Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Questions (Page 9)

Guanfacine - someone please read this ! (a worried dad)

My son is 4 years old. He has ODD, OCD and ADHD. He says no to everything you want him to do and yes to everything you don’t want him to do. He started on half a milligram of guanfacine In the morning and half a milligram at night. The doctor said we will notice a difference in two weeks. Well we d... read more

What is the difference in Adderall ER & Adderall XR?

I'm wondering what the difference in Adderall ER opposed to Adderall XR? I googled this question, but I couldn't find an answer to my question. When I ask other sources, they attempt to correct my by saying, I meant to say IR vs XR, but No... I'm asking the difference of ER & XR.

I’m weaning off of Cymbalta; at the same time, I’m going off of Xanax and Klonopin?

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Acute Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, and ADHD in 2005, re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2010, and re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2018. I began with 120 mg of Cymbalta at night (2 60 mg capsules). I’m down to ... read more

What is another drug simular to adderall?

Narcolepsy -Does Modafinil causes hair loss?

Hello! I'm 29 years old and have been taking Provigil for 3 months for hypersomnolence. I've noticed lately that I've been losing a good amount of hair from all over my head.specially in the center of my hair line. What is that about??

Citalopram - Will this help with adult A.D.H.D.?

Im 47 and need help with this also.

ADHD - Is my Adderall dosage is too high?

So I'm 25, I have SEVERE anxiety issues, panic attacks, and I was on anti depressants for 3 years. My doctor then decided I was "happy" enough to go off them and he began me on treatment for my ADHD. I am on Adderall XR 20mg a day, and Xanax .25 as needed (I have been on xanax for years). I... read more

ADHD - should I ask my doctor to change from Adderall to Ritalin?

I was diagnosed with adult ADHD after both of my boys were diagnosed. I was taking Adderall 10mg x 2 times a day. That didn't work for long, so he put me on 20mg for am and 10mg for pm. For the last couple of weeks, I've noticed that if I take my afternoon dose (and I don't always take it... just... read more

My 9 year old was just put on Ritalin for ADD and at times he's very emotional?

We are still trying to figure out his dosage, but so far he seems to be doing well on it-we are doing 10mg for now. By the end of the day though or even sometimes during the middle of the day, he gets very emotional-is this normal with Ritalin? Some days he'll cry or get upset over nothing and... read more

Vyvanse - I found that 37.5 Phentermine was effective for my ADHD but is Vyvance Better?

Has anyone tried both (not at the same time, but to treat the same symptoms?) Phentermine also helped me with losing weight but the focus and stimulation I got from it helped me achieve so much more in a day. Also, Phentermine is not a lifestyle medication - never more than a few months. Also,... read more

Please Help!!! Hello. Just diagnosed with adhd. I was prescribed 20mg Adderall XR?

... I've been on this dosage for about 5 days. I take one capsule every morning. I've noticed a bit of slight swelling in my lymph nodes on the left side of my neck. I've been having trouble sleeping, and it makes me quite drowsy throughout the day when I take it . I was wondering. If I stop using... read more

Vyvanse 50mg, stronger dose???

I'm on Vyvanse 50mg and feel like it's just not strong enough. I used to be on Adderall and also tried Adderall XR. I was given Adderall 20mg -3 times a day and it seemed to be an okay dosage amount for me. I'm trying to find that equivalent dose of Adderall to what I should take with the Vyvanse.... read more

Adult ADHD - I take Adderall XR 30mg, it no longer works for me. I thought of increasing dose, but?

... doctor suggested stopping the medicine for a couple of weeks then restart. Stating that I was building up tolerance to the dose and stopping would allow me to not have the tolerance anymore. Not sure I can handle doing this with my job etc. Any thoughts? Please advise!

Is there a difference in generic Adderall ER and the brand name Adderall?

I was wondering if anyone knows the answer as to whether or not the generic Adderall ER has the same reaction as well as the same ingredients? I know that there is a difference in generic brands of Adderall ER even though doctors, as well as pharmacists, say that there isn't! Please let me know if... read more

Does your tongue ever swell on Adderall?

Sometimes when I take my Adderall my tongue swells and it rubs on my teeth a lot. The next couple days it will be extremely sorry and even hard to eat. I don't have any other issues like swollen throat or anything like that, so I'm not worried about an allergy. Just wondering if it happens to... read more