Posted by Laree on November 22, 2004, at 16:33:36
In reply to Adderall and Dosing help please!, posted by becksA on November 22, 2004, at 10:49:57
I have ADHD and seasonal aff. depression & have been on Adderall for about 2 years total.
Adderall XR was the first stimulant I ever took for ADHD, and at first it was extremely beneficial--I took 20 mg./a.m. and also felt way better after taking it; however, i would begin "crashing" before the end of my work day and the depression and fatigue that ensued were rough. I talked to my pdoc about it & got switched to regular (immediate-release) Adderall--20 mg./morning & 20 mg./afternoon. This allowed me to be much more flexible with regards to dosing times, and depending on how I felt that day could take the 2nd dose any time before about 3 or 4 p.m.
The regular version of Adderall was a much better fit for me. I have been on it for almost 2 years and it has been the best thing for my ADHD. Oh, and I also take Lexapro (20 mg./day) for the seasonal aff. depression. I have rarely taken the Adderall without an AD (primarily SSRI).
Best,
L.
> First off, I'm BPII and am slowly starting lamictal to treat this. Because of this disorder, if the diagnosis is indeed correct, I suffer from depression. However, adderall for my ADD really helps alleviate this and make me more happy, social, comfortable all around. In the morning I take 60mg of Adderall XR at 7am. At 12 it begins to wear off, and my depression starts to hit again, and I take my second dose, 10mg of short acting adderall. I take my final dose at 4 or 5 of another 10mg of short acting.
> Problem is, in the morning (I'm almost positive it's from the adderall), I feel GREAT. I'm very upbeat, social, etc. My two afternoon doses of 10mg of short acting adderall help as well, but not nearly as much.
> therefore, I'm stuck with feeling 100% from 7-12, then the rest of the day I'm just 75% or so. How does dosing compare with XR and short acting versions of adderall, are the 10mg afternoon doses a bit too low compared to my 60 of XR in the morning?
> Thanks very much
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