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Reviewer: RandomRegards, 13-18 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I call this my "wonder drug". In addition to ADHD-combination type, adult form, I also have depression and anxiety. I have tried numerous anti-depressants, with no lasting positive effects. Started AXR in Oct. 2006, and have since stopped all anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds. I can focus at work, and at school, and have far fewer problems with racing thoughts/random thoughts. I am
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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The only problem I had: it would quit working after a while. I'd have to quit taking it for a few days.
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Reviewer: Arpadilla1284@yahoo.com, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have a urine test in a few days, and I wanted to see if this drug will show up in my urine test.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have ADD, not ADHD. I noticed a difference in my cognitive abilities almost immediately after using Adderall XR. The 30 mg capsule made my heart race, so my dosage was reduced to 25 mg. The ideal dose for me would probably be somewhere in between 25 mg and 30 mg. My symptoms gradually worsened over a period of 30+ years and resulted in multiple job losses, divorces and financial difficulties.
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