Adderall for ADHD User Reviews (Page 5)

• Milas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 15, 2016

"What a genuis medication! It changed my life completely. I strongly believe and from my experiences using for over a year that addetall is extremely helpful for those who really suffer from ADHD. I'm much more focused, happy, a lot get accomplished each day, my emotions are in place. It helps me keep the weight down. There are some side effects, my main concern is trouble sleeping but that can be controlled with meditation and other methods. I wish I've gotten diagnosed earlier, my life would have been much more different. But it's never too late. Great full for this medicine."

• Ch1984
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 12, 2016

"Before adderall i was on edge i had put everything off and neglected myself and my relationship. Now i have that drive to want to do what i love eapecially art. Im a graphic atrist and have that drive again. Anyone that is irritable with every little thing feel lazy cause u dont want to leave your house and have no social life please see a doctor to test u for adhd add it will I promise change and possibly save ur social life and self esteem"

• bambi...
• October 22, 2015

"I've been taking Adderall for roughly two years now,I could honestly say it helped me SO much.Having A.D.D my whole life, it completely made my life out of control.I only realized how much of my issues were connected to having A.D.D until l i took my medication,i cannot even explain.Its insane sometimes it even got me emotional thinking about it cause i would say to everyone around me "is this how people without ADD feel ?" and think wow i missed out on SO much.Luckily i could say everything has changed. Graduated highschool,found myself a job,totally different group of friends,even the way i interact and feel about myself TOTAL CHANGE. I would have gave it a 10/10 but my loss of appetite and could not sleep.sucks but pros over cons"

• KPaz
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 13, 2022

"I have ADD child - I'm the mom—I’ve been witness to the efficacy, (or not!) of differing generic Equivalents for Adderall. The FDA classes a generic drug equivalent if it has at 80% of the effective ingredient—For you and I, that means a 20% less effective drug for our child. Consumer accounts are eerily similar. Non-effective substitutions in generic formulae cause problems for those who rely on effective medication to function. (In a 9 year old, we are talking the difference between an 18 Lego creation vs scale model replication-within 15 min of Adderall dosage) We had good results with a generic for made by Core—‘til it was discontinued. We relied on Zydus brand—discontinued. Tevo is better than Barr, but not as effective as Core or Zydus. What to do? Sub-par medication puts a society, based upon self-regulated, responsible citizenry, at risk. Have just read that Mallinckrodt is making generic Adderal—ugh. Heaven help you if you are given version of mallinckrodt vycodin…"

• Jordan
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 23, 2023

"I take Adderall XR 30 mg and it has always worked for me until this last batch. It's a Teva batch and it makes me feel horrible. Out of nowhere, I get high blood pressure and I can't focus. I get fatigued and it feels like I'm gonna pass out sometimes. Something is truly wrong here. It's scary because I need this medication to hold down a job because without it, I'm a hot mess. I pray this gets resolved soon. Thinking about switching to Desoxyn. Really good reviews and no shortage."

• RyGuy...
• May 14, 2014

"When I was diagnosed with ADHD in the 3rd grade they put me on Adderall and then I became a person I was not. I had social anxiety but got exceptionally good grades in school where others failed. Adderall changes your personality and was the worst 12 years of my life, I had no friends because engaging in conversation was nearly impossible. It traps your thoughts in a prison of your mind and suppresses any creativity. "

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2008

"When I was in my last year of college I started seeing a psychologist for depression. After 6 months she screened me for ADHD and started me on adderall. It was ok for a while but she upped my dosage to 40mg per day. That was too much for me so I quit taking it. I noticed the difference when I wasn't on it. I felt way less focused, tired, and my moods were worse. When I got a job with insurance after a year, I started taking it again. It has helped me tremendously! I only take 10mg per day now."

• Jkaus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2013

"I like Adderall for my ADHD a lot. It keeps me focused and I am able to concentrate and accomplish the things that I need to get accomplished, also it helps me with my depression a lot because it makes me feel more happy and motivated."

• Defam...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 8, 2019

"If it wasn’t for Adderall I would be a basket case no questions asked. I'm 55 been on it since 2014 on an everyday basis. I'll take a day off every so often, but it's a rare occasion. My Blood Pressure is 122/74- pulse 64 when moving around normally. Resting my BP is lower along with the pulse rate. If you are relatively healthy heart wise no problems. I know one guy who's pushing 76 years old and he's still taking his prescribed dosage."

• ADD2P...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 11, 2022

"I have ADD/ADHD & possibly a tiny bit of Narcolepsy. I started taking Sandoz 10mg Adderall immediate release twice daily. All in all it was solid, I felt it did have a sedative effect which I don't know how that's possible?! The next month I decided to try a different Manufacturer called Lannett, this worked the same without the sedation. Again, very helpful. This medicine helps me to focus IN on what I have to do throughout the day, especially at work, I am able to multi task so much better! The following month I had a different Manufacturer TEVA. A terrible generic as the only thing this RX allowed me to do is STARE OUT! Compared to focusing In? I apologize for not being clinical here, but I'm sure others can relate! TEVA should not be allowed in the same drug class! LANNETT & SANDOZ ARE GREAT!"

• Ben
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

"Started off with Adderall 5 mg IR twice daily. Overall, this is a very low dose. I have found it was more effective and safer to take it every couple of days. At least for me. I have tried 40mg and 60mg before so I am very aware of how intense it can be. If you take it every day you will end up increasing the dosage. Try to use it sparingly and try doing activities that produce dopamine naturally like exercise or walking and listening to music. This will help you feel healthier while taking it. Overall I think it is helpful but definitely feels unnatural and can't believe they give speed to children. "

• thatg...
• February 6, 2015

"I have been using Adderall for about 2 years now. I am an adult male at the age of 25. I always had an issue focusing in school and I have had a "rocking" issue my entire life. I tend to rock back and forth while reading or sitting about. It was very difficult to complete homework because I would try to figure out the answers to my homework problems but my rocking would take all of my focus and no matter how hard I tried to stop the rocking, I would always end up doing it anyway. As I attended college I was put on academic probation and decided to see a Doctor. Since I have been diagnosed and prescribed Adderall, my life has changed 100% for the better. No more rocking and my focus is incredible!"

• Matthew
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 11, 2024

"I have tried all generics of Adderall and obviously Teva or Sandoz are great!! I got switched to Alvogen and I feel fine. I don't know why everybody is having a hard time with them because I would prefer Alvogen over nothing any day of the week! I have no problem taking the Alvogen brand Adderall. Would I like Teva or Sandoz? Yes, but if all I can get is Alvogen then that's fine with me. I take 2 30mg tablets and they work just fine. Sometimes I will get Sandoz, but since Covid, I always get Alvogen. It works fine for me."

• So...
• May 6, 2009

"I had clinical depression/anxiety for years. Worsened terribly after having 1st baby at 33. I was extremely fatigued, couldn't start or finish easy tasks, totally overwhelmed, cried constantly - major post-partum depression. Was prescribed Adderall, Wellbutrin and Zoloft. Been on all 3 for 1 year and am a completely new person. Adderall doesn't exacerbate my anxiety; in fact, I am less anxious because I can concentrate and don't feel exhausted, inadequate and unhappy. Might not work for all, but this combination is perfect for me. Upped blood pressure a bit, but still in normal range and monitored. Use with care with dose at start. I cut pills and take a bit at a time, always in the morning and only when needed during the rest of the day and never more than prescribed. I feel this lessens risk of dependency."

• EF123
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 28, 2021

"I know that the same medication can affect people very differently. I have been on Adderall for years, (started as a kid, and I'm 24 now) and it is so so helpful for me. Don't get scared off by all the bad reviews, I feel for those people, and I'm sorry they had a bad experience, and I hope they have a good medicine that works best for them now, but not everyone has bad experiences. It helps me focus, and actually HELPS me socially, to interact better with people, feel more confident, listen better, but most importantly, impulse control, to slow down and think before I speak, I don't feel jittery on it at all. It helps me relax, and take better control of my thoughts, and think clearly. I have anxiety, and Adderall helps me feel a lot less anxious too!"

• Cepwo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 24, 2018

"I have been diagnosed when I was in ,1st grade but parents were against medicating their child. Big mistake, now in my early 30's I have been on 20mgs twice a day and they put me in an almost sedated comfortable mindset where my mind can focus on one thing and not twenty at a time. As soon as my Dr put me on this med I could work and attend College, it's let me utilize the intellect that I could never use and will be going into Graduate program for Psychology next semester. Those people with ADHD without any medication just use it how you are directed and it can change your life without changing who you are and how you act as a person."

• Adder...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 6, 2022

"When I pick up my Adderall XR generic brand they are always a different color. I noticed the blue capsule keeps me awake, The orange capsule does nothing. I would love to know what the ingredients are. I can tell a difference between the two. When I take the orange capsule I am tired all day. When I take the blue capsule I feel awake and energetic. Why does the pharmacy keep changing manufacturers?"

• Milas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2016

"I have had ADHD all my life, very smart and talented but almost never motivated. I was an A student and could easily go down to F because lost interest quickly. Was emotional and failed at marriage and relationships. Adderall makes me accomplish so much in a day, I want to do everything. I'm not emotional, I focus, in a great mood. Be very careful with dosage, can be very harmful and addictive. Eat regularly, even when not hungry. I still don't sleep well on it, I have to try not taking it in late afternoon."

• dalton
• October 7, 2015

"I've been diagnosed with ADHD for many years my child hood was filled with lots of trouble. I've had more failing grades than I can count more referrals then most kids been kicked out of an amazing school and lost a full ride scholarship. I'm not blaming all these problems on being ADHD but not having self control for my actions is a big factor my doctor finally prescribed me to Adderall and the difference is cazy. I have been able to stay focused on school and all my classes for the first time in 6 years I am getting honor roll I have an interest in being in school. I'd recommend any one to give Adderall a try. It truly has made my life a lot easier by being able to stay focused."

• Anonymous
• April 20, 2008

"I have taken 20 mg of Adderall coupled with 50 mg of Zoloft for the past year. They work really well together. Adderall helps me focus and Zoloft treats any mood swings or depressed feelings. It really is a good combination for ADHD, ADD, or OCD."

• Nurse...
• August 15, 2016

"My life has totally changed for the better since starting this medication about a year ago. I am 36 so when I was growing ADHD didn't exist, but I was that kid that couldn't sit still or concentrate and talked 24/7! This medication has given me my quality of life back, it lifted the "fog" that has always been in my brain and I can't be more thrilled to have found this Med! Thank you Adderall for giving me my life back!!!"

• ILuv2...
• July 13, 2019

"I have always known that I had ADD. However, I was in grad school, and I was studying for up to 10-12 hours a day. I found myself reading and re-reading and was having a hard time retaining information, because I couldn't stay focused. I would study for hours. Long story short, for my master's degree, I had to take practice timed test for NP boards, I failed it. My instructor told me to get tested for ADHD, and get on medications. I did, and it was the best thing I have ever done, and wish I did it sooner, it cut my studying by half, because I'm very focused. I didn't have to request extra time for my NP boards, and I passed with time to spare. I have no side effects; incr. HR, BP, I eat and exercise, and don't take it late in afternoon to avoid insomnia. I only take it when I study and not everyday. I believe it's about making the drug work for you and not let the drug control you. Medication "holidays" are great to do."

• Tc 1
• February 6, 2015

"I do not like taking medicine but had extreme anxiety and trouble paying attention before. I wish I took this before been a few days and more so much more focused. I haven't misplaced phone or car keys"

• Evan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 22, 2014

"I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 6 yrs old and pretty much just learned to deal with it until age 14. When I started 8th grade, my parents put me on the meds and I absolutely love it! I'm so much more successful! Plus I feel better about myself as a person. I don't know how I went all those years without it. Its definitely made my life better."

• squeeps
• August 28, 2019

"I had taken Adderall for many years and was slowly on the decline. I was deeply depressed and had an absolute hopeless and helpless outlook on life with no relief. I had psychosis, delusions and impulsive behavior which I never had. I began having issues with memory, thinking, reasoning, decision making, tasks, and concentration. I would become very agitated if being interrupted. I was very aggressive and agitated constantly, it was at least 98% of the time in 10 years. I read horror stories about stimulants, namely the Amphetamine line of them. I subsequently tapered off of them and feel 100% better than before. I have no depressive symptoms, delusions, memory problems, agitation or aggressiveness. I was not happy with life and my personal relationships were very toxic. I wasted almost 10 years of my life feeling like this and have other personal complications that resulted from the use of these toxic drugs."