AdderallFilter: I've just started a new prescription, and I'm wondering about some of the effects and what I should be feeling. [more inside]
posted by SNWidget on Oct 28, 2009 - 15 answers

I was recently diagnosed with adult ADHD (inattentive type) and put on Adderall. I have very, very mixed feelings about this -- hopeful, because it seems to really be helping me in multiple areas of my life, but also anxious that it is a crutch that I can't use forever. Does anyone have any insight or anecdotes to help me either (1) feel better about being on Adderall, or (2) come up with an alternative plan to manage my issues? [more inside]
posted by dumbledore69 on Oct 19, 2009 - 23 answers

I have Adult ADD -- and about 5 years ago, I briefly got a huge benefit from taking Adderall. But that was before I had high blood pressure. [more inside]
posted by keener_sounds on Oct 14, 2009 - 5 answers

What are your experiences with St. John's wort? In particular, have you ever taken it at the same time as ADHD medications like Ritalin/Focalin (methylphenidate), Adderall (amphetamine) etc? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 16 answers

amphetamine salt combo. generic for Adderall. 20mg I've been taking these on occasion. But now find myself on a job in Mexico, and have run out. Cannot get a new prescription from the States. Is there a way to get some here, in a farmacia? What should I ask for? Is there any danger? Any substitute?
posted by ebesan on Aug 31, 2009 - 8 answers

How did Adderall change things for you? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Aug 24, 2009 - 25 answers

My meds and the conception of my second child. I know you aren't my doctor, but I'd like an opinion. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm a candidate for my local fire department. It's a paid position. Should I disclose my ADHD? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 4, 2009 - 12 answers

Possible problems mixing migraine and ADHD meds? [more inside]
posted by brevator on Jul 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Any recommendations for a helpful mental health practitioner person in the area of Portland, Oregon? After a few stressful months of medication issues, my boyfriend and I have lost a lot of faith in our psychiatrist, and are looking for additional forms of help and advice, whether a therapist, counselor, or even just a different psychiatrist. [more inside]
posted by brisquette on May 21, 2009 - 7 answers

I have Stratterra, Adderall, and Xanax. What can I do to get serious anxiety and ADD symptoms under control, quickly and for the short-term? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 - 27 answers

I saw the doctor to discuss ADD and getting a diagnosis. He started me on Adderall XR, 10mg, slowly increasing the dose. By 40mg, I was jittery as can be, having serious anxiety apparently caused by the medicine, but still as ADD as ever. I have a follow-up appointment with the doctor tomorrow, and want to know what to ask for. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2008 - 9 answers

What are the potential longterm effects of regular amphetamine (i.e., adderall, ritalin) use? Does anyone really know? [more inside]
posted by decoherence on Jul 22, 2008 - 18 answers

I've stopped taking Adderall and have been tired, tired, tired. How long will this last? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 2, 2008 - 5 answers

9 months on Adderall, and I've lost a moderate amount of weight. What can I expect if I stop taking the drug? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 2, 2008 - 14 answers

Hive mind Adderall filter: Those of you taking this med, exactly how much of it did you start off with and how much are you taking now? [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 on Sep 24, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm convinced I have ADHD. Where do I go from here? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2007 - 38 answers

I have adult ADD. I've been on Strattera for 5 years. My new doc wants me to switch to Adderall. Anyone else done this switch? What are the differences/effects between the two?
posted by anonymous on Aug 8, 2007 - 8 answers

How long does it take an extended release pill (specifically Adderall XR) to be completely disolved into your bloodstream? [more inside]
posted by catatethebird on May 11, 2007 - 6 answers

Two questions about ADD medication, especially Adderall: 1) How dangerous is it (for me)? 2) Can it be taken "as needed"? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2007 - 18 answers

Will taking Adderall be a "permanent deferral" from donating bone marrow? [more inside]
posted by slc228 on Mar 2, 2007 - 4 answers

Has anyone had experience coming off of ADD/ADHD medications? How did you cope with the return of all the negative ADD/ADHD symptoms, and the nagging feeling that you were a better person on the meds? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Oct 24, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm not getting that good of results from Wellbutrin (prescribed for ADD), and to be honest, I'm not getting bad results either. Looking around, I'm don't see any first-hand ADD related Wellbutrin experiences (positive or negative), and I'm wondering if it's really all it's cracked up to be. Should I go back and try and get Adderall instead (which seems to have good responses here)? [more inside]
posted by redsparkler on May 13, 2005 - 13 answers

Seven years ago, I was in college and on my parent's insurance, which included mental health coverage. I was diagnosed with ADD and prescribed Adderall which did wonders for my concentration and my grades. When school was through I lost my coverage and my prescription. (MI) [more inside]
posted by cilantro on Dec 24, 2004 - 13 answers

How come prescribed amphetamines do not cause health problems like amphetamine psychosis or those horrid pictures of the woman who looks like a skeleton after so many years of abuse? I know people who take 80mg of Adderall a day (prescribed) and I've heard of up to 120mg a day users. Are these doses too low to cause ill effect? If they stopped using would they be subject to the same withdrawals as street users? I realize street users must take more, and a different kind, but the basics are still there, unless they are taking a lot more. It seems like 10+ years of daily Adderall take would produce similar effects. [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Dec 13, 2004 - 20 answers