Narcolepsy Questions (Page 3)

Crippling muscle pain from Adderall?

I have been taking Adderall for almost 4 years for ADD - currently prescribed 30mg bid. In the past few months I have been experiencing awful muscle pain in both my upper arms. The muscles feel so cramped and tender that I can't raise either arm. It can last up to 4 or 5 days at a time. Anyone... read more

Is Nuvigil a narcotic like Aderrall?

I was approved for Aderrall, but learned it was a narcotic. After more research, I see that it is basically pharmaceutical grade amphetamine. A friend suggested Nuvigil, but didn't know if it was a narcotic. I know people on Aderrall and some of them act just like meth heads. One friend went... read more

What exactly is Captagon and why was it banned?

Are adderall pills with dextroamphetamine the same as just amphetamine salts ?

Every time I get a prescription from my Dr. Its for adderall 30mg. Sometimes at the pharmacy I get orange oval pills which are fine. But sometimes I get a different manufacturer and the label reads amphetamine/dextramphetamine. These seem to not have the same affect on me From what I have found... read more

How can I be sitting here falling asleep and having just taken my morning 15mg dextroamphetamine??

I am an adult female who was diagnosed as having ADHD after extensive testing in 2005. I was eventually found to do great on 15mg ER dextroamphetamine 3 x's daily. I had to stop my meds due to losing insurance. Now I am 39, have insurance again and just worked my way back to that same dosage... read more

Can I take Cymbalta with tramadol, vicodin, xanax, flexeril and an amphetamine?

My name is james I have just been given cymbalta and I am scared I have been given other meds by other doctors and all were listed can anyone tell me if you have these meds also in combo with cymbalta. tramadol, vicodin, xanax, flexeril, and any anphetomine type ( ritalin,vivan)

Did you have a virus before getting narcolepsy?

I am curious about this because my daughter and I got mono and really never recovered.

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine - is my medication the instant release?

the pill is amphetamine salt 10 mg blue oval with 10 on one side and b 972 on the other side,generic for adderall, is this really same stuff as street amphetamines? is it true there is an extended release and an instant release? if so, which one is mine?

Equivalent mg to mg comparison for Adderall and Vyvanse?

Can anyone tell me the equivalent mg to mg comparison for Adderall and Vyvanse. Which would be better for severe ADHD, 50 mg Adderall or 70 mg Vyvanse?

Feeling like in a dream while awake, Excessive sleeping?

At the moment I'm 23 years old. I've gone threw many of these episodes throughout my life, almost failing high school, to failing out of college, and losing multiple jobs. My latest "episode" has been my scariest yet; I ended up going to the hospital twice for my symptoms,... read more

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??

If my Psychiatrist RETIRES and has been prescribing me medication that most MD's would be against?

I am sure most MD's or Psychiatrists would not be willing to write my prescription of 3 30mg IR adderall and 5 2mg xanax daily. I have taken both medications for quite sometime and my Psych Dr is retiring. I dont know what to do and I dont know pharmacy laws at all. Should I have her write me... read more

Nuvigil - how long does this stuff take to work?

I am on day 1 of taking nuvigil. I took 1 x 250mg after waking from a 14 hour sleep (my husband woke me up).. I feel very tired (more than I normally am after sleeping 14 hrs) and it has been about 3 hours since I took the medicine. I know it is extremely early, but I feel that such a potent... read more

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

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