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Displaying 454 questions associated with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Why am I so insensitive to Adderall XR and need a really large dose to feel the effect?

I have tried many kinds of ADHD medicines, but none worked for me. Recently I tried Adderall XR and it worked absolutely amazing. However, later I discovered something terrifying. I thought I took 2 pills of Adderall XR 10mg, but I just discovered that I have confused with 10mg and 30mg capsules... read more

What to expect when switching from Adderall IR to XR?

I was prescribed adderall IR 40mg for about 7 years. Recently I started to expirence a few negative side effects. Nothing major, more annoying than serious. I saw my doctor a few days ago and he switched me to 20mg XR twice daily. Today was my second day taking the new Med so I’m not sure if... read more

How to get switched from Vyvanse to Adderall?

How to get doctor to switch you from Vyvanse to Adderall if Vyvanse is making me lazy and moody?

Has anyone taken Mallinckrodt generic Adderall IR?

I’ve been going to Wegmans pharmacy for awhile now and they’ve been filling my scripts with a light blue round pill with a U27 imprint. I believe the manufacture is Aurolife. Yesterday I went to pick up my medicines and saw the stickers saying "This is the same medication... read more

Why does Adderall make me so tired now when it used to make me focused and energized?

I have been taking Adderall for about a year and a half. I would try to only take it when needed, days I have class or work, because I did not want to deal with side effects if I didn’t have to or become dependent/ grow a tolerance. I stopped taking it regularly when summer break started so... read more

Vyvanse is working great for me but it’s giving me diarrhea. Can I take a probiotic to help?

I’d like to try to help the diarrhea side effect as I am not experiencing any other bad effects. I can’t seem to find anything online with someone starting a probiotic on this medicine.

It's my first time taking Adderall IR (20mg) and I really don't feel any real changes?

I was just diagnosed with ADHD today and I was given Adderall. I was given a dose of 10mg, I took it and after not feeling it for 90 minutes, I took another one. I really don't feel anything different. I still can't watch a 15 minute YouTube video without pausing and randomly searching... read more

How to sleep when taking Adderall? I am experiencing insomnia side effects?

I have taken Adderall on and off my whole life. My doctor prescribed me 10mg of XR I normal take this for about a month and then will jump to 20mg. I just went back on it and I am experiencing insomnia side effects... I take it every morning at 8:00am on the dot never abuse it. I eat normal maybe a... read more

What justifies taking marijuana for anxiety?

Hypothetically speaking... a student is diagnosed with ADHD and takes vyvanse as prescribed. However one of the side effects of the medication makes them anxious and makes it difficult for them to go to sleep. They tried a lower dose of vyvanse but they had trouble focusing on it. Is it dangerous... read more

Insurance will no longer cover Vyvanse?

I'm 60 years old and have been taking Vyvanse 50 mg for almost 10 years. It has worked amazing and I've had no issues. This past year CVS Caremark all of a sudden decided to no longer cover it. My doc and I both filed an appeal... which was ultimately denied. Apparently, I have to try... read more

Wellbutrin SR or XL? Which one is better over all? Thank you!?

I have been on bupropion SR 150 mg for 10 days, and ringing on the ears has not subsided, and my sleep is terrible, even taking Xanax at night, only get 4 hours of sleep. Also my anxiety is a little worst. Will I be able to sleep? Will these side effects go away?

Does Lamictal help ADHD/ADD?

Just wondering is all.

Adderall - Chills when wearing off?

I just started taking Adderall. I Is this my imagination or am I sick? I took 40 mg of regular Adderall at 8:00 this morning and it wore off about noon and I started having chills even though it was 80 degrees. It’s now 4:30 and I’m having chills then sweats but no temperature. What is... read more

How effective is Adderall and guanfacine together for ADHD/ADD?

Was prescribed 15mg Adderall and 1mg guanfacine for my combined ADHD/ADD. I just started the guanfacine a week or so ago and I don’t think it is doing anything. I don’t have a good sleep schedule due to being a college student and often stay up for long time in the night or struggle to... read more

Adderall or anti-depressant?

I have a 20 year old son who took Adderall from 1st grade until some time in high school when he started not liking the way it made him feel. Since graduating, he's been on Wellbutrin once but he says it didn't do anything. Being 20, he says he wants to be able to control his own mind.... read more

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