Adderall User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Adderall has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 473 reviews on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Adderall
- Janis
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 14, 2022
For ADHD "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!!!"
- bree
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 21, 2024
For ADHD "I have suffered severe ADHD my entire life. I barely graduated high school. I was scared to take Adderall because I was scared I would lose my personality and be a shell of a person. That did not happen, I am the best version of myself I've ever been. Don't expect this to make everything in your life easy, you still need to put in effort. This is simply a tool to help you focus. This isn't a tool for motivation. School was still hard for me. For those with severe ADHD, this medication does not make you feel cracked out. If anything, I might be too calm. I haven't noticed anxiety either. This has been a game changer, just don't abuse it and be realistic. This isn't magic."
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- Epic...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 24, 2022
For ADHD "The Teva that I normally take is on back order. Tried Epic brand. Immediately started feeling dizzy and a 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 occasionally 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
For ADHD "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."
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- Tizzle
- September 29, 2018
For ADHD "I've been on Adderall for 5 years now, 15 mg twice daily. I started on 10 mg 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 first 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 first 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"
- D-Amp...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 10, 2024
For ADHD "I had a great experience with the blue Teva manufactured Adderall generic, but Walgreens switched to Mallinckrodt, and it is much less effective and caused headaches. My psychiatrist confirmed that he had several complaints from patients, so please be aware and report to the FDA if you are having the same issues."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- December 25, 2022
For ADHD "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."
- lwk
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 22, 2014
For ADHD "It makes you feel very energetic and makes you want to accomplish everything. 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
For ADHD "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 bachelor's in college and honors in high school 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 every day I'm on it."
- Jwright
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 15, 2019
For Narcolepsy "Adderall works exceptionally well for me with one caveat. Don't believe for one bit that all generics are the same. Before filling your script, call around and find out which brands the pharmacies carry. If it's Mallinckrodt, find another pharmacy to fill at. I can take any brand of Adderall and it works for me without many side effects EXCEPT Mallinckrodt. I don't know what they do to their pills, but they make me sick. They give me a severe headache, extreme nausea, and abdominal pain. If you look online, you will see that other people report the same. So shop around for something other than Mallinckrodt. Good luck."
- lady...
- April 1, 2015
For Fatigue "I just started Adderall 20mg about a week now. Before, I was on 10 mg, not extended release, just tabs for 2 months. I'm always so tired. The higher dose helps me stay awake and function through my days. Glad something works, so far no side effects noted."
- Frank...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- June 22, 2016
For ADHD "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 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."
- Drkat...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- August 12, 2017
For Narcolepsy "The efficacy of Adderall in any condition that you take it over is dependent upon the quality of the generic brand that your pharmacy carries. Although a pharmacist will not want to tell you this, a generic product can vary plus or -20% variation from the brand-name drug. This was a result of the Hatch-Waxman Act. Moreover, and most disturbingly, only the generic company itself knows the results that they conducted and required for a generic manufacturer to manufacture a generic drug require bioequivalency testing. However, they, and I emphasize 'They' because it is only the generic company itself that conducts the test and knows the results besides the FDA. Only the generic firm and the FDA know the exact test results. Research different generic reviews, because this makes all the difference in your experience with generic Adderall IR."
- pnj
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 25, 2013
For ADHD "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 doctor's appointment, I will be asking to switch out to something else. It's a good medicine at first, but understand that many of the great reviews are likely written by newer Adderall users."
- Anony...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 22, 2017
For ADHD "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 are that I talk WAY too much, and 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!"
- BeenT...
- March 22, 2015
For ADHD "Once getting on Adderall, I found it gave me just enough euphoria to put down everything from alcohol to opiates, while giving me the drive and ambition to seek an engineering degree. I must warn people Adderall is a stimulant. It's out of your body rather quickly (1-2 days), so addiction in the 'physical withdrawal' sense is not much, although years of taking it will keep you relying on it - that's a PROMISE. Depending on the dosage, you'll be severely lethargic and wind up sleeping for a few days. Beware of the day's end - you'll likely need something to sleep or relax, which can cause problems. Despite the caution, you'll be a morning person and love it. Just remember the word 'moderation,' and you'll be a new you!"
- Joe...
- July 6, 2014
For ADHD "I have run the gauntlet of ADD meds, starting with Concerta then tried Vyvanse which worked well in the beginning, then my doctor switched to Adderall XR, then to IR, which works best for me. I take 20mg twice a day, it definitely helps with non-stop thinking, racing thoughts, and just simply getting motivated. I have been on the IR for about a year and the highs are finally outweighing the lows. 39 years old and can see light at the end of the tunnel."
- Fogwa...
- August 19, 2018
For Narcolepsy "Adderall has given me some of my life back. I can tell you this for certain. Without it, I was lost and on the brink of suicide. Now I can be a father, husband, and most importantly, a normal human being again! I take 20 mg, 3 times a day. It is still not enough to keep me from napping twice a day before 5 PM, but it helps. I still feel as if I’m in a fog for most of my morning and afternoon, but at least I'm not worried about crashing my car or falling asleep on the job. Personally, I have not suffered side effects. My blood pressure is very good, I don’t get jitters, and the medicine actually calms me tremendously. Without it, I was simply a mess! If you even think you may suffer from narcolepsy, take this medicine. I can’t say that enough. Take it, and find some happiness again!"
- a god...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 10, 2023
For ADHD "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!"
- Sof
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 11, 2016
For ADHD "I knew I struggled with ADD in college but refused to go on medication because of the stigma associated with Adderall. My father has ADD as well and refused medications. Now at 56, he is homeless, can't hold down a job, can't control his finances, health, or any responsibilities. When I graduated college and started my full-time job, I realized that I was heading towards the same path as my pops. I love my job and am very passionate about it, but following instructions or staying on task during an 8-hour workday was IMPOSSIBLE. 5mg of XR/day (2x on my v. busy days) saved my job and life! I feel like I finally have a clutch to support me with my disability now. It has improved every aspect of my life: social, financial, academic, etc."
- Blondy
- October 3, 2012
For ADHD "I've been taking 60mg of Adderall a day for 14 years now. It's a miracle! I don't think I would have made it through high school or college without it. I started when I was 14 and starting high school. I loathed getting up early, but shortly after taking my pills, I was awake and motivated to get ready and go about my day. It made boring classes seem more interesting. It gives you this focus and drive to be productive. I don't feel like myself without them. I'm cranky, unmotivated, eat and sleep a lot if I don't take it. Just be cautious with dosage. You do develop a tolerance to it over time. If your blood pressure goes way up and you feel jittery or shaky, you're taking too high of a mg. People should start with 10 or 20mg at first."
- sTAR...
- September 11, 2019
For ADHD "So, I have had ADHD since I was young. I never liked the pills they gave me when I was younger because I was already a thin kid and then taking Adderall I would eat even less. So I stopped taking the medication. When I was taking this medication, I got Most Improved Student! I went without the drug for years, until just about 2 years ago I started taking it again, and it has helped me so much! I am very thankful for this drug. I suffer from fatigue and many, many other problems. This drug is one of many I need to think straight and to not get out of control. It also helps me big time with my anger issues. Hope this helps someone! Star Kid is out!"
- jaime...
- April 2, 2008
For ADHD "Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) immediate release has greatly (95%) improved my symptoms of ADHD including concentration, focus, memory, attention span, retention of information, and to some extent my energy and grades. It's a very strong stimulant, so it does have temporary side effects. Most will go away in two to four weeks, like euphoria, anxiety, and teeth grinding, but the dry mouth and insomnia if taken late will not subside for months. However, it has helped me A LOT."
- Tom
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 31, 2018
For ADHD "AHDH medications sucks.They don't treat ADHD believe me. They just delay it till the crash comes and you feel 40 times more worse.They have destroyed the lives of hundreds of people due to prolonged use. They are just street meth.Believe me I have ADHD and the best medicine I would suggest are a non-stimulants like welbutrin and strattera.If they didn't work for you then never ever use stimulants they will ruin your life. Just rely on adaptogens eg rhodiola, ginseng, good diet, exercise and meditation. If study is a problem for you then use you hyperfocus and study something that you are interested in.You may have found some good reviews about these stimulants however these people are new and they are unaware of there consequences. I have tried stimulants for 15 years so I am confident and sure about what I say."
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For ADHD "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 with my head. I've been abused for a very long time. I went to my counselor and suggested I get tested for ADHD. I was very relieved it wasn't head problems. I was diagnosed with ADHD. I suffered for 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 year. THANK YOU FOR READING MY STORY."