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Reviewer: Sammyy_, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Been taking it since I was 10. So over 20 years. Has really helped me stay in turned. My thoughts.
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Reviewer: Galwaygirl, 25-34 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Been rx'd adhd meds since the 3rd grade. 20mg x 2 when I wake up. This has been the best by far for the longest too. Still have to be diligent in eating big breakfast bc no Appetite during day n blood sugar can drop but dnt have the crash after its worn off which many others can. Feels like it stays working steadily as it should from about 630am to 330-4pm. Does make ya have to #2 some mrngs w
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Reviewer: Cambria7, 25-34 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I was first prescribed 20mg Adderall Instant Release 3x daily and had bad headaches, lower-back pain and it was only effective for about 2-3 hrs. It almost quit working altogether over the course of the next couple weeks. The following month my doc put me on the 20mg XR twice daily and now I've not had any negative side effects except for occasional insomnia. I definitely recommend the XR over
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Reviewer: ADDisnotgreat, 35-44 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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You are tempted to up the dosage as result of developing tolerance. I found it useful to reduce the dosage every few days or not take one at all. My biggest disappoint is that the XR doesn't extend the release that much slower than the standard pill.
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Reviewer: Triz34, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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**WARNING I wish I was givin**Worked well at first because It made me feel limitless literally but soon it stopped working so I decided to make the worst decision of my life and up my dose. Of course I got that feeling again and fast forward 8 years later and multiple rehab trips Iâ??m still battling adderall addiction.
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