Adderall XR for ADHD User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2014

"I have been on everything from Concerta to Wellbutrin to Vyvanse. Next to Vyvanse, Adderall XR has been the most helpful. If I take it any later than noon, I will absolutely have insomnia. I also have to be careful about the foods I eat, and especially try to avoid my multi-vitamin in the morning (because of the citric acid). It doesn't decrease my appetite, sometimes I feel like it increases it, but it prevents me from binge-eating. I take 20mg Adderall XR with 25mg of Zoloft and though it helps with my OCD tendencies that Adderall is likely to cause, I don't think the combination works as well as Adderall XR by itself. I will also occasionally have heart palpitations, but that's usually a sign that I need to limit my coffee intake!"

• Zephead
• January 11, 2014

"Been on it for five months. At first, didn't notice any change. Now I find myself daydreaming less. Concentration hasn't improved much, but I'm less impulsive and think things through more than I used to. Instead of having thousands of thoughts at once, I now only have hundreds. I like it it helps me."

• Braden
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 26, 2019

"Well first off. Adderall is an Amphetamine which assist with the production of dopamine. Very close relation to meth. I am 21 years old and I started Adderall again. Previously I was on Adderall from age 8-13 and it worked great. Some say ADHD is not real and it just a symptom of bad health etc... I have been very very healthy and unhealthy which produced no changed in brain fog. Now that engineering is my main task in like I seem to have a hefty amount of brain fog. Adderall does in fact help with focus but the downside is the extreme crashes that happen when you stop taking it."

• FUTURE...
• February 14, 2012

"I am a 36 year old African American female graduate student who is currently applying to med school, while working full-time in a hospital pharmacy. I had been on Effexor 150mg daily for several years for depression. Last March (2011), I was diagnosed with ADHD by a LCSW with 30 years of experience in the field. Initially, I was on Concerta 36mg, but switched to the less expensive Adderall XR 20mg daily. I find that my concentration is much better, but I have lost 30 lbs. & have a decreased libido. After taking Adderall XR 20mg for only 3 months, I saw significant improvements in my MCAT score (8th MCAT attempt)! This year, I am will definitely obtain a competitive score & finally secure my spot in med school. THANKS ADDERALL XR!"

• Anonymous
• October 14, 2011

"I have always known I was intelligent and a doer, but I could never finish a project or class work without starting another(2-3 really!) projects. Therefore I would always get depressed and feel worthless, I couldn't handle small talk and had extreme anxiety when I had to go to church because I couldn't sit still for more than 20-30 min without wanting to burst. My mom always found ways to teach me to calm myself down in different situations but she didn't understand how bad it was. She also didn't believe in medicating her children. I wish I could describe what my first 5 employers said about me when I left their companies. I will just say this, Adderall XR 20mg once in the morning has seriously made the difference in my life."

• Mika
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 13, 2022

"I was diagnosed with ADHD later in life. Started taking late 30s and have been on it almost a year. I started at 5mg and increased to 20mg over about 4 months. I don’t take it every day and I only do the 20 mg in the morning but I can take another 20mg but I rarely do. I really have not had any bad side effects. I am very aware of addictions so I will not abuse the drug. I find I am more focused and I am able to get things done. It’s not some magic drug but it does help you stay on task. It does not give me tons of energy where I can run circles around the neighborhood. I think it gives you normal energy to a person that does not have ADHD. . It just seems to help my mind slow down and rest. I actually rest better now because my thoughts are not all over the place. I would be trying to do 5 things at once and nothing would get done. Now I can focus one 1 thing until finished and move on"

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2011

"I have been on Adderall for several years now and can't say enough good things about the medicine. It helps me to focus on tasks and now that I am in college, it has really helped with my studies. It took me a while to come to the realization that I needed something to help with my ADD and I am glad I was prescribed Adderall. The side effects for me have been loss of appetite. I would have insomnia but I take anti-anxiety medicine before going to bed, to counter-act the medication. My short and unscientific philosophy on Adderall is that it bridges the gap between wanting to do something and actually doing something."

• Jay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2021

"Worked really well for the first week or so, but then really made me more irritable and gave me uncontrollable suicidal urges that ultimately sent me to the hospital. The suicidal urges stopped after dropping the medication. I wouldn't recommend against the medication, I would just proceed with caution as the side effects can vary in intensity from person to person."

• RjoyD
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2016

"I was taking Generic Adderall 10 mg twice a day. I took it for a month and had a number of side effects that disappeared over time, except for 2 of them, increased excessive urination and stomach problems. So my doctor switched me to Adderall XR 20 mg. The side effects are pretty much gone so far, I have been getting sour stomach, but I started a pretty good probiotic - 9 strains 50 billion bacteria- and it's helped some. I've been on the xr for 3 days now. I can't say much for it being consistently effective though, it's also much more subtle as far as focus/concentration goes, and it seems to wear off much sooner than its supposed to, though it's hard to tell. I experience no crash at all. It's definitely much gentler than the IR version."

• LA4589
• November 30, 2014

"I love it, it helps me succeed in subjects/ work tasks that I have struggled with so much in the past which has affected my self esteem. I have been on it for 5 years. I take 20 mg twice a day, and feel a need to go up a bit for the dosage, it's been a while and doesn't feel as effective. "

• asdfa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 7, 2023

"At first, it was an eye-opener - I could sit at my desk and do the work I intended to do - suddenly the day has way more hours in it and I don't get sidetracked and pace around thinking about the meaning of existence for no reason and what the hell I've spent 4 hours thinking about things. But its effectiveness wears off over time and for me, once I had the realization that this is what dopamine is and this is how your motivation is affected, it is much healthier for me to just hack my motivation in other ways - a cold shower first thing in the morning does a lot - and I could be JUST as effective off it - and more proud of myself for being effective without the aid of this substance which made me more irritated, less social, and just like a mouse on a wheel without true emotional states. I recommend people at least try it but for me, I function better and feel more 'alive' without it."

• Cam
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 7, 2023

"Adderall XR is the best medication I've ever taken. I stopped a while ago because going to the psychiatrist is so expensive, but I took XR for years and it was great. I was (possibly) misdiagnosed with ADHD because I found out I have autism and my issue has always been hyper-focusing rather than trouble with focusing. However, XR improved my mood and I felt very motivated to pursue my hobbies more than when I was off the pill. I also struggle with severe depression and it improved my mood because of the energy boost. However, keep in mind that XR is neutral when it comes to mood. I was usually on 15-25mg, 30mg was way too high and 10mg was almost ineffective. Even though I focus too much on one thing at a time, XR helped me focus on things I didn't care about or didn't want to do, like clean my room or do my homework. It put a pep in my step and I'm hoping I can find a way to get back on it."

• Tracu
• October 19, 2016

"Takes about an hour to two hours before affects take hold. Ability to focus and think clearly become apparent. Some shortness of breath here and there. I'm fit and active. Increased symptoms of PMS during cycle."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 6, 2018

"I've been taking Adderall XR 25mg with an optional 10mg of instant release in the evening for a little over a year now and it works almost as well as when I started. For me, it seems to last about 8 hours. Some of its benefits have lessened, but it really helps with reducing impulsivity and hyperactivity--I seem to have endless patience which is very helpful"

• Yeahidk
• August 24, 2017

"Adderall XR does exactly what it's supposed to for me. I suffer from very little noticeable side effects. The most noticeable ones are insomnia when first taking this medication, lack of hunger in the beginning, and slight dry mouth. Overall the side effects are not bad at all. The only negative for me is it feels like the medications stop working after 6 hours for me."

• blinki
• September 6, 2011

"My 10 year old son has taken Adderall XR for about 3 years now. This medication is amazing! Twenty years ago my oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD and I refused to medicate him because all of the children I knew that were medicated were "zombies". This time when I had a child with ADHD I decided it was not fair to not medicate him and am so glad I did. With Adderall, he is alert and well behaved (for the most part). He says he can focus instead of daydreaming all the time. Insomnia and loss of appetite are the only problematic side effects we have, but have been easily remedied with Pediasure and melatonin. I take him off medicines two weekends per month to be sure he's not getting dependent and he goes right back to his normal ADHD self."

• Proud...
• August 27, 2008

"My son is nine now and he takes Adderall XR 20mg. He was only 4 year old when I finally decided to have him tested. He was so active, never finished what he was doing, Never got along with other kids. But now he's a straight "A" student. He's always trying new things. I don't have to think for him anymore, now he think for himself. This was the only drug he has ever tried, but I would not change it for the world."

• Lovet...
• March 17, 2009

"I love Adderall. I'm 38 years old and a very accomplished and successful person. I started taking Adderall this year and it has done wonders for my productivity. It makes me sad that I hadn't discovered it earlier in my life. To think what I could have accomplished. Like a lot of people I start 10 things and finish none. Adderall helps me stay on task. It's like responsibility in a pill."

• Dacy
• September 15, 2008

"I am in my 30's and have been taking Adderall XR for three months. Seriously what a difference I have seen in my life! My mind is 100% more clear and I am so much more level headed and organized. I wish I had gone to the doctor years ago for my ADHD, instead of just living with it. Now I am so happy to have the ability to control my thoughts and accomplish my goals. I occasionally get insomnia, but I have had insomnia for most of my life. I also have lost weight and didn't have much to lose, so I have to start eating even if I'm not hungry. No other side effects for me."

• Pickle
• March 24, 2017

"I take one a day. It helps me concentrate, and also helps me feel ambitious and less depressed. But when it wears off in the evening, I start feeling sad and easily agitated. I can take up to 2 a day, but I usually only take one, because I don't want it to cause any heart problems."

• its...
• May 1, 2008

"Diagnosed 3yrs ago, participated in Strattera study, did not help at all. Finally started Adderall 20mg XR two days ago. Main difference is the absence of fatigue and quieted mind. I can actually sit and not have to argue with myself, overwhelming feelings gone for the most part. Insomnia straight away first night, hardly any sleep again last (2nd) night, underlying headache now. Definite loss of appetite, appreciate the lost lbs but still have to eat!"

• Anony...
• October 6, 2009

"I was always been a gifted student, but struggled to pick anything up in class. My entire life I would go to class and walk out gaining nothing but a couple good day-dreams. I thought I had ADD a very long time ago and asked my mom to have me checked; but being the proud mom she was her son couldn't have ADD. This year I started college and the same trend of gaining nothing from lectures remained. I was sick of putting in the effort to go to class and getting nothing from it. I was diagnosed last November and tried a few medications prior to Adderall XR. This medication changed my college career, I can now go to class and follow my professor through the entire lecture. I no longer need to reread everything to understand it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 1, 2015

"Overall- I'd say that Adderall XR is better than Adderall IR. Sometimes I feel faint on Adderall XR. I can't take it every day because I get too tired. I have weird side effects with medications. I usually get all of the side effects when I take medications. I also have depression too. Hopefully, Dexedrine will work."

• Anonymous
• June 18, 2011

"I am 43 years old, dropped out of high school, had many bad relationships, many bad decisions, and could never finish 1 thing when I started it, could never be organized, could never remember things when first told, always lost things or misplaced them, tripped over my own feet, and was never good at keeping appointments, I would forget about them. I have been on Adderall for 4 years, had my ups and downs with it, have had to change the dose some, go off of it on my days off, because it got to where it wasn't working as well, and if I medicated myself, I took to much, or not enough. I do notice a BIG difference in the generic, even though they say its the same. Adderall XR has worked wonders for me, and has changed my life."

• Xelleld
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2016

"Works great for my ADHD. It's the first drug I was prescribed for it and I think I'll be sticking with it. The only effects other than helping with focus that I've had so far are some extra energy and a little bit of a reduction in appetite. I'll have to switch to immediate release next month though, since the extended release pills are still a little bit expensive."