User Reviews for Adderall XR

It was a year ago I was put on Adderall XR. The difference it has made in my life can not even be explained with words. At 36 yrs of age I went to my family doctor and got real honest. It was a humbling experience. I have suffered with drug addiction, depression and major depression for many years. Being called and labeled so many things since I was 15. I really was not sold on my doctor saying I was a clear cut case of ADHD. Of course I saw three different doctors in about three months and tried three different meds before my doctor put me on Adderall. After being on it for a year. I have got involved in a ministry, moved across the country and am starting a new business in Texas. My wife of 14 years can't believe the difference.

My son is nine now and he takes Adderall XR 20mg. He was only 4 year old when I finally decided to have him tested. He was so active, never finished what he was doing, Never got along with other kids. But now he's a straight "A" student. He's always trying new things. I don't have to think for him anymore, now he think for himself. This was the only drug he has ever tried, but I would not change it for the world.

I am an adult, 54 years old, who was diagnosed with Adult ADD two years ago. Adderall XR has made a huge difference in my quality of life. I now have the ability to organize my day and focus on what I need to get done. I fell very calm and can filter out all unecessary distractions. I don't procrastinate like I use to whic has eliminated the unecessary anxioty in my life. I work closely with my doctor to make sure that I am on the right dosage. i wish I had known about this 45 years ago!

Diagnosed 3yrs ago, participated in Strattera study, did not help at all. Finally started Adderall 20mg XR two days ago. Main difference is the absence of fatigue and quieted mind. I can actually sit and not have to argue with myself, overwhelming feelings gone for the most part. Insomnia straight away first night, hardly any sleep again last (2nd) night, underlying headache now. Definite loss of appetite, appreciate the lost lbs but still have to eat!

very bad mood swings.

I am in my 30's and have been taking Adderall XR for three months. Seriously what a difference I have seen in my life! My mind is 100% more clear and I am so much more level headed and organized. I wish I had gone to the doctor years ago for my ADHD, instead of just living with it. Now I am so happy to have the ability to control my thoughts and accomplish my goals. I occasionally get insomnia, but I have had insomnia for most of my life. I also have lost weight and didn't have much to lose, so I have to start eating even if I'm not hungry. No other side effects for me.

My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 2. He is now 11. We have tried changing his diet, herbal remedies, Vyvanse, Strattera, and several others. The thing that has worked without causing headaches is the Adderall RX. He does have a loss of appetite, but his behavior and ability to concentrate are definitely worth it.

I am a 54 year old male just diagnosed. I have been a successful overachiever all my life. This drug has allowed me to stay on task and be much more focused. I no longer feel the need to do 10 things at once and get nothing done. I now have the benefit of good focus and concentration and don't feel I have lost any of the drive that has made me successful in the past. No side effects. Don't take it too late in the day though.

I am 22 years old. I have been on just about all ADHD medications. For the last 4 years I have been on Adderall XR 20mg (just got put on Adderall XR 30 mg). This drug is amazing in helping wake up, pay atteinoin and working better.

I was diagnosed with ADHD 6 years ago by my family physician. She put me on Effexor, which seemed to help at first, but over the next year, the side effects were not worth the results. Another doctor recently prescribed Adderall and when that worked well, he gave Adderall XR. I am so much more centered, can concentrate, and my quality of life is so much better. I hate that it is thought of as a "street drug" and I hate that the price is so high. The generic did nothing for me except to make me agitated/jittery for few hours, then crashed and had a headache.

I was always been a gifted student, but struggled to pick anything up in class. My entire life I would go to class and walk out gaining nothing but a couple good day-dreams. I thought I had ADD a very long time ago and asked my mom to have me checked; but being the proud mom she was her son couldn't have ADD. This year I started college and the same trend of gaining nothing from lectures remained. I was sick of putting in the effort to go to class and getting nothing from it. I was diagnosed last November and tried a few medications prior to Adderall XR. This medication changed my college career, I can now go to class and follow my professor through the entire lecture. I no longer need to reread everything to understand it.

I just recently started taking Adderall XR and even though my doctor and I are still trying to find the right dose I have already noticed a major difference. Since I've started taking it I've been able to get lost in books for the first time because I can actually focus without having to make myself. I have noticed a decrease in appetite but it seems more like a newly developed aversion to high calorie foods and I'm wondering if that's not because of the added stimulation from the carbohydrates. Either way I think it's important for everyone to remember there is no magic pill and in order to get the best results you have to change your lifestyle too. Like making sure to get 8 hours of sleep and eat foods high in fiber and cut back on sugar.

I love Adderall. I'm 38 years old and a very accomplished and successful person. I started taking Adderall this year and it has done wonders for my productivity. It makes me sad that I hadn't discovered it earlier in my life. To think what I could have accomplished. Like a lot of people I start 10 things and finish none. Adderall helps me stay on task. It's like responsibility in a pill.

As Heidle said above, mood swings. However, my doctor gave me Celexa (20mg) to combat this and that has worked miracles. Supplementing Adderall XR with a (good) multi-vitamin, 3x daily value of Omega-3 (fish oils) and Magnesium Citrate (no other 'variants', ONLY citrate, the others work AGAINST Adderall (XR) seems to be working extremely well for me.

I am a 23 year old male 175lbs, on Adderall 20mg XR. Great tool. Motivation and self-esteem awesome boost. Focused and better moods. Persistent anxiety lessened. Some grogginess but manageable so long as you eat appropriately. Minor loss of appetite. Been on Strattera and Lexapro in past, no comparability to Adderall XR! Absolutely recommend to others and parents.

I have taken Adderall XR for 6 years now. I started with 20mg once a day and now I am taking 25mg twice a day. I had severe ADHD since I was very young and Adderall XR seems to have taken me out of a fog I felt for many years. After reading other postings I question If I am taking too much of this drug. I do not have any side effects, but I can definitely tell when it is wearing off. It seems I cannot wake up without it and my second dose at noon is never forgotten, or I will start to really drag. I'm worried I am dependent on this drug and it scares me. Now it seems like the dosage is not as effective as I am very tired by 8:00 pm. Overall this drug has helped me tremendously with ADHD and depression.

I took Adderall for about 7-8 months. It was the first medication that I have taken for ADHD as in the past I have suffered through the symptoms. Overall I would say that it helped my focus and drowsiness. Other than that I didn't notice a huge change in other areas, though the ability to stay awake and keep focused helped at work. I still managed to forget important events. It works well for those of us who have the in-attentive type ADHD.

I used to take a high dosage time release tablet of another drug. If I took it when I woke up, say 8 o'clock, I would inevitably go through an anxious and depressing period everyday around 5pm. My psychiatrist prescribed me Adderall Xr and Adderall to see if I wouldn't go through this down period. I am so much happier now. Adderall permits me to be focused, less impulsive, and organized while lessening up the side effects, which I got with the other drug. I have an appetite, but am not an impulsive eater.

I started taking Adderall XR 12 days ago and I love it. I immediately started focusing better. I now feel great when I wake up knowing that I will be able to get things done that have been put off for so long. My memory and self esteem have improved dramatically. Only side effects I am experiencing are dry mouth and mild headaches.

I love it because it helps me focus and it also helps with my anger problems but best of all it helps with my appetite.

Great when combined with Adderall (immediate release). I stay focused and organized, have consistent energy, and even speak more professionally at work. Con: Tightness in chest/anxiety on doses higher than 5mg. I seem to be highly sensitive to the XR, so I take 5mg three times a day with Adderall (immediate release) 10mg.

I've been taking this medicine for about 1 year now. I think it is great. I have been able to do better in school, and focus more at work. I am also able to sit still, and not move around as much.

My son is 15 and was diagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar Disorder when he was 4. We have tried many medications but the one to gave the most focus and changed his quality of life has been Adderall XR. We immediately notice his lack of focus and hyperactivity level changes if he is late taking his medicines.

Probably the best medication, compared to the others. The best thing you can do for taking it for long periods is to stay on a consistent dose.

Adderall is overall a good ADD medicine. The only side effects I get are insomnia and weight loss but it really does work for school.