Adderall for non adhd people

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Avatar n tn # HIGH ABUSE POTENTIAL Adderall carries a black box warning—the strongest warning issued by the FDA short of a drug recall—informing consumers about the serious risk of Adderall abuse. This Adderall warning states that taking amphetamines for long periods may lead to Adderall addiction. The warning details the significant risks posed when Adderall is taken for non-therapeutic use or is distributed to others.
Avatar f tn I am to the point where I take the ADHD stimulants, (VYVANSE - 70 mgX1 or 2, or 3 during the day) and/or Adderall. This is obvious signs of drug addiction/dependency/abuse. I know. Again - Without ADHD medications or antidepressants I still feel as terrible as I do while taking the ADHD medications. I understand this seems like I am being impossible, but I really cannot help but express what I have been feeling and thinking for the past who knows how long. Everything I say is completely true.
Avatar f tn thank you for the feeback. i apprecaite it. i actually tried topamax but dr used it for bi polar symptoms..he said it was an off label usage of it as a mood stabilzer. the topamax gave me really bad restless feelings i felt nauseas and it gave me these buzzing sensations in my head.
Avatar m tn Ive taken Adderall and ok results...looking for some feedback on any other options... and people results...
Avatar f tn Strattera is a non stimulant med used for ADHD. Whether or not it would be effective for you, I don't know. This site lists almost all possible treatment options. Although for some reason, I couldn't find Strattera listed, so you need to google that. The site is http://www.healing-arts.org/children/ADHD/medications.htm And the following site also lists (with info) non stimulant meds (they do mention strattera). http://www.baltimorepsych.com/NonStimulants.
305005 tn?1358728290 He quit talking he became withdrawn and non responsive to people around. It took his awesome smile away from him .I call Adderall the Devil's Medicine. Trevor now takes Concertra ER 27 Mgs along with his Risperdal 2 mgs twice a day and he is doing so much better . I hope this was helpful for you .
Avatar f tn why im on adderall..im sure people with adhd have depression and anxiety....maybe we would know about others medications..
Avatar f tn Meds along with behavior therapy works very well for kids with ADHD. It is a very good idea that you find a therapist to work with your daughter. Every child on psychotropic medication should be seeing a therapist in conjunction with their meds. Please don't count on the meds to change things. The real change comes from the mental health counseling.
Avatar n tn t take my adderall (was like this before the adderall too--was prescribed for possible add and extreme fatigue). In addition, I feel like I am going completely psycho! There's static in my head that won't go away, like I constantly either have a song stuck in my head that I can't stop repeating, or I'm having imaginary conversations. At the worst points, all of this manifests into instense feelings of guilt, but for no reason.
Avatar n tn I hope you know that adderall has caused death in some people ,they found that some people get high blood pressure and also some have had strokes after taken adderall and some have had heart problems . to me it wouldn't be worth getting good grades. also you should never take someone else drugs. my son has been on adderall and then concerta ,until I found out he was having Seizures witch can also be a side effect from these drugs.
Avatar f tn So I guess it could go either way. However, people with ADHD should get the opposite effects of speed, which means they slow down and then maybe the appetite kicks in? Or it could always be stress related and have nothing to do with the medication. Either way, its probably worth mentioning it to your doctor and getting their opinion too.
1182411 tn?1265321044 I know, right? And it's the Non ADHD people who abuse the Stimulants, who make it an utterly horrendous ordeal to get the proper meds and doses that the ones WITH ADHD really need. Even with getting the more usual doses filled, I still got the Pharmasist's scrupoulous questioning reactions. Now that it's a higher amount I absloutely dread getting it filled. They look at me like I'm some kind of horrendous junkie, trying to scam my way into getting a mass quantity of drugs.
990354 tn?1307132886 Is it only for people with ADD, severe forms of non-responsive depression, and narcolepsy. Yes. In the future, please do a little research before typing a bunch of misinformation. Also... specialmom, amphetamines are still speed. So yes, even people with ADD(not all are hyperactive or bounce off the walls)might feel the effects. Kids are the ones who usually respond like zombies on ADD meds.
Avatar f tn They say they have ADHD and that is why they need adderall. However, I am very suspicios of this as well because they use to also be addicted to cocaine, and I know adderall can give you a high similar to cocaine. What kind of treatment is available and is there any financial aid?
Avatar f tn You will notice the effect within min of taking the meds if they are the right one for the individual. Better impulse control such as a decrease in motor mouthing for ADHD for example and they will calm down. Some one with SCT will do better with fuctioning in complex social situations like a room full of people having conversations. Their processing speed with will increase so they can keep up with whats going on and not feel so lost.
1367899 tn?1278121440 My sister and I started a blog on Adderall to learn more about the medication along with alternative and complementary ADHD treatment options. Any feedback from users of Adderall or Adderall XR would be greatly appreciated. Topics to be added this week on http://Adderall.org How is Adderall XR different from Adderall? [Adderall vs. Adderall XR] What is Adderall? How to Make Adderall: [Adderall Background Information] What are the best Adderall and ADHD books?
Avatar f tn I CURRENTLY TAKE HYDROCODONE FOR BACK PAIN AND KLONOPIN OCCASIONLY FOR ANXIETY IS IT SAFE TO BE TAKEN ALL THESE MEDS AT THE SAME TIME AND IS THIS NEW MED FOR ADHD SAFE.I AM TAKEN 10 MGS TWICE DAILY OF THE ADHD MED AND 1 AND 1/2 OF THE HYDROCODONE DAILY AND MAYBE A QUARTER OF A KLOPIN EVERY OTHER DAY.
Avatar f tn I have a 9 yr old son who was diagnosed w/ ADHD at the age of 5. For the last 4 years I have been looking for a med that works and that I feel comfortable giving him. I have tried almost all the stimulants and all the non, the only one that seems to work is Adderall. I am not comfortable w/ the fact that it is a salt away from methamphetamine which makes me feel as though I am feeding my child a street drug. I am curious to natural meds.
Avatar n tn She had been on Adderall for ADHD, went into a hypermanic event and was involuntarily committed for treatment. After her release she went back to her original Psychiatrist who again prescribed Adderall for her. Is Adderall ever used for bipoplar disorder. Everything I have read says no. How can I convince her Dr. to not prescribe it anymore? Please help us.
Avatar n tn I wasn't sure where to ask this question so if it's in the wrong forum I apologize, but I have a question reguarding adderall. I don't have add or adhd, and i understand the problems doctors have had with adderall abuse. Despite this fact, I have used another person's perscribed adderall a few times. What im wondering is if adderall is only used to treat adhd and narcolepsy. I have always had low self confidence, so low that I would barely talk to anyone.
Avatar f tn all that I am a 29 yr old NICU RN that was diagnosed with Adult ADD, Not ADHD, @10 yrs ago. I had been trying to study for nursing school needing 6-8 espresso shots a day so I got on Adderall. I've tried other things over the years,but always came back to it. I've always been a situational depressive person so through a hard time, worst time of my life, my de put me on TWO antidepressants.... Maxes out on Effexor XR and Lexapro. Honestly, I did need it at the time.
Avatar f tn I have never heard my Psychiatrist talking about it being used to treat Bipolar. The only reason I take Adderall is to treat my ADHD. I have also only taken Adderall and nothing else, for a period of time, and did not notice any changes in my Bipolar symptoms. Everyone is different though, but a symptom one can have from taking Adderall, are racing thoughts, so I don't believe it would be prescribed to treat that.
1746489 tn?1311515586 I have recently been prescribed Adderall XR 20 mg for adult ADHD. I have been diagnosed with mild COPD. I am currently on an Albuterol Inhaler as needed, which luckily isn't very often. I'm on Norvasc for high blood pressure (controlled quite well) and Celexa 40 mg a day. I guess that I'm kind of nervous about taking the Adderall XR after reading about all the possible side effects.
674555 tn?1272600376 And one last thing did your Doctor tell you that ADDERALL is just like Speed.I was not told that .A lot of people use ADDERALL on the street to get a high.
Avatar f tn I didn't mean to come across as saying you are addicted to speed. I, of course, don't know you or your medical history. I had thought that it wasn't suppose to rev you up when you took it for adhd. I do not have adhd--------- I've not experienced the medication myself. If you are under physician care and they think it is appropriate for you, then so be it. So, I hope you don't think I was criticizing you.
Avatar m tn I'm thinking about weaning off adderall (taken as prescribed and for about 9 months). Among other side effects that encourage this decision, losing my sex drive is one of the worst and damaging the intimacy I once had with my boyfriend. So two questions, anyone else experience this? And two, how long will it take to gain this back after removing adderall from my world?
5757880 tn?1395578022 //www.corepsych.com/2013/12/intuniv-for-adhd-details-updated/ He was on Vyvanse from Sept 2011 to May 2012 apparently without any problems. The Intuniv was then added. It would seem that it might have been the Intuniv that caused the problem in Sept 2013 since he had been on the Vyvanse before. Note: from the following link Concerta 36 seems to be equal to 30mg of Vyvanse, Concerta 54 would be about equal to 40 of V - http://addadhdblog.
Avatar f tn I personally know Amphetamine(Adderall) is one of best medicine for 3 and older children. Every medication have some side effects Amphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD). How should I take amphetamine? It is the basic question that we need to know. Take amphetamine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions , ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.