Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Questions (Page 11)

I was recently prescribed 10mg of Adderall 2x a day, is this safe?

All I can find on the internet are scary stories of becoming addicted to this drug and theyre usually from people who are not even prescribed it. I had a prefrontal cortex brain injury a year and a half ago and it's pushed my "functioning 'ADD' " to a point of struggling to function well in... read more

Will a vyvanse keep me up all night?

I took a 50 mg today at 10:00 for the first time will it make me stay up all night if I don't have ADHD

Does Adderall build up?

I just started taking Adderall for ADD. My doctor put me on 10mg 2x/day. When I take it one day it works great. The next day I take it and I feel cranky, depressed and my heart rate is up. My stomach is also a little upset. Today I couldn't use the eliptical at the gym because it was hard to... read more

What effect does sugar have on Concerta & Intunive?

My grandson is 11 and he is given Concerta and Intuniv each morning. He is given his meds with breakfast that consists of either toast loaded with jelly falling off the bread, poptarts, donuts, etc. followed by a day filled with candy, cookies and milkshakes. I feel the junk/sugar has an effect on... read more

Vyvanse - Is breathing hard a side effect of it?

My child takes 40mg of vyvanse and since she has started breathing really hard off of it. But when she don't take it she still breaths hard. is this a side effect of it?

When is the best time to take strattera (morn,lunch, or bedtime) and should it be taken with food ?

my 15 yr old son is going to start taking strattera next week in place of his adderall xr he had a difficult time with the adderall not sleeping or eating. i want to make sure he takes the strattera the right way, and make sure he benefits from it with the least possible side affects he is starting... read more

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine - Do different brands work differently for you?

I have taken addy for yrs all brands have worked with variations of how well. This month I have activist amphetamine salts imprint 26 20mg, these are not working what so ever frankly I've been extremely tired. No motivation any one else have problems with this one or know how to maybe kick start... read more

Is there a difference between bupropion hcl xl and wellbutrin xl?

read the comments on wellbutrin xl on this site, one comment suggested getting wellbutrin, more $$? have very mild depression and adult ADHD. met with doctor today and when i picked up medication was burporpion, subsitute for Wellbutrin. so started investigating before i get started. appreciate the... read more

Vistaril - Is 400mg/day of Hydroxyzine a little excessive?

I have severe depression ADD and severe GAD, this seems to do nothing for my anxiety except take the edge off. I am also taking Wellbutrin SR and Concerta (36mg).

Amphetamine - How to stay motivated NOT taking adderall?

I have been taking adderall XR for close to 10 years now. I'm 36 yrs old and feel like ( like most people ). It has ruined my life. It does not work anywhere close to as good as it used to, I'm fact I feel zombieish. I am going to speak to my doctor about this and am considering 2 things. 1-... read more

Adderall Xr 20mg doesn't last as long as I need it to what should I do??

Last month I was diagnosed with adhd/add I had signs of it all my life but with my new job I decided to get treaded finally last month and was prescribed adderall Xr 20 for my first script it works great but doesn't last all day like I need it to I work about 15 hrs a day and the adderall only last... read more

Adderall: how long does it last and taking different amounts??

I've recently been prescribed 15mg of adderall instant release for my ADD. I'm 19 year old, female, college student. I've been taking the adderall for about 2 and a half months now and find that it usually kicks in after about 20 mins and I only feel the effects for about 3.5 hours, 4 hours if... read more

How bad is it if I took 30mg of adderall while pregnant?

I am 15 weeks pregnant and took 30mgs of adderall only one time. Would that have harmed my baby in anyway?

Does Hydroxyzine potentiate the effects of Adderall IR?

RE: Vyvanse Vitamin and Mineral Interaction I found out that Vitamin C, B12,D,Magnesium and a?

... slew of other vitamins have interactions with Vyvance. What am I supposed to do if I have deficiencies and need these vitamins?