Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication Reviews



Overall 4 star rating3.86 of 5 (by 14 users)



Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication Review Summary

Adderall XR is a prescribed medication for treating ADHD and is commonly prescribed for children. If your doctor prescribes this for you, be aware of the many side effects associated with Adderall XR which include aggression, seeing ghosts, drowsiness, hearing voices, thoughts of suicide, loss of appetite and energy. JrBlount24 and other parents warn of "Over time, she became increasingly aggressive, argumentative, and mean." The negative side effects are numerous and should be monitored on a daily basis. Medications work differently on everyone, and when Adderall XR works for you or your child, you will notice better concentration and focusing on his/her surroundings. Bmcellan29 says, "I really love this medication for my 15 yr old who was diagnosed with ADD when she was in the 1st grade." Be sure to discuss this medication with your doctor and ask questions because Adderall isn't for everyone! For other ADD medications to consider keep reading our helpful prescription medicine reviews.
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21% of people rated Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication as 4 stars
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8% of people rated Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication as 3 stars
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7% of people rated Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication as 2 stars
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14% of people rated Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication as 1 star
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79% 79% of people recommend Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication 21% of people don't recommend Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication 21%
 

Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
SEP
3
2007

This medication is the only thing I've found to help me focus. It also helps me calm down. It starts my day to direction and focus (like I said) and without it I feel like I'm spinning my wheels and going in circles. It's expensive and hard to get filled because you have to physically get the refill...

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very happy with this product

yeni6898
Concord, CA
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
NOV
26
2007
My daughet was on this medication for almost a year. Over time, she became increasingly aggressive, argumentative, and mean. I thought these were all symptoms of her ADD, but when I talked to some other moms, I decided to take her off the medication and see what happened. The first day, my daughter... review »
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Have child who has ADHD

jrblount24
Rowlett, TX
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Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication Ratings and Reviews

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Mother of 5, Have ADHD, Have child who has ADHD

NOV
13
2007

I have 2 different views on Adderall XR.  The first is on my son.  My son was on Adderall and then he was switched to Adderall XR.  Once on the Adderall XR he said his brain was talking to him and telling him to do bad stuff, he also said he saw Ghost that were trying to take him under the ground with them.  I call and got him in to see the Psychiatrist who stated that the Adderall XR was causing him to have Hallucenations because his system wasn't getting rid of all the medicine like it should.  My son was then switched to Concerta. Although it is a rare side effect of the Adderall XR it...

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3 star rating
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Kywelder74
Millington, TN



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Have child who has ADHD, picking up after pets

MAR
13
2008
My son had the best results using this medicine as far as controlling his lack of concentration. His symptoms from the medicine included lack of appetite and loss of energy. He wanted to sleep every afternoon after school. The one thing I did not like is the control issues with the drug.
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4 star rating
reviewer
vintinsco
Salem, WV



1
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Have child who has ADHD, Safety conscious

DEC
11
2007
My son had failed 7th grade and since before that time he had been complaining about school and wanted to quit.  After a while he began treatment for depression.  When I would help him with his homework he would get so frustrated and just give up, saying that he did not understand.  After his father was diagnosed with dyslexia and other problems I began to wonder if this was my son's problem also.  I began trying to get him tested.  His school refused to test him because he scored too high on the Iowa tests.  Later, the psychiatrist who had been treating his depression diagnosed him as... review »
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5 star rating
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sherry7664
Baton Rouge, LA



1
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Have ADHD, mother of 3, college student

DEC
14
2007
I headed back to school 13 years after graduating from high school. I was so psyched, but found I couldn't concentrate, I couldn't remember anything after reading it, and I couldn't force myself to do my homework. Major procrastination. I went to my doc, and he had me fill out a questionaire about ADHD. I fit every one of the criteria, so he had my try Adderall XR. OMG, what a difference! I could read, I coudl study, I got my homework and my housework done and my bills paid and everything! All the things I wouldn't start, or would stop and start, I was doing without pause. I loved it! I did not... review »
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5 star rating
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stayceek
Ogilvie, MN



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APR
30
2009

My 9 year old daughter had a very hard time in kindergarend and frist grade reading.She new all of her letters and the sound of each letter.But she still could not put the sounds toghether . We spent many hours after school and on weekends trying to learn her sight words and spelling words.No matter how much she studied , she still could never remember the correct spell on every word. She always missed at least one or two of her sight words.The crazy thing was she would miss a word that she new all week.We played games with the words,wrote them on the side walk and yet she still had a hard time.When...

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5 star rating
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jewelsmm2002
Rockmart, GA



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Tried this medication

JUL
15
2009

I first was subscribed Adderral XR as a student in high school. I was a straight A student all through junior high- until I got to high school is when I began having concentration problems. And in return, my grades suffered dramaticly.  Once I began taking Adderal, I was suddenly able to think straight, focus, and remember things more easily. My grades started to get better, and I was able to work to my full potential. I had an all-around better attitude about everything after I began taking Adderral XR. I strongly reccomend Adderral for kids, students, or even adults. I would, however be careful...

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5 star rating
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corpuskitkat
Corpus Christi, TX



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Tried this medication

AUG
13
2009

As a female adult with ADHD, I found Adderall XR to be very expensive and ineffective. Prior to becoming generic in April 2009, I was spending nearly $345 dollars for 30mg, twice daily. I know medications work differently in people, but for ADHD I think this medication is completely overrated, and a terrible alternative to Adderall IR. It was like a placebo for me, and have found that Adderall IR has been effective, and less expensive treatment for ADHD. If you are a parent or and individual, please do not fall into the trap of Adderall XR. Even with insurance, it's still expensive. Don't be afraid...

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1 star rating
2009 Writer
kt047
The City of Champions, PA



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Have child who has ADHD

JAN
30
2009
My child has PDD and ADHD.  I also have ADHD.  We have tried different stimulants to treat his/my ADHD systems.  Adderall worked the best.  My son is able to focus during school.  The teachers are amazed at the difference, and his grades have improved tremendously.  As far as myself, it is like a wonder drug.  From the first day that I took it I noticed a huge improvement in my ability to organize thoughts.  Normally, I am rather "scatterbrained".  My mind typically races from one "idea" or thought to another without ever completing any one thought.  My mind was so filled with all these... review »
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5 star rating
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CWalsh76
Vicksburg, MS



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Have ADHD

AUG
12
2009

for years I could not focas,always tired.my dr said you have adhd.I was thinging i am to old for this.thinging back to school,always had a hard time i heard only what i wanted to .after taking this I felt like a new person had mory engery,think clearer.no longer need naps.I get alot more done I can even finsh a book.the only con is if you dont take it you fell tired and no enery.they came out with a gen so for 3 months its only 7.50 ask your dr for 3 month  it changed my life


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4 star rating
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genna
Rochester, NY



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Have child who has ADHD, Safety conscious, Have ADHD

NOV
14
2007
When my son started using this medication he seemed okay for a few days, but it wasn't long till he began refusing any meal placed before him. He cried un controllably and it was hard to comfort him. A week with this medication sent him into a rage at everyone, and he didn't know why. His refusal to eat ended up with a child who didn't have the energy to do anything, he was a bag of bones.
I stopped all use of this drug and went for a more natural medication instead.

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1 star rating
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bigscripter
Dallas, OR



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Have child who has ADHD

DEC
7
2007
I really love this medication for my 15 yr old who was diagnosed with ADD when she was in the 1st grade. She had so much trouble with concentrating and sitting still. Her teachers even said that "she was a distraction to herself". After talking to different doctors she was given the Adderall. She has been on it ever since and is now an average kid who does well in school and social activites.
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5 star rating
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bmcclellan29
Clinton Township, MI



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an alergy sufferer, watching my weight, Have ADHD, user of item

NOV
25
2008
I took Adderall XR for several months. It worked reasonably well for me but I have been having problems with my ADHD meds being less effective since menopause.  I finally started taking something else. I do believe that if it wasn't for middle age, it would have been a great choice.
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4 star rating
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VIOLET1956
Salem, NH



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