Adderall and Insomnia: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Law...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2017

For ADHD "Please be aware of all side effects before taking this drug. Adderall is highly addictive, and it is very likely that taking this drug will lead one to continue to do so for a long period of time out of necessity. It's best to slowly decrease the intake of the drug so the withdrawal symptoms are not too intense. Taking more than prescribed can lead to severe and even life-threatening situations. Hallucinations, hearing voices, severe insomnia, and personality changes are inevitable if abused. With that being said, this is a highly effective yet short-term solution because of the dependency factor. At times, the side effects may be so severe that the person taking the drug doesn't even notice because they are so happy and focused on everything else. Notice excessive movement?"

• Anonymous
• December 14, 2011

For ADHD "I was diagnosed with ADD at 21, as a junior in college. Before Adderall, I was an average student. I had a short attention span and difficulty efficiently completing tasks. The first time I took it, I read long passages and retained all the information. I actually followed my professors in class. I didn't dread studying anymore; I actually kind of enjoyed it! I couldn't believe it. Within 2 semesters, my GPA has gone from a 3.1 to a 3.5. There are only a few downsides that come to mind. First, I have trouble falling asleep at night. Next, I get irritated when studying/tasks are interrupted. Also, coming off of it, I feel extremely tired for at least 3 or 4 days."

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2016

"I personally didn't like the way I felt when I decided to take more before the scheduled time to take it. I was very agitated, couldn't sleep for 3 days even though I felt tired and wanted to sleep. Do not do more than the recommended dosage."

• Anonymous
• February 13, 2012

For ADHD "Double-edged sword with Adderall. Great for concentration, brought my college GPA from a 2.5 to a 3.7, amazing. Although I do have trouble sleeping with it, and I often have mild bouts of depression, and a roller coaster of emotion that I never have had before. Although it is important to state that this may be because I am not eating as much and forget to eat, which could easily cause these symptoms. AMAZING for athletics, I am able to run 3-4 times farther with this, really great. A nice feeling when it's working and with a definite comedown. It's important to mention I am on the IR version, which could be causing these side effects. My food habits are also now VERY healthy."

• Jes...
• February 9, 2013

For ADHD "It makes me not able to sleep, irritable, and when I take it, I just don't feel like me."

• Anonymous
• November 30, 2011

For Narcolepsy "Lots of side effects - Keeps me awake when taking 50 mg a day - makes it hard to go to sleep at night, involuntary muscle movement at times, kills the sex life."

• emi...
• November 21, 2013

For ADHD "Keeps you focused. However, when it wears off, I can't sleep till 6 hours later."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2010

For ADHD "I've been taking Adderall for 3 years and have experienced extreme nervousness, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, dizziness, etc. Adderall is not for all."

• Sle...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 16, 2023

For Narcolepsy "This makes me feel almost normal. I can make it through the day without feeling like I’m going to fall asleep. The only negative is that it causes insomnia."

• Joe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 17, 2019

For ADHD "I do not recommend anyone taking Adderall. I was unable to eat or sleep while taking this medication. It caused severe stunting of my growth."