Posted by Girlnterrupted78 on August 30, 2007, at 0:58:47
In reply to Getting prescribed Adderall, posted by CareBear04 on August 29, 2007, at 23:55:19
"..especially if he learns that I never actually had the neuropsych testing for ADHD."
If he doesn't bring it up, don't bring it up either, and don't even get slightly close to the topic. It is a GREAT advantage to you that your previous pdoc already had you on Adderall. That should be the only ADHD history to be discussed.
BTW, did you actually have concentration problems as a kid, or did they begin later as a teen? Were you maybe not treated for them? Or you definitely didn't have ADHD as a kid?
"..started on high-dose Wellbutrin, then Strattera, then Provigil, then Adderall. Since then, I've also tried Dexedrine and Concerta, but Adderall XR works best for me."
How did the other medications work for your ADHD? How was Wellbutrin? Did Straterra work (It did NOTHING for me, except make me sleep and make me feel sick..)
Did you ever try Ritalin? How about Provigil? How different is Provigil from Adderall?"..I'm on a high dose of Adderall XR-- 30mg twice a day, when most Bipolar people with ADHD get much lower doses."
I was also on that dose when I was on Adderall. I took Ritalin for a while, but it gave me anxiety. Adderall worked WONDERS for me.
However, I have to tell you something: Based on MY experience with Adderall, I would NOT take it everyday or in such a high dose, EVER.
Why? You build tolerance. And sooner or later, it won't work. It won't work AT ALL. This is based on my experience and on that of other people I've known who've also been on Adderall and have taken it on a daily basis.
Personally, I think the best way to take Adderall is in extreme situations where you need it, or only when you really need to study.
My doctor also prescribed 30mgs of the time released Adderall, EVERYDAY. And geez, I've regretted it forever.The first two weeks it was a miracle drug. It made me social, sharp, super motivated, and able to dig into work fast and easily. I could go through chapters and chapters nonstop, take a break, clean the house, go back to studying. No procrastination, no guilty feelings, no brain fog or disturbing thoughts. One time I studied from 6pm to 6am nonstop for a final. Impressive stuff.
However, after 2 weeks, the effects GREATLY diminished. After a month, it barely worked. Now it does nothing for me. I waited 6 months, and tried it again.. nothing. I waited a year.. nothing. Ahhhh! I built tolerance to Adderall for good!!
So I just wanted to tell you my experience. You might be different (or you might not) but I also read of someone who had the exact same experience long before I even tried Adderall.. and I was dumb because I didn't believe it. But it happened to me too. I hope it doesn't happen to you. How long you've been on it so far?
While you have it, you want to enjoy it at the most. But when you least expect it, it's gone, and sadly, it can be gone for good.
Best of luck
GI78
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