Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Questions (Page 9)

Is adderall 20mg stronger than vyvanse 50mg?

ADHD - should I ask my doctor to change from Adderall to Ritalin?

I was diagnosed with adult ADHD after both of my boys were diagnosed. I was taking Adderall 10mg x 2 times a day. That didn't work for long, so he put me on 20mg for am and 10mg for pm. For the last couple of weeks, I've noticed that if I take my afternoon dose (and I don't always... read more

Will a vyvanse keep me up all night?

I took a 50 mg today at 10:00 for the first time will it make me stay up all night if I don't have ADHD

Vyvanse - I found that 37.5 Phentermine was effective for my ADHD but is Vyvance Better?

Has anyone tried both (not at the same time, but to treat the same symptoms?) Phentermine also helped me with losing weight but the focus and stimulation I got from it helped me achieve so much more in a day. Also, Phentermine is not a lifestyle medication - never more than a few months. Also,... read more

Please Help!!! Hello. Just diagnosed with adhd. I was prescribed 20mg Adderall XR?

... I've been on this dosage for about 5 days. I take one capsule every morning. I've noticed a bit of slight swelling in my lymph nodes on the left side of my neck. I've been having trouble sleeping, and it makes me quite drowsy throughout the day when I take it . I was wondering.... read more

Is there a difference between bupropion hcl xl and wellbutrin xl?

read the comments on wellbutrin xl on this site, one comment suggested getting wellbutrin, more $$? have very mild depression and adult ADHD. met with doctor today and when i picked up medication was burporpion, subsitute for Wellbutrin. so started investigating before i get started. appreciate the... read more

Adderall Xr 20mg doesn't last as long as I need it to what should I do??

Last month I was diagnosed with adhd/add I had signs of it all my life but with my new job I decided to get treaded finally last month and was prescribed adderall Xr 20 for my first script it works great but doesn't last all day like I need it to I work about 15 hrs a day and the adderall only... read more

Adderall: how long does it last and taking different amounts??

I've recently been prescribed 15mg of adderall instant release for my ADD. I'm 19 year old, female, college student. I've been taking the adderall for about 2 and a half months now and find that it usually kicks in after about 20 mins and I only feel the effects for about 3.5... read more

Vyvanse 50mg, stronger dose???

I'm on Vyvanse 50mg and feel like it's just not strong enough. I used to be on Adderall and also tried Adderall XR. I was given Adderall 20mg -3 times a day and it seemed to be an okay dosage amount for me. I'm trying to find that equivalent dose of Adderall to what I should take... read more

Adult ADHD - I take Adderall XR 30mg, it no longer works for me. I thought of increasing dose, but?

... doctor suggested stopping the medicine for a couple of weeks then restart. Stating that I was building up tolerance to the dose and stopping would allow me to not have the tolerance anymore. Not sure I can handle doing this with my job etc. Any thoughts? Please advise!

What type of doctor can prescribe Adderall? Do I need to have a Psychiatrist or can my family MD?

D-amphetamine Salt Combo VS. Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine?

So I am perscibed Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine. Question: What is the difference between the one stated above and specifically D-amphetamine Salt Combo. Took the latter for years and Veteran Affairs just prescribed the first one! Thank you so much for any reply offered. Also, if I can help... read more

What is a good Adderall starting dose?

I am 20 years old, and was just diagnosed with ADHD. My doctor prescribed me 20mg Adderall IR twice a day. The first few days were really good. I had a lot of energy, and was really focused. After the third day I started to feel really tired, drowsy, and irritated with everything. I'm not too... read more

Does your tongue ever swell on Adderall?

Sometimes when I take my Adderall my tongue swells and it rubs on my teeth a lot. The next couple days it will be extremely sorry and even hard to eat. I don't have any other issues like swollen throat or anything like that, so I'm not worried about an allergy. Just wondering if it... read more

Hello folks. I just picked up my month's supply of Adderall (20 mg twice daily) at CVS no less. I?

... looked at the tablets when I got home and thought they were from SANDOZ which I usually get, took a tablet and headed out the door. For some reason I didn't feel the med was working quite the same and when I got home I discovered the brand name was AUROBINDO. I opened the bottle and took a... read more