Adderall for ADHD User Reviews (Page 4)

• bre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 21, 2024

"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."

• Ano...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 22, 2017

"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!"

• Blo...
• October 3, 2012

"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."

• kri...
• May 22, 2015

"I was diagnosed with ADHD unexpectedly when I started going to a counseling center a couple months ago, after I got in trouble for bringing marijuana to school. I was also diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I am 15 and this all came as one big unexpected shock to me. I felt useless and pathetic knowing this. I was put on medication for all of the mental disorders, including Adderall. I have always been a good student, but now I am actually able to focus in school and now, I'm excited about going to classes and doing homework. I actually feel like I'm worth something for once."

• Bee...
• March 22, 2015

"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!"

• ski...
• October 6, 2013

"I've taken Vyvanse extended-release and Adderall extended-release. I didn't like the mood swings and irritability I suffered when they would wear off. My doctor has since put me on Adderall immediate release 30-milligram tablets twice a day. I've taken these tablets for 2 years now and love that I can focus and I am not having mood swings or irritability at all. I have experienced dry mouth and some jitters as well as trouble sleeping. I take Ambien to sleep, and it is no longer an issue. I have to take a vitamin supplement due to a huge weight loss, though. I was overweight when I started Adderall and now am at a healthy weight and maintaining that weight without issue."

• all...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2023

"I started Adderall on April 16th of this year and it's been nothing short of a blessing. I can focus, work harder, do my due diligence on literally anything now, and it helps me not hate myself. Adderall IR works for me in about an hour (even on an empty stomach or full, doesn't matter for me at least) and covers me till about 10-11 p.m. surprisingly. I've only had the TEVA manufacturer so I haven't had the Lanett issues yet. I compare Adderall to putting on noise-canceling headphones and just getting stuff done. I'm a new man and I'm ready to push my life forward, hopefully, it keeps helping. I wish everyone luck on their medication journey."

• Joe...
• July 6, 2014

"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."

• jai...
• April 2, 2008

"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."

• lwk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2014

"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."

• loc...
• January 8, 2016

"I am 25 years old, married with a 6-month-old son. I was diagnosed with severe ADHD at the age of about 10. I'm talking horrible behavior, bad grades, constant moving, etc. My mother told the doctors no medicine at that age. Then around 12, my mother caved in and gave me the Adderall. I hated it because of the instant side effects for me. I continued to take it until about 14, and I made a 100% improvement. At 14, I learned to cope with the ADHD on my own. But now, 11 years later, in the real world with many stresses, my ADHD had gotten worse than ever, to the point that my wife wanted to leave me because she couldn't handle it. I got my prescription back, and my life is amazing. 30mg IR 3x a day, 1 in the morning, 1 after lunch, 1 on the way home from work."

• Mat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 3, 2016

"ADD is NOT a made-up condition. I'm 26. Without Adderall/Vyvanse, I have no mental energy or focus to do anything. And it has been this way my entire life. School has gone from being an F and D student to being an A and B student. It has nothing to do with 'being lazy' and everything to do with having a real chemical imbalance in the brain. Anyways, I have been full-time for 2 years until 7 weeks ago. I convinced myself it wasn't working anymore and I didn't need it. Big mistake! I am ready to start up again next week. I can feel the old me coming back, the me I hated. If you truly have ADD/ADHD, this will change your life for the better. Some negatives are sleeping less, decreased appetite, and often weak erections on it (despite high libido)."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2008

"I have been taking Adderall for 2 years now (3 of the 30mg tablets a day). It's a great way to get your work done in school and anything else you may need motivation to do. It also makes me more social and interested in things I wouldn't normally be interested in. The bad thing about it is that if you go even one day without it you eat 3 times more than you usually would and you feel irritable and agitated. Overall, couldn't live without it."

• Ado...
• January 21, 2015

"Good with increased mental focus and fewer distractions by activities that were going on around me. I have nothing negative to say about the Adderall. It has improved my ability to control my attention and give me greater intensity in thinking and reasoning."

• sTA...
• September 11, 2019

"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!"

• sav...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 10, 2024

"I was diagnosed at 62 years of age! I am now going to be 67 in a week, and this Adderall totally saved me!!! I am a totally complete male who is an RN and can handle whatever comes my way through rational thinking and clarity to make decisions."

• pnj...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 25, 2013

"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."

• Joj...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 21, 2013

"I'm a 57-year-old male that has been clean and in recovery for ten years now. I have abstained from anything stronger than aspirin the whole time. Chronic pain had made it necessary to begin a closely monitored treatment schedule, but I was still losing a lot of focus on tasks at work and any motivation for anything but sleeping at home. After talking to the doctor, we added 20mg Adderall 3 times a day. The difference has been amazing. I normally work pretty long hours and had been having trouble staying awake in the morning going to work and evenings going home. No more. Properly scheduling the doses keeps me active and focused my entire day. Didn't take long to find out that it increased energy and desire in other areas also. All others."

• Che...
• September 21, 2013

"Finally, I was diagnosed with ADD as an adult after struggling my whole life with ADD. I was put on Adderall, and my life changed 100% for the better. I think this is a wonderful medication for those with ADD!"

• Tif...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 22, 2017

"I am 51 and have been on Adderall for 15 years. I take 20 mg twice a day. It helps me concentrate and stay focused. I skip taking it for one day every week, this helps me see where the Adderall helps in my life and was suggested by my doctor to help my body not build a tolerance to Adderall. At this time, I personally don't believe Adderall is 'addicting' when taken properly. While on vacation, I went a week without it and never felt any withdrawal from the Adderall. I keep my Adderall and other meds in a metal lockbox that locks onto a shelf in my fridge because people do abuse Adderall."

• Dan...
• May 20, 2015

"Yes, this medication does work wonders, at first. Diagnosed ADHD (by a Psychiatrist) at the age of 26. The first 3 years it worked quite well and felt like a godsend. I took 5-6 days a week and my life demonstratively improved. Focus, completing tasks, mental clarity, improved self-esteem...life was good. Adderall, like other CNS stimulants, tends to become less effective after time and I noticed this more pronouncedly by my 5th year. At that point, I felt trapped by the drug and tried to stop. The problem was that even after a month or more without Adderall, none of the discontinuation symptoms were improving. While I continue to use Adderall for maintenance, I derive little benefit. Be aware, the effects won't last indefinitely!"

• Die...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 10, 2015

"I was diagnosed with A.D.D, and I've been using Adderall for just over 2 years now. My 9th year of school, I finished with a very low GPA, just over a 1.0, and finished most of my classes with either Fs or Ds. But this past year that I was able to get my medicine, I was awarded AB Honor Roll and passing every class with an A except 2 Bs. The massive improvement of my ability to focus and actually want to work actually made the principal think I was cheating since I've had such a bad school record (for grades)."

• cha...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 15, 2017

"For me, Adderall has changed my life remarkably for the good; without Adderall, I wouldn't be able to work 40 hours a week like I do, as well as going to school full-time. Yes, it may be an amphetamine and produce similar euphoric highs to meth and MDMA; however, it is far different as far as when it is broken down chemically. For those who have little knowledge in chemistry, just one small change in the chemical structure to a drug that may seem so insignificant can actually change the drug dramatically when it comes to the side effects. Adderall is a very useful drug and provides many benefits with much less side effects than the other not-so-good drugs in its class."

• Ch1...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 12, 2016

"Before Adderall, I was on edge. I had put everything off and neglected myself and my relationship. Now I have that drive to want to do what I love, especially art. I'm a graphic artist and have that drive again. Anyone that is irritable with every little thing, feels lazy because you don't want to leave your house, and has no social life, please see a doctor to test you for ADHD. ADD will, I promise, change and possibly save your social life and self-esteem."

• Mud...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 13, 2015

"I was once a procrastinating, underemployed, muscular 18-year-old who was unsure of his future. My ADHD made it impossible to focus, my motivation was terrible, and I snapped on anyone over the smallest thing. I knew about Ritalin... also knew its excess side effects. I heard about Adderall and decided maybe I should speak with my PCP. He prescribed me Adderall, a pill that can either make or break you. If you have had ANY history of drug abuse, AVOID IT. It took me a month to realize I was abusing it. I lost sleep, weight, and gained a tolerance. When I decided I'd better let my wife handle my medication, she gave me my two IRs per day and still does. It helped a lot. The medication is wonderful for ADHD but can very easily kill you if you abuse it."