Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Adderall is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Adderall - A drug for treating ADHA
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Topic: side effects, adderall, ADHD, narcolepsy, ritalin
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Adderall - barely worth its cost
I have an extreme case of ADHD. I've been battered by it all my life. I was prescribed Adderall and my experience with the drug proved fruitless. It did nothing, cost more than ritalin, and more than Dexedrine.
Adderall
After Adderall I was offered Dexedrine. For me, Dexedrine is the magic-bullet, sort of.
I have taught kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and third grades, and have worked with kids who also have ADD/ADHD.
I have to say in all honesty, kids I worked with who had ADD/ADHD and received no medication were hyper, but their personalities bubbled, yea, they are energetic, can't sit still, but, they were fresh, and alert, and ready to take on any challenge.
When Adderall, Dexedrine, Ritalin, etc., were administered their sweet great personalities disappeared into a subdued form of their real-selves. Those drugs wasted their personalities.
Yes, they behaved better, paid attention more in class, listened better, got along better, all at the cost of personality desecration.
I have found the same results occur in adults. I know because for the last five years I have taken 90mg of Dexedrine per day.
My doctor, my close friends, and others I know tell me I should continue the medication. Four weeks ago I quit taking the medication.
What people see "on-the-outside" is one thing, what I miss on-the-inside is another.
The upside, for me, is I think I'm enjoying life more. The downside may out-weigh the upside, but, it's just me. (hahahaha) I figure I lose 30% of my awake hours just looking for things I can't find - keys, wallet, cell phone, back pack, books, notes, you name it, and I have misplaced it. I never put anything back in the same place twice, and even though I try all the time, either I forget where I put something, or if I even put it anywhere at all, or if it was ever put there twice before.
It's pretty confusing. I laugh more now, I feel better, and I've learned to laugh through these on-going expeditions of looking for something, whatever I can't find. I've actually lost my clothes in my own room, got outside with two different shoes on (hahahaha - I did go back and match my shoes!).
My writing is of better quality without medication. With the medication I have trouble writing articles.
Medication? No medication? It is such a trade-off. I, at this moment have not decided the with or without question. I've had a great time playing hookie over these past weeks.
I use to wish if I could find one medication that worked life would be an easier ride. And, when I got my lifetime prescription for Dexedrine (yes, I do see a doctor on a regular basis - a nut doctor) I thought "now, I can proceed with a normal course in life!"
Well, my friends, my ending thought to this is "be careful what you wish for..."
BREATHE!
Aderall / Ritalin
Thank you for sharing your information. The extremely high search rate for Adderall may be due to it not working as advertised. Interesting.