
... fewer mood swings with the XR than I had with regular Adderall , but I still have mood swings with it. They are fairly ... have changes in mood when you introduce a drug like Adderall to your system. I'd reccomend giving it a bit more...
- ADD & Concerta 17th September 2004
... Ritalin? And what side effects do you get?
Being on Adderall , I could get anxious more easily - how do you fare...
... Ritalin? And what side effects do you get?
Being on Adderall , I could get anxious more easily - how do you fare...
- Adderall Xr 16th September 2004
... The only Adderall coupon or discount I've ever seen is from this link ... .
http://www.ioffer.com/w/ Adderall -XR-Free-30-day-supply-Achievers-Card-70817
Unfortunately...
... have medication assistance on all there med's except Adderall an Adderall Xr because it is so addective.I think ... that.They should at least lower the price.For 30 20mg Adderall Xr it is $112.99 that is crazy. :)...
... have medication assistance on all there med's except Adderall an Adderall Xr because it is so addective.I think ... that.They should at least lower the price.For 30 20mg Adderall Xr it is $112.99 that is crazy. :)
Don't take...
- Just stared Adderall XR and confused 15th September 2004
... you ingest a chemical there can be side effects, but adderall is safer then a lot of drugs we don't think as being...
... certainly feel certain effects in the first week of Adderall but the results may change over the next 3 weeks....
- Strattera good stories? 13th September 2004
... dr wants him to take Strattera but his friend is on Adderall . Is Strattera good for ADD as well as ADHD? Or is...
- Feel like i am going crazy 13th September 2004
... climbing on top of the washer, etc. Then he was put on Adderall and Clonidine, this worked for him. He now takes ... Adderall only in the morning and a small dose of Clonidine ... work. He is now 12 and doing great. He still takes Adderall and Clonidine. I don't know what meds you are on...
- strattera "Claims" 12th September 2004
... works.
So our new doctor put my son on 20mg of Adderall XR. He said that strattera only works on norepinephrin ... work for some children but my advice would be to try Adderall (it takes a few days to work) or something like adderall...
... in the morning and 18 in the afternoon.We had tried adderall already with very bad side effects affecting his mood...
... your journeys, I'm afraid you're going to find that Adderall isn't a wonder drug either. Chances are good that...
... your journeys, I'm afraid you're going to find that Adderall isn't a wonder drug either. Chances are good that ... amphetamines.
So you are most likely right, that Adderall is not a miracle either....
