Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Questions (Page 8)

Strattera, Concerta or Adderall XR - Which worked best for you?

Hi, I've decided to start taking meds for my ADHD (I've been tested by a psychiatrist as a child and as an adult and am most definitely ADHD). At the moment I'd choose between Strattera, Concerta and Adderall XR which is the one recommended by the psych. who last tested me as it is... read more

How do I wean myself off of straterra?

I am on 80 mg I don't like it

My 9 year old was just put on Ritalin for ADD and at times he's very emotional?

We are still trying to figure out his dosage, but so far he seems to be doing well on it-we are doing 10mg for now. By the end of the day though or even sometimes during the middle of the day, he gets very emotional-is this normal with Ritalin? Some days he'll cry or get upset over nothing and... read more

Has taking strattera made anyone else easily lose their temper and be mean?

My boyfriend just started taking Straterra for ADHD about a month ago. He's become very temperamental, gets angry very easily, and has been kind of mean to me. He's definitely different than he was a month ago. Has anyone else experienced this?

Ritalin LA vs. Concerta (ER)?

After several attempts to find which ADHA medication that worked for my child, Ritalin LA 20 mg. did the trick (all the non-extended medications were wearing off around 1:00 PM). He takes one 20 mg. capsule at 7:20 AM with breakfast, has a good school day, and the medication is worn off around 4:30... read more

If vyvanse stops working, could I take adderall?

I saw my doctor yesterday about my Vyvanse barely working(even with dose adjustment) and he said he has never had this happen or even heard of it. So he prescribed me Concerta. It has been absolutely horrible, my focus is worse, hallucinations(auditory), headaches, etc. My doctor didn't want... read more

Trouble breathing after Vyvanse?

Hi all! Just a warning this is going to be a long question so you can understand the full extent of my problem... So I started taking Vyvanse a little more than year and a half ago, and was on it for about 7 or 8 months at 70mg once daily, I stopped taking it almost a year ago... As soon as I... read more

Guanfacine - someone please read this ! (a worried dad)

My son is 4 years old. He has ODD, OCD and ADHD. He says no to everything you want him to do and yes to everything you don’t want him to do. He started on half a milligram of guanfacine In the morning and half a milligram at night. The doctor said we will notice a difference in two weeks.... read more

What is the difference in Adderall ER & Adderall XR?

I'm wondering what the difference in Adderall ER opposed to Adderall XR? I googled this question, but I couldn't find an answer to my question. When I ask other sources, they attempt to correct my by saying, I meant to say IR vs XR, but No... I'm asking the difference of ER & XR.

Is there any way to get Adderall to wear off faster?

I know this sounds silly, but I am prescribed 10mg of Adderall XR for my adult ADHD. I took my medication two hours later than I usually do (at 9am instead of 7am) and I'm worried it won't wear off before I go to sleep Is there anything I can do to get it out if my system faster, like... read more

I’m weaning off of Cymbalta; at the same time, I’m going off of Xanax and Klonopin?

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Acute Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, and ADHD in 2005, re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2010, and re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2018. I began with 120 mg of Cymbalta at night (2 60 mg capsules). I’m... read more

What is another drug simular to adderall?

Narcolepsy -Does Modafinil causes hair loss?

Hello! I'm 29 years old and have been taking Provigil for 3 months for hypersomnolence. I've noticed lately that I've been losing a good amount of hair from all over my head.specially in the center of my hair line. What is that about??

Citalopram - Will this help with adult A.D.H.D.?

Im 47 and need help with this also.

ADHD - Is my Adderall dosage is too high?

So I'm 25, I have SEVERE anxiety issues, panic attacks, and I was on anti depressants for 3 years. My doctor then decided I was "happy" enough to go off them and he began me on treatment for my ADHD. I am on Adderall XR 20mg a day, and Xanax .25 as needed (I have been on xanax for... read more