Adderall for ADHD User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• December 24, 2019

"I’ve been taking the generic version of Adderall for about 2 years now. I was tired all the time and couldn’t focus. I felt like a slug, and when I had energy, I still had brain fog and had a hard time studying. In class, I would fidget in my chair, doodle, and listen to lectures, but nothing would stick in my head, no matter how long I studied. I was prescribed the 7.5 mg tablet once a day, and just the small dose did wonders for my energy levels and let me focus and actually get things done. It helped me talk in social situations and gave me a mood boost. That being said, the generics changed a couple of times. And I’m not sure, but I think I can tell a difference between them. After the pill wears off, my head aches, my legs throb, my body aches, and I’m nauseous and feel sick. I have flu-like symptoms, which are miserable. It’s sad because it’s a really small dose and helps me so much, but some of the side effects suck. You just gotta see what’s worth it to you."

• Sam...
• May 6, 2017

"I have been diagnosed with ADD. I have always pushed myself to get good grades and to take as many AP and honors classes as I can handle. I enjoy learning about new things; however, my lack of focus got in the way of my learning. It bothers me when people say ADD/ADHD is made up. I know that people who don't have this disorder can't truly understand what it's like. Without Adderall, my mind is foggy, and I can't take the fog away to learn about the things that I love. All my friends know that I have a strong passion for physics and astronomy, but it's very hard for me to pick up a book without forgetting most of what I read after I finished it. On Adderall, I feel like the fog fades away and my mind is like a clear sunny day. Oh, how I wish that I didn't have to take this every day and just naturally be as focused. I am just an 18-year-old who is trying to pursue her dreams, but without this medication, I'm not sure how I can get through college to learn what I love. I can now look through my telescope at the stars without the clouds getting in the way."

• See...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 8, 2018

"All the generics are horrible. Teva, who acquired Barr, has not improved. The brand is Teva - generic does not work. I want something comparable to original Barr. I'm struggling and drowning back into depression - generics are not the same. FDA doing nothing to help all of us that are struggling."

• Lau...
• November 18, 2022

"Lannett XR made me feel the same way all of you did. My pulse was racing. I couldn't find the motivation within me to do anything. I felt flat and emotionless. I was overall just highly sedated. It also caused horrible stomach aches and headaches. The dizziness was unbearable, as was staying up for hours at a time with no clear task in sight."

• the...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2014

"I was 23 when I was diagnosed with ADHD. Started Adderall. I take 30 mg of SR a day and the difference is phenomenal! I get up with ease because I know I can tackle all tasks with astounding motivation and actually enjoy doing tedious work. I am co-morbid with anxiety, rumination, and I was highly neurotic. I found myself aggressive, quick-tempered, and easily abusing marijuana and alcohol. This all changed with Adderall. I am rational, reflect on situations in a positive light, and generally just a more helpful and kind person. Adderall completely saved my professional and personal life. Side note, it can cause erectile dysfunction, but it will go away after your body is used to the cycle."

• whe...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 15, 2022

"I just filled with brand Shire XR, totally different from last month's brand Shire XR, which were finally acceptable. These are like Lannett innards, make me sick and trigger migraines, as well as another month of Teva generic tablets, which are absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. This is total rubbish; someone needs to produce real Adderall again using the old Barr/Teva recipe and the original Shire XR recipe. Over $7 a capsule for rubbish! Not refundable, can't trade them in. This is the definition of highway robbery! How can the same brand vary so much from one fill to the next? And these are the brands that have been the standard forever. Apparently, once you report more than two adverse reactions to a company, they don't have to respond back either. Not that they do anything but repeat back the same information to you; yeah, I know that part, I'm the one who wrote it! Tell me what I don't know! The FDA is no help either."

• Pro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 6, 2024

"I was diagnosed with adult ADHD last summer. I had it my entire life but only realized it about 2 years ago when I started reading the DSM-5 manual (that light bulb switched on!). I have tried Vyvanse, Astarys, and Adderall XR and IR. I prefer the Adderall IR because I can partially dose on an as-needed basis, but it has improved my life and work performance immeasurably. I have taken Metoprolol for a little over 3 years and the combo worked great until about 3 weeks ago when I started getting heart palpitations, high BP, cramps, etc. After a little research (I’m a Ph.D. - research is my game), I concluded that for whatever reason my potassium levels were low. I started eating bananas, peanut butter, electrolytes, taking magnesium and potassium citrate, etc., and everything improved within 48 hours. Not sure if Adderall slowly sucks nutrients out of your system. Apart from that episode, Adderall has been great. I recommend Arginine, beets & Citrulline with it. Male, 46, 225 lbs."

• Lau...
• April 1, 2013

"Adderall is effective, but it comes with consequences. Both to your physical and mental health. I am 27 years old, I have taken Adderall on and off for about 10 years. Started it my freshman year of college. It was AMAZING at first! Lost that freshman 15, got straight A's, actually ENJOYED my work. Then I started noticing the crash symptoms. Tired, withdrawn, emotionless, sleepless. I stopped taking it because I hated the way it made me feel, but I realized how much more productive I am when taking it. When I start taking it again my immune system is shot, I'm constantly sick with something, I get super irritable. When I don't take it I can barely get out of bed and I always gain weight, which always sucks. It's a vicious cycle."

• Thi...
• April 4, 2015

"When I was in grade school I had a real hard time learning. I could not pay attention in class. My mind was always wandering. I was always daydreaming and looking out the windows. I could not retain any information. I was forgetful and bored. My grades were always C's and D's no matter how hard I tried. I was always fidgety, had a hard time sitting still, always twirling my hair or shaking my legs or feet. I hated school, I felt so dumb. As I got into high school I was so far behind I gave up trying. When I started driving I would go through red lights, stop signs, etc. I was just daydreaming all the time. I kept losing my car keys, my glasses, forgetting where I put them. I am out of space, but Adderall saved my life! I am 59. No side effects."

• Anonymous
• January 28, 2014

"I have been taking it for several years. There was a time about a year ago when all the pharmacies could not get any, and I went about a month without. Being a Service Advisor, I deal with a lot of numbers (VIN, License Plates, etc.). After a few days without, I started reversing a lot of the numbers. I would see the correct order but would say out loud or write down a reversed version. I had to go slower and double-check what I had written. A positive side effect is it gets me off the couch on the day(s) I have off and motivates me to get stuff done around the house that needs to be done. It kept me up at night at first, but after a while, I learned not to take it too late in the day. I would recommend it to anyone who has ADHD."

• amp...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 29, 2017

"Such an amazing contribution to the pharmaceutical world. So much better than its ugly step-sisters, such as Ritalin and Vyvanse. Adderall steals the show every time. 30mg/day does the trick. Been on it for 12 years, I've taken personal breaks for tolerance. I've never had any type of 'withdrawal' or 'come downs' at the end of the day. This drug has the ability to put me to sleep when I take it, honestly; and that's because my dissociation (caused by my ADHD) causes my anxiety to skyrocket. But when I take my Adderall, I am able to focus on reality, making my anxiety disappear for a few hours. Calms me down. Relief is a blessing."

• XSH...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 24, 2020

"Adderall has worked great for me when taken as needed. When I was in my early 20s and taking it daily, I built up a dependence that led to terrible withdrawals, as it is very addictive. (Learned the hard way and never want to go through that again!) I will usually only take this when my ADHD symptoms are unbearable and my work/personal life starts to become affected. We are talking maybe 1-4 tablets max per month. It really does help with focus and energy, and I find that one 10-20 mg dose is usually enough, and I feel good for several days after the dose without any withdrawals or dependence issues."

• Mil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 12, 2022

"Well, I had a hard time getting my regular generic Adderall refill a few months ago. So I went to a mom-and-pop pharmacy rather than Walgreens because they had it in stock. It cost me $60 rather than $5, but at this point, I had been without it for almost 2 weeks waiting on Walgreens to get the drug in stock. Fast forward 2 months and 2 prescriptions later, and I decided to try Walgreens again… Woohoo! I got it for $5. Only to come home and find out it was CAMBER! I tried it. I have been so sick. I feel loopy and extremely nauseous, and all I want to do is sleep. Since it is the weekend, there is nothing I can do. Tomorrow I am calling my doctor to let him know and seeing if I can turn in my prescription to Walgreens and have it sent back to the mom-and-pop pharmacy. I have been on 20 mg with 10 in the afternoon for 10+ years. I have never experienced this other than when my local CVS switched to Aurobindo, that also made me feel very ill."

• JD1...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 11, 2019

"This drug is one of the greatest formulas of all time. I went from down and depressed and unmotivated to organized and focused. Also, from relatively poor to rich due to the effect it had on me with my enthusiasm for work."

• Rya...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 17, 2024

"I've been prescribed Adderall for years, and like everybody seems to say, there's definitely differences after the COVID shortage. I now use a private pharmacy, and they stock generally always good brands. I have definitely noticed differences with brands, but Walmart had one from Epic Pharma. They were a dark pink color, like Pepto-Bismol. They smoothed in cleaner, but ultimately it was a dragging effect more than uplifting like other brands. I've read that people are having problems with Linette. I don't think I've ever had that brand, I generally get Teva or Sandoz. One of the biggest problems I ultimately had with Adderall is it just doesn't kick in fast enough. I did try Ritalin, but it had no hyper focus like Adderall."

• Hug...
• December 13, 2017

"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."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2022

"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!!!"

• Epi...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 24, 2022

"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."

• ceg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 17, 2025

"Was prescribed when I was nine for ADD and ADHD. Personal opinions aside, I’ve noticed that when taken in the recommended dosage, you feel a lot more productive during work hours. During this period of productivity, I experienced some side effects such as nail biting, lip/mouth biting, anxiety, panic, and increased bowel movement. Overall, I think it can really help those who struggle with getting their work done, but these side effects can get really bad. Please be careful."

• ant...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 16, 2025

"This only works well for 3 months, but that’s it. You’ll be screwed for the rest of your life if you keep taking this. Don’t go past the 3-month benchmark unless you truly need it, and it isn’t affecting your social life and actually bettering it in the long term. Then, by all means, but for most people, this will suck. I say this with an actual ADHD diagnosis. Your life will get much worse because more dopamine is used, thus less dopamine over time to an already broken dopaminergic system, which is a recipe for total disaster."

• Tiz...
• September 29, 2018

"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"

• Fra...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 22, 2016

"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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 25, 2022

"This month I received an RX that was half Lannett, half Teva, due to the shortage. I tried not to mix the brands when dosing. Let me say the difference between these two manufacturers is shocking. Lannett, not only entirely ineffective, is actually just downright 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."

• Not...
• August 22, 2022

"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."

• pot...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 6, 2013

"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."