Adderall XR for ADHD User Reviews (Page 3)

• brain...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 29, 2015

"Had the best results from Adderall XR. So smooth that I could concentrate and felt like the most normal person with absolutely no highs and lows. I could sit and concentrate for hours, go to sleep like normal people and wake up like other adults. Insurance quit paying for it and had to switch to regular Adderall."

• Holla...
• September 15, 2016

"I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in 3rd grade and went through just about every medication. I have anxiety and some medications really made it worse. Now 18 and in college and I've been on adderal 20mg extended release for 3 years and every once in a while I take a "tolerance break" taking a break from it really does help when you go back to us using it. Take it early in the day or else you will most likely be awake until late hours of the night"

• Pleased...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 5, 2015

"My son had been on Adderall XR (25mg) for well over 6 years and it has really worked well for him. I would say the only side effect that was difficult to deal with was the lack of appetite. However, after hitting the teenage years it has fallen back into normal teenage young man trying to eat everything lol. On a very good note: my son finished his 8 th grade year with A's & B's as well as a 3.4 GPA and is now looking forward to attending high school in the fall."

• Elias...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 5, 2017

"My son is 13 years old and has have been on Adderall for about 6 years now and was recently switched from Adderall XR 15 mg to Adderall XR 20 mg. Today is his first on the 20 mg. So far he noticed a large difference in the effects. He said when he was on 15 mg XR for 2 years and he didn't even notice his attention span had dropped and his grades had also been, He said felt no effect whatsoever from 15 mg. The 20 mg has a noticably large increase in effectiveness . For the first time in months he feel back to normal and refreshed. He said never knew my body could grow a tolerance to a medication so quickly. I am curious if every dosage will get weak like the 15 mg. I don't want to keep elevating the strength for him as I'm worried it is bad for his health."

• nepeta
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 4, 2020

"My grades instantly went from the 60s and 70s to 90s and 100s and for once I felt like I had control over my life. The side effects were pretty bad and inconsistent though, so I had to go from 20 to 15 mg."

• Jakob
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 26, 2018

"I am 18 years old and I'm here to share my experience, like many people say this medication works miracles at first, I was now doing everything ADHD/mild depression and social anxiety stopped me from doing. Once I progress towards the sixth month problems slowly started coming up and day by day you fall back into where you started, if you keep going you'll get even worse. The feelings of depression, anger, anxiety are almost unreal and it causes me to take the medication and do nothing but lay in bed instead of being energized, although it could be the 6 hours of sleep every night adding up. tips for beginners Take weekends; breaks off eat, drink, and sleep."

• KNW
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 2, 2016

"The first month I took this was perfect. Better focus, better moods, more productive and was able to process info better. Then I got my refill and things got bad. Those particular ones messed with my breathing, made my mind race, so focusing was even harder than before I ever took meds for focus, horrible anxiety and paranoia. I know these two prescriptions were technically supposed to be the same, but they certainly were not the same! This stuff felt like either completely different medicine or it was made from some dirty dirt cheap ingredients. They were both Actavis, but something just wasn't right with that refill. I didn't even go a full week taking those. I felt heartbroken because the first one worked so well."

• Lee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2018

"I have both ADD and ADHD and also narcolepsy. This medicine does control moods and also helps with depression I have notice. I'm going to a psychiatrist for a further notice but I can say it helps me a lot but when the pill gets out of the system you feel some what down and frustrated. But once it kicks in you're on your feet not depressed and doing things around the house etc. But the down side is the foods you intake I feel like any vit c kills the drug. And it's bad that your body needs vit c like Apple's etc, but in the long run of 10/10 this is a great drug for people with ADHD and ADD also sleeping a lot."

• Loulo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2019

"I'm 19. I've tryed a lot of ADHD medication (I'm from Canada so I have less option than the US). Concerta, Biphentin, Vyvanse. With all these medication I've experienced sides effects, or, in the case of Vyvanse, I was not focused enough. And now I'm on Adderall XR and I can tell you than is the best ADHD medication I've tried. I feel like I can multi-task like Vyvanse but more focus, and this focus make all the difference. I don't feel a lot of sides effects, and they are nothing if I compare with Concerta or Biphentin. and Adderall XR is one of the only ADHD medication with generic availability in Canada!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2013

"I started on 20mg Adderall XR 1 month ago. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 13. I was first medicated on Ritalin and I went off of it because it made me very uneasy on the insides. I managed to get through school with all applied courses because a gold fish had a higher attention span then me. If I could turn back time I would have chosen the Adderall path. Just a few side effects that really weren't to bad, I lost a lot of weight because it suppressed my appetite, it was all weight that I could afford to lose and I feel better about myself, I do however have to make a list of tasks before I begin my day or I just get super hyper focused on one thing for to long. I grind my teeth and I have to take sleep-aids but it's worth it."

• Aelena
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2019

"I was on 10MG XR for 3 months and it worked amazingly. This is a very good medication if you have trouble functioning like a normal person, although be prepared for really dark thoughts if you decide to stop taking it. Withdrawal from this drug is no joke, it can make you want to die...but if you keep taking it or taper off slowly you should be fine."

• Ana
• February 20, 2014

"Adderall XR has been amazing for me. I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5, and was on and off of stimulants since original diagnosis. As a kid I would go through bouts of taking it and bouts of pretending to take it. I tried to be unmedicated as an adult, but that only produced anxiety, likely due to my naturally occurring rapid thought processing and tendency to fail to complete projects (distracted by new thoughts). My quality of life is significantly better when I take Adderall and I see no shame to be had in that. I experience dry mouth fairly often, but overall it is amazing and totally worth it. I am however nervous about facing pregnancy without it, as well as breast feeding. This medicine really makes a difference in my life."

• 3rdGen
• February 10, 2011

"I am a 57 year old male who struggled through five years of college and finally gave up without getting a degree. At home I would start projects and never finish them. In my early forties, I finally earned a BS degree out of sheer determination. My wife, who is a psychologist, gave me an IQ test and found that my IQ is rather high. I started asking myself, "Why have I been an under-achiever for most of my life?" My wife suggested that I might have ADD. I started taking Adderall XR 20mg about 6 years ago which changed my life for the better. I am now able to finish things that I start. Plus, I don't procrastinate nearly as much. I now read entire books, newspaper articles, etc., without quitting part way through."

• Anonymous
• July 5, 2008

"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!"

• Amphe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2023

"I have struggled with ADHD throughout my entire life, and even simple tasks like cleaning my room have been challenging for me. I was initially prescribed Concerta in 1st grade, and I continued taking medication until I finished high school. However, I decided to take a break from medication during that time. Now that ADHD is affecting my adult life, I wanted to get back on medication. In 2021, I was prescribed Adderall IR, and it worked like a miracle. All of my problems seemed to be resolved, and every day felt like a blessing. However, my general doctor was no longer able to prescribe Adderall, so I had to find a psychiatrist who accepted my insurance. It took months to find one, but eventually, I got prescribed 20mg of Adderall XR. On the first day of taking it, I experienced its effects, but they only lasted for about 3 hours. I found this to be strange but didn't think much of it. In the following days, I noticed very little to no change in my symptoms. Instead, I started experiencing a rapid heart rate, stomach pains, and anxiety, which I had never felt before. During the two-month supply of Adderall prescribed by my general doctor, it seems that there may have been a substitution of ingredients. These new symptoms have left me concerned and uncertain about the medication's effectiveness. I believe it's important to discuss these issues with my psychiatrist and explore other options that may better suit my needs."

• Billy...
• December 28, 2016

"Helped my life entirely. I'm a more productive and clinical learner now. Didn't realize how bad I wasn't able to stay focused until I took this and noticed the difference. Sleep and eat fine on it. After the first week that is. But the lack of appetite restlessness wasn't even that bad even then."

• Tony...
• July 11, 2014

"I was prescribed Adderall XR for lack of focus and attention. After being on the medicine (10 mg) for 4 days I felt very confused and had trouble talking. I was stumbling over my words and second guessing myself. My appetite was altered (as expected) but I made sure I ate frequently. I also noticed I was very impulsive and short tempered, more than usually. I just wasn't my normal self on this medicine. I'm glad it has worked for many people, but it did not agree with me."

• Nickn...
• October 27, 2015

"Honestly taking adderall has help me very much. I no longer fight with others and I'm not overly sensitive anymore. Ever since I have been taking it my grades have gone up. Just a month I went from failing everything to passing all my classes. For me I don't have any negative side effects except one. When I drive alone at night sometimes I think I see something on my passenger floor move and it freaks me out immensely, but thats rare. Overall I my symptoms leave and go."

• asdfa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 7, 2023

"At first, it was an eye-opener - I could sit at my desk and do the work I intended to do - suddenly the day has way more hours in it and I don't get sidetracked and pace around thinking about the meaning of existence for no reason and what the hell I've spent 4 hours thinking about things. But its effectiveness wears off over time and for me, once I had the realization that this is what dopamine is and this is how your motivation is affected, it is much healthier for me to just hack my motivation in other ways - a cold shower first thing in the morning does a lot - and I could be JUST as effective off it - and more proud of myself for being effective without the aid of this substance which made me more irritated, less social, and just like a mouse on a wheel without true emotional states. I recommend people at least try it but for me, I function better and feel more 'alive' without it."

• Cam
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 7, 2023

"Adderall XR is the best medication I've ever taken. I stopped a while ago because going to the psychiatrist is so expensive, but I took XR for years and it was great. I was (possibly) misdiagnosed with ADHD because I found out I have autism and my issue has always been hyper-focusing rather than trouble with focusing. However, XR improved my mood and I felt very motivated to pursue my hobbies more than when I was off the pill. I also struggle with severe depression and it improved my mood because of the energy boost. However, keep in mind that XR is neutral when it comes to mood. I was usually on 15-25mg, 30mg was way too high and 10mg was almost ineffective. Even though I focus too much on one thing at a time, XR helped me focus on things I didn't care about or didn't want to do, like clean my room or do my homework. It put a pep in my step and I'm hoping I can find a way to get back on it."

• Roamer
• February 12, 2009

"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."

• Mika
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 13, 2022

"I was diagnosed with ADHD later in life. Started taking late 30s and have been on it almost a year. I started at 5mg and increased to 20mg over about 4 months. I don’t take it every day and I only do the 20 mg in the morning but I can take another 20mg but I rarely do. I really have not had any bad side effects. I am very aware of addictions so I will not abuse the drug. I find I am more focused and I am able to get things done. It’s not some magic drug but it does help you stay on task. It does not give me tons of energy where I can run circles around the neighborhood. I think it gives you normal energy to a person that does not have ADHD. . It just seems to help my mind slow down and rest. I actually rest better now because my thoughts are not all over the place. I would be trying to do 5 things at once and nothing would get done. Now I can focus one 1 thing until finished and move on"

• B Adu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2017

"Mine may be a somewhat rarer case of ADHD, that is very severe, and my response to amphetamines is almost perfectly paradoxical for the best known effects. I sleep better and longer with significant blood concentration (it's neutral for going to sleep, but keeps me asleep longer), have better appetite, cannot achieve euphoria or a "high" from amphetamines, only a mild feeling of extra energy. For me adderall is far less effective than single ingredient D-isomer formulations. Best guess is that the L-isomer is what ruins it for my condition or perhaps the more exotic salts. Vyvanse, Desoxyn, Dexedrine are much more effective and without side-effects for me. Didn't expect the difference, but adderall doesn't work well with my brain chem."

• Chris...
• October 29, 2014

"My 10 y/o daughter used this medication for several months. Was not as effective as a previous medication (Vyvanse). Did not last that long (effect wore off mid day) and caused her to have an increased heart rate daily. In addition, her entire mood changed. She became uninterested in even her favorite things, almost like a depression, and she also became extremely moody. Very irritable and easily aggitated and upset."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2014

"I have been on everything from Concerta to Wellbutrin to Vyvanse. Next to Vyvanse, Adderall XR has been the most helpful. If I take it any later than noon, I will absolutely have insomnia. I also have to be careful about the foods I eat, and especially try to avoid my multi-vitamin in the morning (because of the citric acid). It doesn't decrease my appetite, sometimes I feel like it increases it, but it prevents me from binge-eating. I take 20mg Adderall XR with 25mg of Zoloft and though it helps with my OCD tendencies that Adderall is likely to cause, I don't think the combination works as well as Adderall XR by itself. I will also occasionally have heart palpitations, but that's usually a sign that I need to limit my coffee intake!"