Posted by missliz on April 8, 2001, at 2:21:23
In reply to Followup questions on Adderall , posted by Tom on January 14, 2000, at 21:27:32
> `Does Adderall typically cause increased anxiety, nervousness, or sleeplesness? I'm curious because Aderall almost sounds to good to good to be true, and all the ADs I've taken totally ignite me (which consist of the newer generation of ADs). In fact, I haven't take an AD in almost a year (although I wished every day I could find one that would work ) but Adderall sounds very promising. Any info would be very helpful.
I haven't had any trouble with Adderall and I am the anxiety Queen. The first couple of weeks I would get high as a kite periodicly, but in a good way not a manic way. Mostly the drug calmed me down and mellowed me out. I'm a calmer more pleasent person on Adderall. It took about two weeks to get used to the drug and level out. I have treatmant resistant depression as part of bipolar illness and the mood stabilizers may have kept me from flipping over. (Tegretol and Neurontin)
If your MD is suggesting this drug, talk to her/him about sleep and have a plan if you react badly. You'll know immediately. The first day I took Adderall I was scared to death but it was just flippin wonderful. Now, after 6 weeks, I hardly notice the stuff but I feel much better.
I took rest days when it got too intense at first. On Sundays. One day off doesn't hurt.
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