Adderall User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• jai...
• April 2, 2008

For ADHD "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."

• 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."

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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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!"

• Bio...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 11, 2013

For Narcolepsy "I've been on Adderall for six months for narcolepsy. It has given me a life back. It has helped my severe daytime sleepiness by about 80%. There are times if I'm really tired that I can tell the med doesn't help. But mostly it is excellent. The only thing I don't like about it is the crash after the med wears off. I can tell a huge difference. And it is also disappointing that I have to take meds to stay awake each day. But overall, I would say I'm very thankful for it."

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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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

For ADHD "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)."

• art...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 25, 2012

For Narcolepsy "I am a 69-year-old female who has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since I was in my 30s. The CFS came long after the FMS, but Adderall 20 mg 3 times daily has made my life bearable, enabled me to stay awake, boosted my energy (I also have Hashimoto's disease - hypothyroid), and has provided me with a feeling of normalcy. I see my doctor every 3 months for blood work and medical care. Got a new script today, but insurance wants a pre-authorization, which will take 3-4 days, and I am out of this medication. Guess it will be a sleepy weekend coming up! Adderall rocks!"

• ker...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 8, 2024

For ADHD "I got diagnosed with ADHD at 26, however, I showed signs of the condition my entire life. I was put on Adderall, and yes, my entire life changed because I had an answer. The medication is a love-hate relationship. The side effects include no appetite, dry mouth, upset stomach (upon first taking the medicine), and cold hands and feet. However, the benefits are life-changing. I can focus on work/school, daily chores aren't impossible, and my impulse control has improved significantly. I take 15 mg IR in the morning and 10 mg IR in the afternoon (previously have been on combos of IR and XR as well). This medication is life-changing for those who truly struggle with ADHD."

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

For ADHD "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."

• cha...
• August 4, 2008

"I have found that as an 8-year drug addict to painkillers, I was able to focus on staying off my drug of choice by taking Adderall. I believe it has helped me stay clean and off all painkillers for 1 year now."

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

For ADHD "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."

• a g...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2023

For ADHD "Adderall saved me. I went back to college and was finally able to start passing school. My depression started getting better, my mood has become more stabilized, and I can enjoy things without getting 'ADD freeze,' as I like to call it. I started getting better at my job too. I love this medication! Thank goodness for Adderall!"

• Sou...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2014

For ADHD "Adderall has been a blessing to me. I take 30mg twice a day, and my thinking has become so much more clear. I am now able to pay attention and absorb what is going on around me. I have had no negative side effects except for an occasional night where it might take me an extra 30 minutes to fall asleep. I still have a healthy appetite since taking Adderall. This medicine has made my life so much better."

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

For ADHD "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."

• WOW...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 19, 2017

For ADHD "While not perfect, this drug helped me achieve around an 80% improvement in my focus, attention, and ability to see tasks through to the end. I take 20 mg IR in the morning and 20 mg early in the afternoon. I was never diagnosed with A.D.D when I was a kid, likely because I barely went to see doctors as a child. I used illicit drugs my whole life until it caused me to almost kill myself. After being clean for a year, I noticed my problems persisted with attention, focus, and finishing tasks. After seeing a psychiatrist and getting a proper test/diagnosis, I'm grateful. It's helped a lot."

• Mil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 15, 2016

For ADHD "What a genius medication! It changed my life completely. I strongly believe, based on my experiences using it for over a year, that Adderall is extremely helpful for those who really suffer from ADHD. I'm much more focused, happy, and I get a lot accomplished each day, my emotions are in place. It helps me keep my weight down. There are some side effects, my main concern is trouble sleeping, but that can be controlled with meditation and other methods. I wish I had gotten diagnosed earlier, my life would have been much different. But it's never too late. Grateful for this medicine."