(04-15-2016, 02:13 AM)hooper Wrote:

(04-09-2016, 03:31 AM)Harley Wrote: If a person has real ADD or ADHD, Adderall doesn't provide all of the side effects you mentioned B2G.

I take Adderall and I've never lost my appetite, felt wired, experienced a crash when they have worn out or been unable to fall asleep.  It has the reverse effect on me.  It calms me and lets me focus on mundane tasks without getting sidetracked.  If I need to do a lot of multi-tasking I can't take it because I don't have the ability to change focus quick enough while on it.  

I wish I could lose my appetite, clean non-stop, etc., but it actually helps me with anxiety and social situations.  I'm lucky though as I didn't get the dry mouth or grinding of teeth as I don't need Dental Bills.

It's a weird med.  I have never experienced any side affects from stopping it for days or weeks as I take it depending on what my day looks like.  When first scripted I took it religiously and then learned, for me, that it didn't work well that way as I said at times I have to juggle 20 balls rather than write or read Tech Manuals or code.  

Others though, I agree if not a real Medical Diagnosis for it can have adverse side effects.  Not one to play with especially if you haven't had a physical to check your heart health out.

Excellent post.  I took adderall for years and had similar experiences.  Very true that some can stop and not skip a beat.  It is habitual in the sense if you have it and take it daily you do just that but when the bottle is empty it's no big deal.  I definitely drank more water but don't think that was a bad thing outside of more frequent bathroom trips.  In the end I found I preferred getting my focus through exercise.  I guess the drug has its place but it is just disruptive.  Doctor visits every 3 months was just for crap.  As far as I'm concerned most were just legal drug dealers.  It's so easy to get that if I wanted it I'd just go to a doctor.  


So true, my wife has 0 sides. She sleeps and eats normally, if she takes one really late in the afternoon she may stay up a little later than usual but that is it.

(04-09-2016, 12:37 AM)Back2Good Wrote:

(04-08-2016, 11:31 PM)Stripers Wrote: I have never tried real @ddys. Are they worth the money? Seem awfully expensive so I'm just wondering how alert they make one feel?

Depends on the dosage and the release method (and your body mass).  Remember, Adderall is nothing but legally formulated, packaged, and prescribed amphetamine salts:

20mg Adderall IR (Instant Release) won't just make you feel "alert" - The first few times you take it you'll feel like you're about to jump out of your skin - It isn't so much "alertness" as it is hyper-stimulation.  You'll lose your appetite completely, and if you aren't at work, where you can concentrate on tasks at hand, you'll end up cleaning your house from top to bottom - sitting down isn't an option.  You'll need to drink plenty of water, as you'll notice your mouth getting dry about an hour after ingesting the tablet - Dehydration is severe with this medication.

30mg Adderall IR (Instant Release) - Multiply the above effects by .33.

The IR versions last about 4 hours, after which the comedown ("crash") is swift and unpleasant.  Doctors typically prescribe 20mg of IR twice daily.

Adderall XR (Extended Release) comes in capsuled dosages ranging from 5mg to 60mg.  It doesn't "hit" one like Adderall IR does, but ramps up slowly over the day. ramping down after about 6 hours for a much more gentle comedown.  Effects are milder, but similar to the IR version.

This is not a drug I'd recommend using recreationally - It is prescribed for ADHD and Narcolepsy, and if used for any other purpose has a VERY high potential for abuse, and as a powerful CNS stimulant, abuse can lead to fatal overdose.

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(04-23-2016, 10:15 PM)Chickenzilla Wrote: And now I'm lower as after a certain dose ( all I can think about is sexual activity)