Reviewer: Samson

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first time I had this meds, it was so good, no side effects

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first time I had this meds, it was so good, no side effects
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Reviewer: E.D, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I was first put on stimulants when i was a freshman in high school and now have been taking it since (now in senior year of college). This seems to be the best one out of all of them. Not only has it made me more calm and focused it has saved my grades, relationships, and work. The side effects i have experienced is stomach ache, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. The side effects only last for an h ... Show Full Comment

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I was first put on stimulants when i was a freshman in high school and now have been taking it since (now in senior year of college). This seems to be the best one out of all of them. Not only has it made me more calm and focused it has saved my grades, relationships, and work. The side effects i have experienced is stomach ache, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. The side effects only last for an hour of two of taking it and subsidies for the rest of the day. This is worth the symptoms and it is easy to take.
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Reviewer: PROXCON, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I am currently on Adderall XR 30MG, and it has changed so many different aspects of my life, including depression. I have ADD (yes, I know there should be an "H" in there, but I do not have the "H" part). I was prescribed Adderall because I was about to be terminated from my job, but I still go terminated, surely because of corporate policies that conveniently used against m ... Show Full Comment

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I am currently on Adderall XR 30MG, and it has changed so many different aspects of my life, including depression. I have ADD (yes, I know there should be an "H" in there, but I do not have the "H" part). I was prescribed Adderall because I was about to be terminated from my job, but I still go terminated, surely because of corporate policies that conveniently used against me. Back to the drug, I take it around 6am everyday, and found that my overall mood has changed. I am not as emotional as I was before, yet I am still able to express my feelings when necessary without the full breakdowns. I have been dealing with Major Depressive Disorder, and this medication has alleviated most of those feelings. However, the medication has not been a miracle drug, and it contains no magic! You still have to try to live a better life and might have to make some changes to your daily routines. For me, ADD has always been there. I come from a Hispanic family and mental illness is not considered a real illness. For me, it took me to be 36 years old to finally realize it was time to visit a psychiatrist, irregardless of all the negative sigmas; I was glad I did, because it gave me many suspected answers, rather than self diagnosing situations. Adderall for me has come a long way, and have always taken generics. That's when the unfortunate fun begins. I was taking Prasco for about a year before the local pharmacies in my area started to change all of their inventory. Some pharmacies won't even tell me what brand they carry in stock, and that's ridiculous! I have gone through Amneal, Impax, Lannett, and Mellincrodckt... of these, the Mellincrodct was the worst and almost felt like a placebo. I wish I could try the Teva version that others have had success with, but I have been unable to find anywhere; along with my Prasco. At this point, I am left with early burnouts, and tired afternoons. I realize the generics must contain the same active ingredients, but what about the inactive?
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Reviewer: Legf44, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I realize my previous comment was more about my personal journey with mental health rather than the facts/side effects of this medication (though I feel both are important). So as much as I’m happier with my life and thankful I have discovered this medication, I am going to get real about the side effects I’ve experienced. I currently take 2 20mg pills everyday. I take this medication in addit ... Show Full Comment

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I realize my previous comment was more about my personal journey with mental health rather than the facts/side effects of this medication (though I feel both are important). So as much as I’m happier with my life and thankful I have discovered this medication, I am going to get real about the side effects I’ve experienced. I currently take 2 20mg pills everyday. I take this medication in addition to 40mg Paxil/paroxetine to treat my combination of anxiety/depression/ADHD and I’ve noticed if I don’t take my Adderall, the paroxetine alone is not enough. As a coffee lover, I’ve learned that any more than one cup of coffee with this medication can make me feel jittery so I limit myself to no more than one cup a day. My blood pressure has also seemed to rise slightly while on this medication, though not enough to warrant any additional medication or treatment. (I’ve also struggled with being overweight my entire life and have recently experienced some weight gain so this could be the culprit as well.) I also can forget to eat while taking this medication so I have to make a conscious effort to eat a balanced breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Otherwise I can easily go an entire day without eating and scarf down a whole day’s worth of calories in one sitting once I get home from work. I‘ve also developed a dry mouth since taking this medication, something that my dentist pointed out, so I have to remember to drink enough water each day and use a toothpaste with fluoride. (I also take a daily antihistamine which does not help with the dryness.) My dentist also recommended I chew sugar free gum throughout the day. With all of this said, however, none of these side effects have been a dealbreaker for me or enough to raise serious concern from my doctor. After struggling to find something that works for me, I am ok with accepting these side effects in exchange for the vast improvement in my day to day life and mental health. Though everyone’s experience is different!
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Reviewer: Legarvey2020, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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My entire life I felt like I was different, never fit in with my peers, was weird and no one understood me. This came out as anger at myself, lashing out, feeling hopeless, worry, and low self esteem. Luckily school was easy, though I was always daydreaming in class, falling asleep at my desk, and overall unengaged. Still I always received high marks. College however was a rude awakening. I learne ... Show Full Comment

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My entire life I felt like I was different, never fit in with my peers, was weird and no one understood me. This came out as anger at myself, lashing out, feeling hopeless, worry, and low self esteem. Luckily school was easy, though I was always daydreaming in class, falling asleep at my desk, and overall unengaged. Still I always received high marks. College however was a rude awakening. I learned skating by without putting in much effort wasn’t going to cut it like it had before. I thought I may need to see a doctor but my own engrained fear & stigma around mental health was so strong I refused. “I don’t want to be controlled by a pill,” I thought. This would lead to 4 years struggling with school & maintaining relationships and masking my problems with alcohol. Fast forward 2 years post-college, I was constantly tense & wound up inside and overall felt miserable & unmotivated with life. I FINALLY decided to reach out to my PCP. After trying multiple meds with no improvement and beginning to lose hope, I made an appt with a psychiatrist and it was the BEST decision I ever made. I was first prescribed Adderall and my life changed. Everything finally made sense. It was like something just clicked and I found the missing piece I’d been searching for. I had control over my brain, not the other way around. I could actually LISTEN when people spoke instead of lost in my own thoughts. I didn’t blurt out randomly and could actually think before I spoke. Most importantly I didn’t feel like I was broken anymore and was excited about life again. Everyone’s mental health journey is unique and with everything there are side effects but please don’t be afraid to see if medication is right for you or let friends/family/society make you feel weak or ashamed for getting help. From reading others comments I realize addiction/abuse are very real but I wanted to add my positive experience so others like me aren’t scared to try something that could truly better their lives.
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