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D-amphetamine Salt Combo VS. Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine?
So I am perscibed Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine. Question: What is the difference between the one stated above and specifically D-amphetamine Salt Combo. Took the latter for years and Veteran Affairs just prescribed the first one! Thank you so much for any reply offered. Also, if I can help... read more
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??
Nuvigil - how long does this stuff take to work?
I am on day 1 of taking nuvigil. I took 1 x 250mg after waking from a 14 hour sleep (my husband woke me up).. I feel very tired (more than I normally am after sleeping 14 hrs) and it has been about 3 hours since I took the medicine. I know it is extremely early, but I feel that such a potent... read more
Feeling like in a dream while awake, Excessive sleeping?
At the moment I'm 23 years old. I've gone threw many of these episodes throughout my life, almost failing high school, to failing out of college, and losing multiple jobs. My latest "episode" has been my scariest yet; I ended up going to the hospital twice for my symptoms, while on vacation. It... 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
Is the pink round 30mg Adderall better than the orange 30mg Adderall?
What is the difference between pink 30mg Adderall and orange 30mg Adderall?
If my Psychiatrist RETIRES and has been prescribing me medication that most MD's would be against?
I am sure most MD's or Psychiatrists would not be willing to write my prescription of 3 30mg IR adderall and 5 2mg xanax daily. I have taken both medications for quite sometime and my Psych Dr is retiring. I dont know what to do and I dont know pharmacy laws at all. Should I have her write me for 3... read more
How do I prove to my doctor that my Adderall dose can be increased to 60mg?
I have been on Adderall since 2000 when I was diagnosed with severe chronic fatigue disorder. Shortly thereafter I developed spinal stenosis and required pain meds. My family doctor is a great guy but he will not increase my Adderall from 40mg. The medication once saved my life but now i live in an... 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?
What is the difference between a amphetamine/dextroamphetamine 10mg and generic Adderall at 10mg?
I got prescribed D-Amphetamine Salt Combo at 10mg (a Blue B|972, 10 oval tab) , while my boyfriend is prescribed amphetamine/dextroamphetamine at 10mg (a blue U27 circular tab). I was wondering what the difference is because I personally like my boyfriend’s medication more than my own but I am not s... read more
Are we aware of the risks of Adderall with SSRI, SSNRI, DMX?
I see posts on this forum from people who were taking Zoloft or similar, were switched to Adderall and became ill. I must tell you that this combo is a bit scary. MAOI is not the only med which, when taken with Amphetamine, raises red flags, because Amphetamine is a form of MAOI. Low-dose Adderall... read more
I was prescribed Adderall 30 milligrams on my first visit to my psychiatrist. he said it would start
... working immediately. I was told I needed to figure out the dosage myself. I ended up taking 3 to 4 30 milligrams a day. on my second visit he suggested I might have narcolepsy As well. the drug cost me to have severe paranoia, sleeping issues, and I was scared all the time. I asked if I could... read more
What is the difference between Xanax and Alprazolam? How are they different?
I have narcolepsy so I take medicines to help keep me awake during the day. I also have anxiety & a couple different as needed prescriptions for that, alprazolam & clonidine (newer script). I rarely take them because they make me even more sleepy & slow than I already am). I have a chance to try... read more
Does the combination of my medicines have any bad side effects?
I take Xyrem, modafinil, methylphenidate, Claritin D, Singular, pantoprazole, spironolactone, Lyrica, Cymbalta, sumatriptan as needed, Zofran as needed, Trulance, diclofenac, and Emgality injection. Would taking any of these together give me side effects? I’m trying to figure out if some of my h... read more
Where can I buy Adderall in the USA without prescription?
Ever since my doctor retired, I find it difficult to buy Adderall online without a prescription. Please can someone tell me a legit source which I can buy it online without a prescription? I have been on Adderall for 15 years now.
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