Adderall XR User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Mag...
• January 24, 2019

For Narcolepsy "Adderall XR 25 gave me my life back that narcolepsy, cataplexy, hypnagogic hallucinations, night terrors, excessive fatigue, and depression had taken from me. Regretfully, now I am on Medicare, and even though for six months my Part D covered the Adderall XR, my new plan will not. They say it is not an FDA-approved drug for narcolepsy. I think it should be. Did they ask any of us that used it? Not me. I am forced to either go generic trial and error or just go back to a nightmare life again in my retirement years when my husband and I were planning to move and to travel in our camper a little. Plus, I am scared of withdrawals after twenty years of use."

• Ael...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2019

For ADHD "I was on 10 MG XR for 3 months and it worked amazingly. This is a very good medication if you have trouble functioning like a normal person, although be prepared for really dark thoughts if you decide to stop taking it. Withdrawal from this drug is no joke, it can make you want to die...but if you keep taking it or taper off slowly, you should be fine."

• B A...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2017

For ADHD "Mine may be a somewhat rarer case of ADHD that is very severe, and my response to amphetamines is almost perfectly paradoxical for the best-known effects. I sleep better and longer with significant blood concentration (it's neutral for going to sleep but keeps me asleep longer), have a better appetite, cannot achieve euphoria or a 'high' from amphetamines, only a mild feeling of extra energy. For me, Adderall is far less effective than single ingredient D-isomer formulations. Best guess is that the L-isomer is what ruins it for my condition or perhaps the more exotic salts. Vyvanse, Desoxyn, Dexedrine are much more effective and without side effects for me. Didn't expect the difference, but Adderall doesn't work well with my brain chem."

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2011

For ADHD "I have been on Adderall for several years now and can't say enough good things about the medicine. It helps me to focus on tasks, and now that I am in college, it has really helped with my studies. It took me a while to come to the realization that I needed something to help with my ADD, and I am glad I was prescribed Adderall. The side effects for me have been loss of appetite. I would have insomnia, but I take anti-anxiety medicine before going to bed to counteract the medication. My short and unscientific philosophy on Adderall is that it bridges the gap between wanting to do something and actually doing something."

• Chr...
• October 29, 2014

For ADHD "My 10 y/o daughter used this medication for several months. Was not as effective as a previous medication (Vyvanse). Did not last that long (effect wore off mid-day) and caused her to have an increased heart rate daily. In addition, her entire mood changed. She became uninterested in even her favorite things, almost like a depression, and she also became extremely moody. Very irritable and easily agitated and upset."

• FUT...
• February 14, 2012

For ADHD "I am a 36-year-old African American female graduate student who is currently applying to med school while working full-time in a hospital pharmacy. I had been on Effexor 150 mg daily for several years for depression. Last March (2011), I was diagnosed with ADHD by an LCSW with 30 years of experience in the field. Initially, I was on Concerta 36 mg, but switched to the less expensive Adderall XR 20 mg daily. I find that my concentration is much better, but I have lost 30 lbs. and have a decreased libido. After taking Adderall XR 20 mg for only 3 months, I saw significant improvements in my MCAT score (8th MCAT attempt)! This year, I will definitely obtain a competitive score and finally secure my spot in med school. THANKS, ADDERALL XR!"

• Mit...
• September 11, 2011

For Narcolepsy "I have always been tired a lot (chronic fatigue), but symptoms worsened after my son had a near-death auto accident, he was only 4. I took antidepressants for 8 years. It worsened my chronic fatigue. I was a mess, everything was falling apart around me. I did research on Adderall and talked to my doctor. I take 40 mg a day, I can't explain how much better I feel. I have control of my life again. I have energy to care for my family for the first time in years. Side effects are irritability at night and insomnia, but the longer you are on it and the earlier you take it, it doesn't cause too many problems sleeping."

• Rjo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2016

For ADHD "I was taking generic Adderall 10 mg twice a day. I took it for a month and had a number of side effects that disappeared over time, except for 2 of them: increased excessive urination and stomach problems. So my doctor switched me to Adderall XR 20 mg. The side effects are pretty much gone so far, I have been getting a sour stomach, but I started a pretty good probiotic-9 strains, 50 billion bacteria-and it's helped some. I've been on the XR for 3 days now. I can't say much for it being consistently effective though, it's also much more subtle as far as focus/concentration goes, and it seems to wear off much sooner than it's supposed to, though it's hard to tell. I experience no crash at all. It's definitely much gentler than the IR version."

• LA4...
• November 30, 2014

For ADHD "I love it. It helps me succeed in subjects/work tasks that I have struggled with so much in the past, which has affected my self-esteem. I have been on it for 5 years. I take 20 mg twice a day and feel a need to go up a bit for the dosage. It's been a while and doesn't feel as effective."

• Amp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2023

For ADHD "I have struggled with ADHD throughout my entire life, and even simple tasks like cleaning my room have been challenging for me. I was initially prescribed Concerta in 1st grade, and I continued taking medication until I finished high school. However, I decided to take a break from medication during that time. Now that ADHD is affecting my adult life, I wanted to get back on medication. In 2021, I was prescribed Adderall IR, and it worked like a miracle. All of my problems seemed to be resolved, and every day felt like a blessing. However, my general doctor was no longer able to prescribe Adderall, so I had to find a psychiatrist who accepted my insurance. It took months to find one, but eventually, I got prescribed 20 mg of Adderall XR. On the first day of taking it, I experienced its effects, but they only lasted for about 3 hours. I found this to be strange but didn't think much of it. In the following days, I noticed very little to no change in my symptoms. Instead, I started experiencing a rapid heart rate, stomach pains, and anxiety, which I had never felt before. During the two-month supply of Adderall prescribed by my general doctor, it seems that there may have been a substitution of ingredients. These new symptoms have left me concerned and uncertain about the medication's effectiveness. I believe it's important to discuss these issues with my psychiatrist and explore other options that may better suit my needs."

• bli...
• September 6, 2011

For ADHD "My 10-year-old son has taken Adderall XR for about 3 years now. This medication is amazing! Twenty years ago, my oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD, and I refused to medicate him because all of the children I knew that were medicated were 'zombies.' This time, when I had a child with ADHD, I decided it was not fair to not medicate him and am so glad I did. With Adderall, he is alert and well-behaved (for the most part). He says he can focus instead of daydreaming all the time. Insomnia and loss of appetite are the only problematic side effects we have, but they have been easily remedied with Pediasure and melatonin. I take him off medicines two weekends per month to be sure he's not getting dependent and he goes right back to his normal ADHD self."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 6, 2018

For ADHD "I've been taking Adderall XR 25 mg with an optional 10 mg of instant release in the evening for a little over a year now, and it works almost as well as when I started. For me, it seems to last about 8 hours. Some of its benefits have lessened, but it really helps with reducing impulsivity and hyperactivity-I seem to have endless patience, which is very helpful."

• Bra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 26, 2019

For ADHD "Well, first off. Adderall is an amphetamine, which assists with the production of dopamine. Very close relation to meth. I am 21 years old, and I started Adderall again. Previously, I was on Adderall from ages 8 to 13, and it worked great. Some say ADHD is not real and it's just a symptom of bad health, etc. I have been very, very healthy and unhealthy, which produced no change in brain fog. Now that engineering is my main task in life, I seem to have a hefty amount of brain fog. Adderall does, in fact, help with focus, but the downside is the extreme crashes that happen when you stop taking it."

• NBA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2012

For ADHD "My focus and energy increased immensely. I did a 4 to 6-page research final paper in 3 days. I finally can focus on tasks and not spend hours and hours on one task because I dozed off and daydreamed. I also did a 13-page AP English paper within 9 days. I'm glad I decided to take Adderall XR at the end of high school, and now I will be taking it while I'm in college. Is it a cognitive enhancer, which is said a lot? ABSOLUTELY NOT. It doesn't make you smarter, it doesn't improve your thinking, and it doesn't improve your memory. It just does what it's supposed to do and helps you focus. The bad thing is that it is hard to sleep."

• ggg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2015

For ADHD "Worked perfectly for the first week (10 mg), my mind was completely clear, and I felt almost no anxiety whatsoever. Second week (20 mg), started feeling suicidal, worst I've ever felt in my entire life. Parents thought it was out of character, I couldn't stop crying-worst emotional pain I've ever felt (I've never felt like that before). Was convinced it wasn't the medication, but felt better as soon as I stopped taking it. If you're feeling this way while being on it, it's probably the medication... I was convinced that it wasn't until I started seeing that a couple of other people had similar reactions. 19/female"

• Ton...
• July 11, 2014

For ADHD "I was prescribed Adderall XR for lack of focus and attention. After being on the medicine (10 mg) for 4 days, I felt very confused and had trouble talking. I was stumbling over my words and second-guessing myself. My appetite was altered (as expected), but I made sure I ate frequently. I also noticed I was very impulsive and short-tempered, more than usual. I just wasn't my normal self on this medicine. I'm glad it has worked for many people, but it did not agree with me."

• Bry...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 7, 2024

For ADHD "I've tried them all: Concerta, Vyvanse, etc. Adderall XR is the ultimate winner. Even with tolerance to all these medications, this one still seems to get the job done. It's been 6 years on ADHD meds. I've tried them all for reasons of tolerance. Vyvanse ideally would be the winner because it's a prodrug, but still falls short once you get tolerant to it. Adderall XR just seems to break through the tolerance again and again. There is a reason this one is higher rated. Good luck."

• Tra...
• October 19, 2016

For ADHD "Takes about an hour to two hours before effects take hold. Ability to focus and think clearly becomes apparent. Some shortness of breath here and there. I'm fit and active. Increased symptoms of PMS during cycle."

• Dac...
• September 15, 2008

For ADHD "I am in my 30s and have been taking Adderall XR for three months. Seriously, what a difference I have seen in my life! My mind is 100% more clear, and I am so much more levelheaded and organized. I wish I had gone to the doctor years ago for my ADHD instead of just living with it. Now, I am so happy to have the ability to control my thoughts and accomplish my goals. I occasionally get insomnia, but I have had insomnia for most of my life. I also have lost weight and didn't have much to lose, so I have to start eating even if I'm not hungry. No other side effects for me."

• Yea...
• August 24, 2017

For ADHD "Adderall XR does exactly what it's supposed to for me. I suffer from very little noticeable side effects. The most noticeable ones are insomnia when first taking this medication, lack of hunger in the beginning, and slight dry mouth. Overall, the side effects are not bad at all. The only negative for me is it feels like the medication stops working after 6 hours for me."

• Pro...
• August 27, 2008

For ADHD "My son is nine now, and he takes Adderall XR 20 mg. He was only 4 years old when I finally decided to have him tested. He was so active, never finished what he was doing, never got along with other kids. But now he's a straight 'A' student. He's always trying new things. I don't have to think for him anymore, now he thinks for himself. This was the only drug he has ever tried, but I would not change it for the world."

• Jay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2021

For ADHD "Worked really well for the first week or so, but then really made me more irritable and gave me uncontrollable suicidal urges that ultimately sent me to the hospital. The suicidal urges stopped after dropping the medication. I wouldn't recommend against the medication, I would just proceed with caution as the side effects can vary in intensity from person to person."

• Lov...
• March 17, 2009

For ADHD "I love Adderall. I'm 38 years old and a very accomplished and successful person. I started taking Adderall this year, and it has done wonders for my productivity. It makes me sad that I hadn't discovered it earlier in my life. To think what I could have accomplished. Like a lot of people, I start 10 things and finish none. Adderall helps me stay on task. It's like responsibility in a pill."

• Ano...
• October 6, 2009

For ADHD "I have always been a gifted student, but struggled to pick anything up in class. My entire life, I would go to class and walk out gaining nothing but a couple of good daydreams. I thought I had ADD a very long time ago and asked my mom to have me checked; but being the proud mom she was, her son couldn't have ADD. This year, I started college and the same trend of gaining nothing from lectures remained. I was sick of putting in the effort to go to class and getting nothing from it. I was diagnosed last November and tried a few medications prior to Adderall XR. This medication changed my college career; I can now go to class and follow my professor through the entire lecture. I no longer need to reread everything to understand it."

• asd...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 7, 2023

For ADHD "At first, it was an eye-opener - I could sit at my desk and do the work I intended to do - suddenly the day has way more hours in it and I don't get sidetracked and pace around thinking about the meaning of existence for no reason and what the hell I've spent 4 hours thinking about. But its effectiveness wears off over time and for me, once I had the realization that this is what dopamine is and this is how your motivation is affected, it is much healthier for me to just hack my motivation in other ways - a cold shower first thing in the morning does a lot - and I could be JUST as effective off it - and more proud of myself for being effective without the aid of this substance which made me more irritated, less social, and just like a mouse on a wheel without true emotional states. I recommend people at least try it, but for me, I function better and feel more 'alive' without it."