Adderall User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Ang...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 9, 2024

"I was on Adderall XR with an evening IR booster dose for 2 years. It worked great at first. My brain was so quiet that I could think intentionally. My panic-anxiety left... turns out, it was caused by incessant brain chatter. I was so relieved that I almost cried. As time went on, I realized I had few feelings. No joy, no warmth. Life had become a series of tasks, which I was doing far better with Adderall, but at what cost? 2 months ago, I realized, 'I can't do this anymore.' I had lost that warm, fuzzy feeling when my child bounces in with a new project she's proud of, or comes home so proud of her A on a math test she had struggled with. Am I better without it? My home is more messy, my errands/calls are falling behind from forgetfulness. I can't hear myself think sometimes. But I'm human again, and able to be the warm, loving mother I need to be. It was great short-term (1 yr) to get me back on track. But after, it stole my humanity."

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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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!!!"

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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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."

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

For ADHD "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."

• Tiz...
• September 29, 2018

For ADHD "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"

• Jwr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2019

For Narcolepsy "Adderall works exceptionally well for me with one caveat. Don't believe for one bit that all generics are the same. Before filling your script, call around and find out which brands the pharmacies carry. If it's Mallinckrodt, find another pharmacy to fill at. I can take any brand of Adderall and it works for me without many side effects EXCEPT Mallinckrodt. I don't know what they do to their pills, but they make me sick. They give me a severe headache, extreme nausea, and abdominal pain. If you look online, you will see that other people report the same. So shop around for something other than Mallinckrodt. Good luck."

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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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."

• lad...
• April 1, 2015

For Fatigue "I just started Adderall 20mg about a week now. Before, I was on 10 mg, not extended release, just tabs for 2 months. I'm always so tired. The higher dose helps me stay awake and function through my days. Glad something works, so far no side effects noted."

• Not...
• August 22, 2022

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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."

• Sof...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2016

For ADHD "I knew I struggled with ADD in college but refused to go on medication because of the stigma associated with Adderall. My father has ADD as well and refused medications. Now at 56, he is homeless, can't hold down a job, can't control his finances, health, or any responsibilities. When I graduated college and started my full-time job, I realized that I was heading towards the same path as my pops. I love my job and am very passionate about it, but following instructions or staying on task during an 8-hour workday was IMPOSSIBLE. 5mg of XR/day (2x on my v. busy days) saved my job and life! I feel like I finally have a clutch to support me with my disability now. It has improved every aspect of my life: social, financial, academic, etc."

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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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."

• Drk...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 12, 2017

For Narcolepsy "The efficacy of Adderall in any condition that you take it over is dependent upon the quality of the generic brand that your pharmacy carries. Although a pharmacist will not want to tell you this, a generic product can vary plus or -20% variation from the brand-name drug. This was a result of the Hatch-Waxman Act. Moreover, and most disturbingly, only the generic company itself knows the results that they conducted and required for a generic manufacturer to manufacture a generic drug require bioequivalency testing. However, they, and I emphasize 'They' because it is only the generic company itself that conducts the test and knows the results besides the FDA. Only the generic firm and the FDA know the exact test results. Research different generic reviews, because this makes all the difference in your experience with generic Adderall IR."

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

For ADHD "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."

• Fog...
• August 19, 2018

For Narcolepsy "Adderall has given me some of my life back. I can tell you this for certain. Without it, I was lost and on the brink of suicide. Now I can be a father, husband, and most importantly, a normal human being again! I take 20 mg, 3 times a day. It is still not enough to keep me from napping twice a day before 5 pm, but it helps. I still feel as if I’m in a fog for most of my morning and afternoon, but at least I'm not worried about crashing my car or falling asleep on the job. Personally, I have not suffered side effects. My blood pressure is very good, I don’t get jitters, and the medicine actually calms me tremendously. Without it, I was simply a mess! If you even think you may suffer from narcolepsy, take this medicine. I can’t say that enough. Take it, and find some happiness again!"

• kri...
• May 22, 2015

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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!"

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

For ADHD "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."

• ski...
• October 6, 2013

For ADHD "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."