Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Questions (Page 10)

Am I supposed to take Adderall, Xanax, and Percocet together?

I have been taking Adderall and Xanax for two years now. I recently had dental work done and I was prescribed Percocets So today I took all three as prescribed and my back hurts between my shoulder blades. Should I be concerned?

Adderall - weird side effects: super red hands, itchiness, some bumps?

... am having these weird side effects or i don't know what to call it?? About 25-30 minutes after i take the Adderall, I get super red hands, itchiness, some bumps (rash like)... etc... is this all normal? and has anyone ever experienced this before. i never had this problem with the medicine... read more

Is Propranolol good for Increased Heart Rate and High Blood Pressure?

I was just wondering if propranolol was a good medication for people to take who have Increased Heart Rates or BPM while taking a medication for ADHD.Also for people who have trouble with their Blood Pressure.I was just prescribed this medication and I was told that because my heart beats faster... read more

What is the usual adult dose of Ritalin?

How do I approach my therapist about ADHD ?

Im currently on meds for depression, ocd and anxiety. But i have many of the symptoms of ADHD. Could i possibly be depressed because of the lack of motivation, not finishing building my deck, etc... ? Im constantly forgetting things; names sadly, (my exits) to work, appts. I feel im taking the... read more

Has anyone else taking adderall or XR, and uses tobacco had increased nicotine cravings/use?

Since being prescribed Adderall XR, I've noticed an enormous increase in my tobacco use. I'm not sure if the urge is related to taking the adderall, or if it is psychological, which I suppose would be related after all. I've used chewing tobacco on and off since I was eighteen and... read more

Adderall XR for ADD - feet and calves keep cramping, why?

Just started on Adderall XR for my ADD (20mgs per day) 2 days ago, the first night I went to sleep fine (not surprising seeing I take 50mgs of Seroquel and 40mgs of Prozac at bedtime), last night thou no sleep at all till 7:30 am because my feet and calves keep cramping... Any ideas why? I took... read more

Is anyone on Vyvanse? Thinking about switching from Adderall

Is anyone on vyvanse? I'm thinking about switching from adderall nc it's not helping, but I heard vyvanse was very strong please enlighten me?? Thanks so much!!

If I switch doctors will I be able to continue with adderall?

I am unhappy with my neurologist however, he has prescribed me adderall 10 mg 2 times a day and to be honest I am much more organized, I tend to pay attention longer and I am able to comprehend what I hear instead of drifting off into space. If I switch doctors will I be able to still be able to... read more

Is concerta a narcotic?

does it show up in drug screens? Is it a scheduled drug?

I was recently prescribed 10mg of Adderall 2x a day, is this safe?

All I can find on the internet are scary stories of becoming addicted to this drug and theyre usually from people who are not even prescribed it. I had a prefrontal cortex brain injury a year and a half ago and it's pushed my "functioning 'ADD' " to a point of struggling to... read more

Does Adderall build up?

I just started taking Adderall for ADD. My doctor put me on 10mg 2x/day. When I take it one day it works great. The next day I take it and I feel cranky, depressed and my heart rate is up. My stomach is also a little upset. Today I couldn't use the eliptical at the gym because it was hard to... read more

What effect does sugar have on Concerta & Intunive?

My grandson is 11 and he is given Concerta and Intuniv each morning. He is given his meds with breakfast that consists of either toast loaded with jelly falling off the bread, poptarts, donuts, etc. followed by a day filled with candy, cookies and milkshakes. I feel the junk/sugar has an effect on... read more

Vyvanse - Is breathing hard a side effect of it?

My child takes 40mg of vyvanse and since she has started breathing really hard off of it. But when she don't take it she still breaths hard. is this a side effect of it?

When is the best time to take strattera (morn,lunch, or bedtime) and should it be taken with food ?

my 15 yr old son is going to start taking strattera next week in place of his adderall xr he had a difficult time with the adderall not sleeping or eating. i want to make sure he takes the strattera the right way, and make sure he benefits from it with the least possible side affects he is starting... read more