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Posted by Mandy on January 5, 2000, at 10:26:30
I am 22 years old and I just started taking Adderall about 2 weeks ago. It seems to be working - my concentration/focus is really good now. I have taken Imipramine and Ritalin but Adderall seems to give me a much better response. It seems to be a "smooth" drug and lasts a lot longer than Ritalin. Plus it doesn't seem to make me as "antsy" as Ritalin. Imipramine made me very depressed after about 6 months of use and I gained a LOT of weight with it. Also, does anyone have any information about side affects of long term use of Adderall? That is something that I cannot find any information on. Thanks for your help!
Posted by dove on January 5, 2000, at 13:03:21
In reply to Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by Mandy on January 5, 2000, at 10:26:30
I also take Adderall, find it very helpful and very smooth in action. The only long-term side-effects I know of is tolerance, and the need to raise the dosage because of this. I also know many people don't experience tolerance or addiction. I have been known to forget my Adderall on the weekends and anytime I get to busy to remember, and I haven't experienced any negative symptoms either from withdrawal nor when I take it again.
The way Adderall works feels so completely different than Ritalin, I would hate for anyone to be on Ritalin without having tried Adderall. The appetite suppressant affect is way less with Adderall, which is a good thing in my book, especially when treating children. Although, everyone is different, disclaimer ya'know. I'm glad it's working for you. Any other questions, just holler.
dove
Posted by Renee N on January 5, 2000, at 17:22:33
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by dove on January 5, 2000, at 13:03:21
> I also take Adderall, find it very helpful and very smooth in action. The only long-term side-effects I know of is tolerance, and the need to raise the dosage because of this. I also know many people don't experience tolerance or addiction. I have been known to forget my Adderall on the weekends and anytime I get to busy to remember, and I haven't experienced any negative symptoms either from withdrawal nor when I take it again.
>
> The way Adderall works feels so completely different than Ritalin, I would hate for anyone to be on Ritalin without having tried Adderall. The appetite suppressant affect is way less with Adderall, which is a good thing in my book, especially when treating children. Although, everyone is different, disclaimer ya'know. I'm glad it's working for you. Any other questions, just holler.
>
> doveAlthough none of the stimulants has done much for my forgetfulness, ADDerall does seem to help me when I need to concentrate on a baoring task and/or pay attention to details.
Posted by shan on January 6, 2000, at 4:47:02
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by Renee N on January 5, 2000, at 17:22:33
> > I also take Adderall, find it very helpful and very smooth in action. The only long-term side-effects I know of is tolerance, and the need to raise the dosage because of this. I also know many people don't experience tolerance or addiction. I have been known to forget my Adderall on the weekends and anytime I get to busy to remember, and I haven't experienced any negative symptoms either from withdrawal nor when I take it again.
> >
> > The way Adderall works feels so completely different than Ritalin, I would hate for anyone to be on Ritalin without having tried Adderall. The appetite suppressant affect is way less with Adderall, which is a good thing in my book, especially when treating children. Although, everyone is different, disclaimer ya'know. I'm glad it's working for you. Any other questions, just holler.
> >
> > dove
>
> Although none of the stimulants has done much for my forgetfulness, ADDerall does seem to help me when I need to concentrate on a baoring task and/or pay attention to details.i've been on adderall for 5 months now and it's the best thing to ever happen to me. i was a freshman in college for the past three years because of undiagnosed add, and since adderall, i've officially became a sophomore on dean's list and also the Vice pres for my class!!!!
Posted by mandy on January 6, 2000, at 8:36:12
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by shan on January 6, 2000, at 4:47:02
i know all too well how diffucult that was for you to get on dean's list and become vice pres. i just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! i, too, went from being a flunkee in college (having gotten c's and d's my first semester and then dropping out) to actually being on dean's list. it is thrilling to know that it is possible for those of us who always thought of ourselves as "stupid" to actually be intelligent! my only problem was that ritalin stopped working after the first 6-8 months. i experimented with different dosages and then was put on imipramine. that made me severely depressed, so i went back to ritalin thinking there was no other alternative. after 2 years of almost lost hope, i went to another doctor after doing some research on the internet and was put on adderall. it, so far, is just what i needed to keep myself on task. anyway, enough about me...congratulations! i am truley glad to hear that you have done so well and glad to hear your response on adderall. e-mail me with more info if you would like to swap stories. also, can you tell me how old you are? i am 22 - and i believe that i will be one of the few people of the statistics that will have adhd for the rest of my life. another thing, are you male or female? i know that add/adhd is diagnosed much more in males than females. keep in touch!
Posted by Noa on January 6, 2000, at 12:11:03
In reply to Re: Congratulations Shan!, posted by mandy on January 6, 2000, at 8:36:12
Actually, I think more than a few of those with ADHD continue to have it throughout their lives, though the specific behaviors might change with age.
Posted by anna on January 6, 2000, at 17:43:55
In reply to Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by Mandy on January 5, 2000, at 10:26:30
> I am 22 years old and I just started taking Adderall about 2 weeks ago. It seems to be working - my concentration/focus is really good now. I have taken Imipramine and Ritalin but Adderall seems to give me a much better response. It seems to be a "smooth" drug and lasts a lot longer than Ritalin. Plus it doesn't seem to make me as "antsy" as Ritalin. Imipramine made me very depressed after about 6 months of use and I gained a LOT of weight with it. Also, does anyone have any information about side affects of long term use of Adderall? That is something that I cannot find any information on. Thanks for your help!
Be glad they caught it now, I was 40 before they diagnosed the add. Never took ritalin. Been on aderall 4 months now. It's fine, it does help me concentrate on one task and generally has a "calming effect" I do not crave more than the 40 mg/day I take. I do find major appetite effect. however. I eat little and poorly--but since I haven't been working out--not too much wieght off. I did a lot of research before I took it, and like someone else said, addiction can be a problem. But I also read that if your body "needs" the stimulent, you genrally tend to stay at one level and not crave more.
Posted by CarolAnn on January 7, 2000, at 7:39:50
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by anna on January 6, 2000, at 17:43:55
Hey Anna, I'm 36 and just found out about my ADD/Without hyperactivity. I've been and Adderall about a month now(originally presribed for fatigue from depression)and I would have to concur that it probably would not be addictive when used by those who *need* it. I take 10 mgs 3 times per day and I physically can't take more than that. I realized this when I took a couple doses too close together a few times. Everytime I did that I ended up feeling aawwwffuulll! Heart pounding, physically uncomfortable, extremely irritable, and then crashing to increased depression. This actually is a good thing for me, because when I was on ritalin, I had a tendancy to abuse it. It is comforting to know that I can get the relief of a stimulant(Adderall) without worrying about abuse. Another thing is that I really don't actually feel a *stimulant* effect on Adderall, it's just a very gentle (almost unnoticeable) boost, which helps me focus and gives me the ability the get off my couch(or out of bed) and get things done. As you can see, I'm quite the proponent!CarolAnn
Posted by shan on January 8, 2000, at 21:42:01
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by anna on January 6, 2000, at 17:43:55
i think adderall saved my life as far as school goes. i am a 21 year old female. i hope i continue my success, and the same to you!!
Posted by julepp on January 8, 2000, at 23:33:16
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by Renee N on January 5, 2000, at 17:22:33
I've been on Adderal for 7 months now.
What a difference it's made(I was 42 when diagnosed with ADD).
I'm on 30mgs three times daily, but sometimes omit the last dose if I'm not going to be doing anything that requires too much concentration.
Weight loss has not been too bad(20 lbs. since starting, but needed to lose, and was making changes in eating habits).
The one problem that I DO have is that I remarried a man(in Nov. 1998) who I divorced(in June 1998) after 21 years of marriage and am now wondering if the remarriage was one of those "impulsive" acts of the ADHD personality or as a result of being unable to think things through.
Posted by Renee N on January 9, 2000, at 1:43:04
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by CarolAnn on January 7, 2000, at 7:39:50
> Hey Anna, I'm 36 and just found out about my ADD/Without hyperactivity. I've been and Adderall about a month now(originally presribed for fatigue from depression)and I would have to concur that it probably would not be addictive when used by those who *need* it. I take 10 mgs 3 times per day and I physically can't take more than that. I realized this when I took a couple doses too close together a few times. Everytime I did that I ended up feeling aawwwffuulll! Heart pounding, physically uncomfortable, extremely irritable, and then crashing to increased depression. This actually is a good thing for me, because when I was on ritalin, I had a tendancy to abuse it. It is comforting to know that I can get the relief of a stimulant(Adderall) without worrying about abuse. Another thing is that I really don't actually feel a *stimulant* effect on Adderall, it's just a very gentle (almost unnoticeable) boost, which helps me focus and gives me the ability the get off my couch(or out of bed) and get things done. As you can see, I'm quite the proponent!CarolAnn
I , like CarolAnn, also find that the ADDerall helps me get going and focus. I'm sorry to say it doesn't do a da-n thing for my memory! Since taking Effexor with and without ADDerall, I can really see how much ADDerall helps me get going on things I don't want to do. For a few weeks there, I was eating, sleeping, and going to work...period.
Posted by torchgrl on January 9, 2000, at 17:47:31
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by Renee N on January 9, 2000, at 1:43:04
I've been reading a lot of these ADD/ADHD related posts lately because I've noticed that I have a lot of similar difficulties, although not to the most extreme levels--I've never been diagnosed as ADD, although my mother has. I'm wondering if anyone knows if Adderal would benefit someone with slightly less extreme symptoms that still cause a lot of problems? Especially the concentration/focus issues. And is it the kind of thing that would exacerbate any underlying anxiety? I'm going in to see my doctor this week, and will probably bring this up, but I find it really helpful to hear what people have experienced (rather than the official spiel--in that world, NO ONE gains weight on Paxil!...).
Posted by brian on January 10, 2000, at 2:39:49
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by torchgrl on January 9, 2000, at 17:47:31
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Posted by Tom on January 14, 2000, at 21:27:32
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by torchgrl on January 9, 2000, at 17:47:31
`Does Adderall typically cause increased anxiety, nervousness, or sleeplesness? I'm curious because Aderall almost sounds to good to good to be true, and all the ADs I've taken totally ignite me (which consist of the newer generation of ADs). In fact, I haven't take an AD in almost a year (although I wished every day I could find one that would work ) but Adderall sounds very promising. Any info would be very helpful.
Posted by mandy on January 17, 2000, at 7:40:01
In reply to Followup questions on Adderall , posted by Tom on January 14, 2000, at 21:27:32
tom, i have not had ANY increased nervousness with adderall. it has actually calmed me a whole lot. it makes me very focused, but i do not feel "drugged" like i did with ritalin or imipramine. it is a really "smooth" drug, if you will. it eases into your system and then eases out of your system, unlike ritalin, which had a tendency to give you a "quick boost" and a super fast drop off. the first week i was on it, i did have a day or 2 that i did not want to go to sleep. that has been the only thing that i can say negative about it. it does honestly seem too good to be true, i know, but it is wonderful. i do not know your personal situation, but as far as adderall and my experiences, i can't say enough good things about it. i am sure that many others can vouch for this same feeling. just ask if you need more questions answered. i am happy to help anyone that is interested.
Posted by Tom on January 17, 2000, at 11:47:45
In reply to Re: Followup questions on Adderall , posted by mandy on January 17, 2000, at 7:40:01
> tom, i have not had ANY increased nervousness with adderall. it has actually calmed me a whole lot. it makes me very focused, but i do not feel "drugged" like i did with ritalin or imipramine. it is a really "smooth" drug, if you will. it eases into your system and then eases out of your system, unlike ritalin, which had a tendency to give you a "quick boost" and a super fast drop off. the first week i was on it, i did have a day or 2 that i did not want to go to sleep. that has been the only thing that i can say negative about it. it does honestly seem too good to be true, i know, but it is wonderful. i do not know your personal situation, but as far as adderall and my experiences, i can't say enough good things about it. i am sure that many others can vouch for this same feeling. just ask if you need more questions answered. i am happy to help anyone that is interested.
Mandy,
Thanks for the response. My problem is mainly depression. I have never been diagnosed with ADHD or had any of the classice symptoms associated with it (unless you count the poor concentration issue associated with depression). Anyway, I noticed one of your earlier posts mentioning that you became depressed on imimpramine. Is depression also an ongoing factor in your diagnosis? If so, did Adderall help with that? Did it lift your mood? I've tried many ADs with little to no response, that I'm curious about the stimulant route. I'm also concerned about the addictive qualities of Adderall (although I already take xanax and can't seem to quit, so you would think I could get over that fear!)
Thanks again.Tom
Posted by michael on January 18, 2000, at 14:52:18
In reply to Re: Followup questions on Adderall for Mandy , posted by Tom on January 17, 2000, at 11:47:45
> > tom, i have not had ANY increased nervousness with adderall. it has actually calmed me a whole lot. it makes me very focused, but i do not feel "drugged" like i did with ritalin or imipramine. it is a really "smooth" drug, if you will. it eases into your system and then eases out of your system, unlike ritalin, which had a tendency to give you a "quick boost" and a super fast drop off. the first week i was on it, i did have a day or 2 that i did not want to go to sleep. that has been the only thing that i can say negative about it. it does honestly seem too good to be true, i know, but it is wonderful. i do not know your personal situation, but as far as adderall and my experiences, i can't say enough good things about it. i am sure that many others can vouch for this same feeling. just ask if you need more questions answered. i am happy to help anyone that is interested.
>
> Mandy,
>
> Thanks for the response. My problem is mainly depression. I have never been diagnosed with ADHD or had any of the classice symptoms associated with it (unless you count the poor concentration issue associated with depression). Anyway, I noticed one of your earlier posts mentioning that you became depressed on imimpramine. Is depression also an ongoing factor in your diagnosis? If so, did Adderall help with that? Did it lift your mood? I've tried many ADs with little to no response, that I'm curious about the stimulant route. I'm also concerned about the addictive qualities of Adderall (although I already take xanax and can't seem to quit, so you would think I could get over that fear!)
> Thanks again.
>
> TomI'm wondering if any of you taking adderall are also taking effexor - and if so, I'm wondering if the adderall has had any effect on sexual side effects of the effexor (e.g. difficulty with orgasm)? Am I correct in assuming that the ritalin/adderall were added for fatigue?
I've read that ritalin can be helpful for that, but adderall sounds like it might be another option?
Thanks for any feedback.
michael
Posted by Renee N on January 23, 2000, at 0:07:05
In reply to Re: Followup questions on Adderall for Mandy , posted by michael on January 18, 2000, at 14:52:18
> > > tom, i have not had ANY increased nervousness with adderall. it has actually calmed me a whole lot. it makes me very focused, but i do not feel "drugged" like i did with ritalin or imipramine. it is a really "smooth" drug, if you will. it eases into your system and then eases out of your system, unlike ritalin, which had a tendency to give you a "quick boost" and a super fast drop off. the first week i was on it, i did have a day or 2 that i did not want to go to sleep. that has been the only thing that i can say negative about it. it does honestly seem too good to be true, i know, but it is wonderful. i do not know your personal situation, but as far as adderall and my experiences, i can't say enough good things about it. i am sure that many others can vouch for this same feeling. just ask if you need more questions answered. i am happy to help anyone that is interested.
> >
> > Mandy,
> >
> > Thanks for the response. My problem is mainly depression. I have never been diagnosed with ADHD or had any of the classice symptoms associated with it (unless you count the poor concentration issue associated with depression). Anyway, I noticed one of your earlier posts mentioning that you became depressed on imimpramine. Is depression also an ongoing factor in your diagnosis? If so, did Adderall help with that? Did it lift your mood? I've tried many ADs with little to no response, that I'm curious about the stimulant route. I'm also concerned about the addictive qualities of Adderall (although I already take xanax and can't seem to quit, so you would think I could get over that fear!)
> > Thanks again.
> >
> > Tom
>
> I'm wondering if any of you taking adderall are also taking effexor - and if so, I'm wondering if the adderall has had any effect on sexual side effects of the effexor (e.g. difficulty with orgasm)? Am I correct in assuming that the ritalin/adderall were added for fatigue?
>
> I've read that ritalin can be helpful for that, but adderall sounds like it might be another option?
>
> Thanks for any feedback.
>
> michael
Michael,
take ADDerall, Effexor, and Wellbutrin for ADD and /or depression. I have tried other stimulants, and although none give me relief for my memory problems, I like ADDerall the best. It helps me to stay focused and gives me energy without feeling too speedy. Sometimes at the beginning of a dose increase I have been a bit speedy , but only for a day or two. I do believe it is "smoother" than dextrostat, and more powerful than rytalin. I cut back on stimulants recently due to high blood pressure, but I have added a third dose, because I was so sleepy in the late afternoon and early evening since starting the Effexor XR. I'm sorry to say that my sex drive and response suck! When I first was taking Wellbutrin , I had two months of being the horniest and most responsive I have ever been. It was extreme. I almost wonder if I may have been manic? But the thrill is gone... :( I am so sorry for my husband, as my lack of desire and response has been a problem for most of our marriage, and almost destroyed it. I am trying some Ginko bilboa, with no luck so far. If anyone has had luck with anything that has actually noticeably helped improve sexual desire and or response, PLEASE let me know.
Posted by michael on January 23, 2000, at 4:35:45
In reply to Re: ADDerall and Effexor XR, posted by Renee N on January 23, 2000, at 0:07:05
> > > > tom, i have not had ANY increased nervousness with adderall. it has actually calmed me a whole lot. it makes me very focused, but i do not feel "drugged" like i did with ritalin or imipramine. it is a really "smooth" drug, if you will. it eases into your system and then eases out of your system, unlike ritalin, which had a tendency to give you a "quick boost" and a super fast drop off. the first week i was on it, i did have a day or 2 that i did not want to go to sleep. that has been the only thing that i can say negative about it. it does honestly seem too good to be true, i know, but it is wonderful. i do not know your personal situation, but as far as adderall and my experiences, i can't say enough good things about it. i am sure that many others can vouch for this same feeling. just ask if you need more questions answered. i am happy to help anyone that is interested.
> > >
> > > Mandy,
> > >
> > > Thanks for the response. My problem is mainly depression. I have never been diagnosed with ADHD or had any of the classice symptoms associated with it (unless you count the poor concentration issue associated with depression). Anyway, I noticed one of your earlier posts mentioning that you became depressed on imimpramine. Is depression also an ongoing factor in your diagnosis? If so, did Adderall help with that? Did it lift your mood? I've tried many ADs with little to no response, that I'm curious about the stimulant route. I'm also concerned about the addictive qualities of Adderall (although I already take xanax and can't seem to quit, so you would think I could get over that fear!)
> > > Thanks again.
> > >
> > > Tom
> >
> > I'm wondering if any of you taking adderall are also taking effexor - and if so, I'm wondering if the adderall has had any effect on sexual side effects of the effexor (e.g. difficulty with orgasm)? Am I correct in assuming that the ritalin/adderall were added for fatigue?
> >
> > I've read that ritalin can be helpful for that, but adderall sounds like it might be another option?
> >
> > Thanks for any feedback.
> >
> > michael
>
>
> Michael,
> take ADDerall, Effexor, and Wellbutrin for ADD and /or depression. I have tried other stimulants, and although none give me relief for my memory problems, I like ADDerall the best. It helps me to stay focused and gives me energy without feeling too speedy. Sometimes at the beginning of a dose increase I have been a bit speedy , but only for a day or two. I do believe it is "smoother" than dextrostat, and more powerful than rytalin. I cut back on stimulants recently due to high blood pressure, but I have added a third dose, because I was so sleepy in the late afternoon and early evening since starting the Effexor XR. I'm sorry to say that my sex drive and response suck! When I first was taking Wellbutrin , I had two months of being the horniest and most responsive I have ever been. It was extreme. I almost wonder if I may have been manic? But the thrill is gone... :( I am so sorry for my husband, as my lack of desire and response has been a problem for most of our marriage, and almost destroyed it. I am trying some Ginko bilboa, with no luck so far. If anyone has had luck with anything that has actually noticeably helped improve sexual desire and or response, PLEASE let me know.Hey Renee,
Just for the record, wellbutrin did wonders for my sex drive as well. Although now that I'm taking the effexor, it does next to nothing for me as far as that is concerned.
My experience is that by itself, wellbutrin lives up to the reputation for enhancing the libido. Unfortunately, at least for me, that doesn't hold for wellbutrin in combination with effexor (150mg wellbutrin twice daily, and 150mg effexor daily - both extended release).
I've had some success with Ginko Biloba (i'm trying 240mg/day now - had been 120/day), and having a bit of success on the response end at least.
However, no effect on the decreased libido, which is noticable now, especially after the enhanced libido experienced when I was on wellbutrin alone. (for whatever my opinion is worth - you were definitely not manic - that's what wellbutrin did to/for me as well, when I was taking only wellbutrin).
Thanks for the feedback, I'm planning on discussing adderall with my pdoc, although I expect her to be hesitant about the amphetimine aspect of it... We'll see...
Thanks again,
michael
Posted by julepp on January 28, 2000, at 0:10:30
In reply to Re: ADDerall and Effexor XR, posted by michael on January 23, 2000, at 4:35:45
When I was on the Adderal along with EffexorCR, I experienced mood swings(so my husband says....) but the sexual desire was there and orgasms were lovely.
I then tried Serzone along with Adderal(no mood swings, just didn't take any crap, which made him nervous - he probably thought I would turn out an axe murderess). The sexual desire was heightened and orgasms INTENSE, but in defference to my husband,I got off it and went back to Paxil :-(
because he prefers me a bit more "mellow". I did the Paxil for about a month and decided to hell with it(I couldn't handle the sexual side effects-
diminished desire and anorgasmia).
So now I just take 30mgs of Adderal three times a day and may just get rid of the husband :-)
Posted by gerri_mww on August 6, 2000, at 2:25:58
In reply to Re: Followup questions on Adderall for Mandy , posted by Tom on January 17, 2000, at 11:47:45
> > tom, i have not had ANY increased nervousness with adderall. it has actually calmed me a whole lot. it makes me very focused, but i do not feel "drugged" like i did with ritalin or imipramine. it is a really "smooth" drug, if you will. it eases into your system and then eases out of your system, unlike ritalin, which had a tendency to give you a "quick boost" and a super fast drop off. the first week i was on it, i did have a day or 2 that i did not want to go to sleep. that has been the only thing that i can say negative about it. it does honestly seem too good to be true, i know, but it is wonderful. i do not know your personal situation, but as far as adderall and my experiences, i can't say enough good things about it. i am sure that many others can vouch for this same feeling. just ask if you need more questions answered. i am happy to help anyone that is interested.
>
> Mandy,
>
> Thanks for the response. My problem is mainly depression. I have never been diagnosed with ADHD or had any of the classice symptoms associated with it (unless you count the poor concentration issue associated with depression). Anyway, I noticed one of your earlier posts mentioning that you became depressed on imimpramine. Is depression also an ongoing factor in your diagnosis? If so, did Adderall help with that? Did it lift your mood? I've tried many ADs with little to no response, that I'm curious about the stimulant route. I'm also concerned about the addictive qualities of Adderall (although I already take xanax and can't seem to quit, so you would think I could get over that fear!)
> Thanks again.
>
> Tom
Tom,
Stimulants taken to treat depression will leave you feeling depressed. They really do not help them. They only make you a highly motivated depressed person.
ADs work best in that area. I have had remarkable strides with using Effexor XR. I take 225mg/day along with my ADDeral 40mg/day. I have been on the adderal a month and the Effexor almost three. I noticed a
marded improvement within the first week of starting the effexor.
Good luck !
Gerri
Posted by Shawn on December 5, 2000, at 23:34:25
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by Renee N on January 5, 2000, at 17:22:33
Hello. Thank you for your imput concerning Adderall and ADD. I am 24 years old and just started taking Adderall tonight. I am hoping for some help with concentration and attention but also wonder about Adderall's effects on temper. I have heard that it can dampen bad tempers and wonder if anyone can attest to or dispute this. Thank you.
Posted by Freaky on February 16, 2001, at 17:47:16
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by dove on January 5, 2000, at 13:03:21
I have taken both Adderall and Ritalin altho im not prescribed to them. I am in High school and have taken them in excess. I find Adderall more pleasant with no confusion at all unlike ritalin. They both help with concentration, motivation to do work, and socialization, altho my doses were mostly higher than most kids eg.. 6 10mg tablets of ritalin and 4 10mg tabs of adderall. Adderall seemed much longer lasting and didnt have a crash like ritalin did. I reccomend Adderall tho because it put me in a better mindset than ritalin.
> I also take Adderall, find it very helpful and very smooth in action. The only long-term side-effects I know of is tolerance, and the need to raise the dosage because of this. I also know many people don't experience tolerance or addiction. I have been known to forget my Adderall on the weekends and anytime I get to busy to remember, and I haven't experienced any negative symptoms either from withdrawal nor when I take it again.
>
> The way Adderall works feels so completely different than Ritalin, I would hate for anyone to be on Ritalin without having tried Adderall. The appetite suppressant affect is way less with Adderall, which is a good thing in my book, especially when treating children. Although, everyone is different, disclaimer ya'know. I'm glad it's working for you. Any other questions, just holler.
>
> dove
Posted by Sulpicia on February 16, 2001, at 21:34:01
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? , posted by Freaky on February 16, 2001, at 17:47:16
> Take care my young friend. All teenagers believe they are immortal but in fact
a few of them end up as addicted 20somethings, or dead. 40mgs of adderall per day,
spaced out evenly into 3 or 4 doses is not unheard of for medically prescribed treatment
of ADD/HD. 40 mgs at once I imagine packs quite a punch.Is your studying productive at this dose? Or have you written the world's most perfect
introductory paragraph and been unable to write the following 15 required pages?
Do your friends enjoy you more, or are you less uncomfortable around people?Yes, this is pedantic, and yes I'm older than you.
But I'm an addict in recovery, have ADD and depression,
and if I could prevent another from following a nasty well-worn
path -- it would make me happy.Tread lightly my friend. Stims sneak up you if you aren't careful
and the inevitable depression that follows the high *may* not be
worth it.I know the difference between recreation and abuse -- just make sure you do.
Best to you,
S.
Posted by Noa on February 17, 2001, at 11:47:28
In reply to Re: Anyone have any comments/stories about Adderall? » Freaky, posted by Sulpicia on February 16, 2001, at 21:34:01
Freaky,
I also send warnings to you that your use of Adderall in this way is reckless and unhealthy.
Also, do you know that the kind of misuse you are engaging in is what adds to making it so much of a hassle for people like me to have to get the medication every m month, for proper medical use under a doctor's care? YES, the kind of abuse you are talking about is what keeps medications like Adderall under tight controls for those of us who NEED it and are under a doctor's care in using it. It cannot be refilled. It cannot be called in by the doctor to the pharmacy. I have to go to the doctor in person to get a new paper scrip every time. My insurance company can make me and my doctor jump through lots of hoops just to get it approved because I am over the age of 19 and don't have narcolepsy.
So, if you think your crime is victimless, think again.
I am sorry to come across so harsh, but you do make me angry. What you are doing isn't good for you or for me or for anyone.
If you really do have problems concentrating, go get an evaluation to find out what is causing it.
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