Adderall for ADHD User Reviews (Page 3)

• Seester
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 8, 2018

"All the generics ate horrible. Teva who acquired barr has not improved. The brand is teva- generic does not work. I want something comparable to original Barr. I'm struggling and drowning back into depression - generics are not the same. FDA doing nothing to help all of us that ate struggling"

• Thank...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 20, 2014

"I have been taking Adderall for two years and it has probably saved my life. I had been misdiagnosed as bipolar with no comorbid ADHD, and was prescribed benzodiazepines and antidepressants. I eventually became suicidal when Abilify was added, and was lucky enough to have a moment of clarity and changed doctors and hospital affiliates. The week I was started on ADHD meds, I started to become the person I should be. I only wish I could have been diagnosed as a child, I feel I missed half my education. I can now focus all day, keep a train of thought long enough to finish mundane to complex tasks, and have written and recorded an album of music that had been completed but in disarray. No side effects, no weight loss or changes in eating habits."

• XSH
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 24, 2020

"Adderall has worked great for me when taken as needed. When I was in my early 20’s and taking it daily I built up a dependence that lead to terrible withdrawals as it is very addictive. (Learned the hard way and never want to go through that again!) I will usually only take this when my ADHD symptoms are unbearable and my work/personal life starts to become affected. We are talking maybe 1-4 tablets max per month. It really does help with focus and energy, and I find that one 10-20mg dose is usually enough and I feel good for several days after the dose without any withdrawals or dependence issues."

• allenv
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2023

"I started Adderall on April 16th of this year and it's been nothing short of a blessing. I can focus, work harder, do my due diligence on literally anything now, and it helps me not hate myself. Adderall IR works for me in about an hour (even on an empty stomach or full, doesn't matter for me at least) and covers me till about 10-11 p.m. surprisingly. I've only had the TEVA manufacturer so I haven't had the Lanett issues yet. I compare Adderall to putting on noise-canceling headphones and just getting stuff done. I'm a new man and I'm ready to push my life forward, hopefully, it keeps helping. I wish everyone luck on their medication journey."

• the...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2014

"I was 23 when I was diagnosed with ADHD. Started Adderall. I take 30 mg of SR a day and the difference is phenomenal! I get up with ease because I know I can tackle all tasks with astounding motivation and actually enjoy doing tedious work. I am co-morbid with anxiety, rumination, and I was highly neurotic. I found myself aggressive, quick-tempered, and easily abusing marijuana and alcohol. This all changed with Adderall. I am rational, reflect on situations in a positive light, and generally just a more helpful and kind person. Adderall completely saved my professional and personal life. Side note, it can cause erectile dysfunction, but it will go away after your body is used to the cycle."

• Mills
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 12, 2022

"Well I had a hard time getting my regular generic adderall refill a few months ago. So I went to a mom n pop pharmacy rather than Walgreens because they had it in stock. It cost me $60 rather than $5 but at this point I had been with out for almost 2 weeks waiting on walgreen to get the drug in stock. Fast forward 2 months and 2 prescriptions later later and I decided to try Walgreens again…. Woohoo! I got it for $5. Only to come home and find out it was CAMBER! I tried it. I have been so sick. I feel loopy and extremely nauseous and all I want to do is sleep. Since it is the weekend there is nothing I can do. Tomorrow I am calling my doctor to let him know and seeing if I can turn in my prescription to Walgreens and have it sent back to the mom and pop pharmacy. I have been on 20mgs with 10 in the afternoon for 10+years. I have never experienced this other than when my local CVS switched to Aurobindo, that also made me feel very ill."

• Laure...
• April 1, 2013

"Adderall is effective, but it comes with consequences. Both to your physical and mental health. I am 27 years old, I have taken Adderall on and off for about 10 years. Started it my freshman year of college. It was AMAZING at first! Lost that freshman 15, got straight A's, actually ENJOYED my work. Then I started noticing the crash symptoms. Tired, withdrawn, emotionless, sleepless. I stopped taking it because I hated the way it made me feel, but I realized how much more productive I am when taking it. When I start taking it again my immune system is shot, I'm constantly sick with something, I get super irritable. When I don't take it I can barely get out of bed and I always gain weight, which always sucks. It's a vicious cycle."

• where...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 15, 2022

"I just filled with brand shire xrs, totally different from last months brand shire xrs which were FINALLY acceptable. These are like lannett innards, make me sick and trigger migraines. as well as another month of Teva generic tablets which are absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. This is total rubbish, someone needs to produce real adderall again using the old barr/teva recipe and the original shire xr recipe. Over $7 a capsule for rubbish! Not refundable, can't trade them in, this is the definition of highway robbery! How can the same brand vary so much from one fill to the next? and these are the brands that have been the standard forever. Apparently once you report more than two adverse reactions to a company they don't have to respond back either. Not that they do anything but repeat back the same information to you; yeah I know that part I'm the one who wrote it! Tell me what I don't know! The FDA is no help either."

• JD12
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 11, 2019

"This drug is one of the greatest formulas of all time. I went from down and depressed and unmotivated to organized and focused. Also from relatively poor to rich due the effect it had on me with my enthusiasm for work"

• Janis
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2022

"Judging from the reviews I’m clearly not the only one who has had a HORRIBLE experience with the manufacturer “Lannett”. Please anyone having issues with them fill out a complaint form to the fda Medwatch! They need to know how badly it is affecting people! Unbelievable !!!"

• Epic...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 24, 2022

"The Teva that I normally take is on back order. Tried Epic brand. Immediately started feeling dizzy and headache started. Pulse is racing, resting pulse is 67 and my current resting is 94. Feel like I am having an out of body experience also paranoid. When talking I felt like I was talking really fast, but my daughter said I was actually talking slowly. Everyone keeps looking at me really weird. My eyes are blinking uncontrollably. I keep crying for no reason. I hope this medication wears off very very soon. Dry mouth, which is normal, but this was almost immediate and severe. My arm occassionally twitches and I seem to now be shivering. If I took this brand normally I would never want to take amphetamine/dextroamphetamine again."

• NotTh...
• August 22, 2022

"This ALVOGEN Brand is TERRIBLE. I personally have had an ALLERGIC REACTION to this medication. And am very upset my Pharmacy has switched my normal brand to this brand. I have made complaints and am looking into further action."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 25, 2022

"This month I received an RX that was half Lannett half Teva due to the shortage. I tried to not mix the brands when dosing. Let me say the difference between these two manufacturers is shocking. Lannett, not only entirely ineffective, is actually just down right harmful. My chest hurts on it, crazy headaches, pounding heart, nausea, I am tired, and VERY little focus which is only in the immediate beginning. Teva however, works like it’s supposed to, and I don’t feel like I’m literally dying."

• amphe...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 29, 2017

"Such an amazing contribution to the pharmaceutical world. So much better than its ugly step sisters, such as Ritalin and Vyvanse. Adderall steals the show every time. 30mg/day does the trick. Been on it for 12 years, I've taken personal breaks for tolerance. I've never had any type of "withdrawal" or "come downs" at the end of the day. This drug has the ability to put me to sleep when I take it, honestly; and that's because my dissociation (caused by my ADHD) causes my anxiety to skyrocket. But when I take my adderall, I am able to focus on reality, making my anxiety disappear for a few hours. Calms me down. Relief is a blessing."

• Think...
• April 4, 2015

"When I was in grade school I had a real hard time learning. I could not pay attention in class. My mind was always wandering. I was always daydreaming and looking out the windows, I could not retain any information. I was forgetful and bored. My grades were always C's and D's no matter how hard I tried. I was always fidgety, had a hard time sitting still, always twirling my hair or shaking my legs or feet. I hated school, I felt so dumb. As I got into high school I was so far behind I gave up trying. When I started driving I would go through red lights, stop signs etc. I was just daydreaming all the time. I kept losing my car keys, my glasses, forgetting where I put them. I am out of space, but Adderal saved my life! I am 59. No side effects"

• Anonymous
• January 28, 2014

"I have been taking it for several years. There was a time about a year ago when all the Pharmacies could not get any and I went about a month without. Being a Service Advisor, I deal with a lot of numbers (Vin, License Plates, etc.). After a few days without, I started reversing a lot of the numbers. I would see the correct order but would say out loud or write down a reversed version. I had to go slower and double check what I had written. A positive side effect is it gets me off the couch on the day(s) I have off and motivates me to get stuff done around the house that needs to be done. It kept me up at night at first, but after awhile, I learned not to take it too late in the day. I would recommend it to anyone who has ADHD. "

• Hugge...
• December 13, 2017

"I finally got diagnosed when I was 40. I was in college and just couldn't focus or comprehend my classes. I thought there was something wrong my head. I've been abused for a very long time. I went to my counsellor and suggested I get tested for ADHD. I was very relieved it wasn't head problems. I was diagnosed with ADHD. I suffered 40 years with all the symptoms but never thought about ADHD. When I was put on Adderall I couldn't believe the difference. My grade point was 3.67. I was very proud of myself. I've been taking it ever since. 30mg twice a day. People can tell when I'm not on it, big difference. My insurance didn't cover it. So I was paying over $200 My insurance started paying last yr. THANK YOU FOR READING MY STORY."

• Tizzle
• September 29, 2018

"Been on Adderall for 5 years now, 15mg twice daily. Started on 10mg 2x daily but the lower doses are associated with aggressive behaviors. Is it a flawless savior? Do I still struggle at times with ADHD? Absolutely! Medications, i.e. insulin, all have side effects. As a patient, you must ask yourself if the side effects outweigh the benefits. I refused treatment until age 32 which has been beneficial to my physical health. If you are at the mercy of ADHD, I strongly advise you to use some of the new apps with or without meds. Daily for the 1st 3 weeks is simply miraculous. Lastly, the world or your coworkers don't need to know about your diagnosis. ADHD is still stigmatized as a disorder that only stupid people have. My 1st RN job I was viciously bullied once word got out about my ADHD!! By my fellow RNs!! Now I make more than a Nurse Practitioner!! #Strength"

• a god...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2023

"Adderall saved me. I went back to college and was finally able to start passing school, my depression started getting better, my mood has become more stabilized, and I can enjoy things without getting "ADD freeze" as I like to call it. I started getting better at my job too. I love this medication! Thank goodness for adderall!"

• Matthew
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 19, 2023

"I have no problem with generic Adderall. I get 60 30mg tablets by Alvogen and it works fine for me. I used to get the Teva brand but times are rough, as we all know. I'm very grateful for this medication because of my Tourette Syndrome and ADHD. It makes life hard to function, so I praise this medication for helping my tics and verbal stutters. It's incredible what Adderall can do when taken properly."

• lwk
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2014

"It makes you feel very energetic and makes you want to accomplish everything and it makes you very interested in stuff going on with yourself. It keeps you awake and very alert and you feel like you are on top of the world."

• poten...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 6, 2013

"I floated through high school, got honors and graduated a year early. Did the same through a state college, even though I was accepted to Ivy leagues with scholarships. I chose the easy route as I hated books, and never read anything, despite being able to pass with a bachelors in college and honors in HS just on auditory lecture learning, I was scared to challenge myself. Went to nursing school 10 years ago and failed out. Then I tried again on Adderall - Out of a class of 140, I'm #1. Everything I read I absorb. I can NOW focus. Everything's wired tight and each day I am limitless on what I can learn. I feel music. I'm in touch with everything. I thank everyday I'm on it."

• Frank...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 22, 2016

"I was first diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6. My parents at the time decided against treating my illness with any form of medication. This was in the mid-90s during a time where ADHD and ADHD medications were very controversial. This led to self-medicating with prescription opioids throughout my teens and early twenties. It wasn't until several psychiatrists continued to stress the importance of treating my ADHD that I finally decided to try the Adderall. And I can proudly say that it changed my life and saved me from a serious drug addiction. I'm now in my third year of school studying psychopharmacology. Thank you Adderall."

• Anony...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 22, 2017

"I stopped taking this medication 6 years ago because I built up a tolerance to it. But, it seriously was the best thing to ever happen to me. I've always had untreated ADHD and when I finally received treatment, I flourished. Now, after 6 years I am giving it a try again. So far it's working great. The two things I don't like about Adderall is that I talk WAY too much, share WAY too much information. In fact, I call up family members and talk to them to death.I had to write myself a note and tape it to the phone to not call or text anyone! And the second thing is the comedown, by the time the medication wears off, I am drained!"

• pnj
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 25, 2013

"I've taken Adderall for 2 years. The first 6 months, worked very well. Balanced me out, kept me focused & side effects were minimal. But, the efficiency of Adderall has really gone down in my experience. I often find myself hyper focusing on things I don't need to & the side effects have gotten much worse. Insomnia, horrible dry mouth (= more cavities), I get antsy & shaky at times & I also feel I've become dependent on it. Next doctors appointment, I will be asking to switch out to something else. Its a good medicine at first, but understand that many of the great reviews are likely written by newer Adderall users."