Latest reviews about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

kt047 says "Adderall XR is too expensive and ineffective " about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

kt047 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:02:12 GMT

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 to ask your doctor if you find this medication to be too expensive (it's still $60 w/insurance vs $15 for Adderall). I did, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

That said, if you are on this medication, then it's important to speak with your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication because of a blog, review, etc. It can cause major withdrawal symptoms.

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genna says "could not live without it" about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

genna — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:57:29 GMT

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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corpuskitkat says "Changed my life around completely." about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

corpuskitkat — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:13:43 GMT

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 with distributing it to teens and children, because it can be highly addictive. If used correctly, it can help tremendously with your life, your work, your grades, and your behavior. Its been several years since I was first prescribed this medication, and I still take it daily! In fact, my days feel much "cloudier" without it. It does alter your appetite when you first start taking it. You arent...

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jewelsmm2002 says "This is a great product!" about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

jewelsmm2002 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:13:29 GMT

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 she entered second grade I asked her teacher's if they thought she should be tested for ADD.They all said yes.It was like day light to dark.As soon as she statred the adderall XR she knew everything.She is blond and before everyone made the statment "oh! she is a true blond".Now things have changed.I only give her the medicine the days she goes to school.During the summer I give it to her a...

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CWalsh76 says "Tried other stimulants, but this one is best for our situation" about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

CWalsh76 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:26:21 GMT

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 racing thoughts that I could never complete any one thing, and I would get so frustrated that I would end up in bed depressed because I was always overwhelmed. The Adderall slowed me down. I am not perfect. I still get overwhelmed from time to time, but my life is alot better as is my sons....

VIOLET1956 says "Used to work very well" about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

VIOLET1956 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:08:53 GMT

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....

vintinsco says "Worked wonders for my son. " about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

vintinsco — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:46:25 GMT

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....

stayceek says "This drug makes such a big difference!" about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

stayceek — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:17:06 GMT

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 have any negastive side effects, the only thing is since it is a controlled sustance, I had to go to the clinic to pick up the prescription every month. That was minor. The down side is that I also have Seasonal affective, and that I had to go back on my wellbutrin, which means that the doc took me off the adderall due to it upping risk of seizures when used together. So I have tried to struggle......

sherry7664 says "My son went from failing school to taking honors courses." about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

sherry7664 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:58:27 GMT

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 having ADD and put him on Adderall. He began improving almost immediately and once they found the correct dosage he did great. He began getting A's in school, taking correspondence classes from the college to make up the credits he would be missing from graduating due to his past failure of some classes. His senior year he was taking 3 or 4 honors classes. It was wonderful. He was like......

bmcclellan29 says "Best Med for Kids with ADHD/ADD" about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

bmcclellan29 — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:14:16 GMT

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....

jrblount24 says "Procede with caution" about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

jrblount24 — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:39:31 GMT

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 was so cheerful and happy. She actually told me she liked that day better than the days she took her medicine. She was a completely different child, the sweet girl I remembered. Just beware of these side effects and know it could be the medication and not your child....

bigscripter says "My son didn't benefit from this drug, but others might" about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

bigscripter — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:24:24 GMT

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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Kywelder74 says "Can be great for ADHD in Adults" about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

Kywelder74 — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:30:47 GMT

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 is something to keep in mind if you child is taking the medicine.

Besides the hallucenations it is really great for ADHD and helped my son's Hyperactivity and concentration. The Adderall XR also helped my son to slow his rate of speaking down so that you could actually understand him when he was talking. Both of us talk very fast and a time it is hard for another person to understand everything...

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yeni6898 says "Excellent treatment for my ADD" about Adderall XR ADHD/ADD Medication

yeni6898 — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:14:54 GMT

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 in your hand on paper and deliver to a pharmacy. But without it, I feel like I am so scattered and get nothing done. I recommend this medication for the treatment of ADD.

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