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Posted by B2chica on October 17, 2008, at 13:49:27
i think i read the half life of adderall was 15-20 hours, does that mean it's in your system for that long...
how long is it supposed to actively work?i just took my second one and i think maybe now i wasn't supposed to take two?
i never did read the pharmacy label. when i was talking with pdoc i remember asking him if i take it like i did the ritalin (every four hours) and he said yes...he hesitated thinking about getting me XR, but decided not too.
so it's not supposed to be XR.but maybe its supposed to last 6 hours instead of four?
my hearts beating a little fast right now, more than it was this morning.
but it could be anxiety mixed in with it now too.b2c.
Posted by healing928 on October 17, 2008, at 22:30:19
In reply to Adderall half life, posted by B2chica on October 17, 2008, at 13:49:27
I take Adderall three times a day. About every four hours, but i have built up an extreme tolerance, so I think because you are just starting it that may be a factor. If you get any chest pain DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
You might want to call your doc and tell him, it may be to much for your system.
Posted by Phillipa on October 18, 2008, at 12:14:27
In reply to Re: Adderall half life, posted by healing928 on October 17, 2008, at 22:30:19
B2chica how do you feel today did you straighten out the doesage? Phillipa
Posted by Morgan79 on October 20, 2008, at 20:52:19
In reply to Adderall half life, posted by B2chica on October 17, 2008, at 13:49:27
B2chica,
I am new here, but the topic of adderall caught my attention. I was on Adderall for a few years, and I have a few classes in psychopharmacology.. Adderall can be very dangerous. Adderall was suspended for a while from the Canadian market because of the risks. Please be careful, and make sure you discuss your reactions with your physician.
~Morgan
Posted by B2chica on October 21, 2008, at 15:30:54
In reply to Re: Adderall half life, posted by Phillipa on October 18, 2008, at 12:14:27
i'm finally headed manic.
i'm gonna let it ride for a while. so sick of being dark and inside myself.
ive already caused some trouble for myself.
but i'm ready for this change. i haven't felt this good is so long.
ive never cleaned so much as i did yesterday...did the whole house and even cleaned the fridge!
Posted by Morgan79 on October 22, 2008, at 12:11:48
In reply to Re: Adderall half life, posted by B2chica on October 21, 2008, at 15:30:54
Please understand that is only approved for treating ADHD or narcolepsy and can be highly addictive. Adderall has euphoric effects, and is a controll medication for those effects.
Also, keep in mind adderall is a controlled substance. It is a narcotic, and should never be taken other than the way it was prescribed by your doc.I don't mean to take away from you feeling so good, however, I have had some really bad expriences with it and it was a nightmare getting off! I had to go inpatient and through a rehab program.
~Morgan
Posted by azalea on October 22, 2008, at 20:48:56
In reply to Re: Adderall half life, posted by Morgan79 on October 22, 2008, at 12:11:48
Just to clarify, Adderall is NOT chemically a narcotic. It is a controlled substance.
> Please understand that is only approved for treating ADHD or narcolepsy and can be highly addictive. Adderall has euphoric effects, and is a controll medication for those effects.
> Also, keep in mind adderall is a controlled substance. It is a narcotic, and should never be taken other than the way it was prescribed by your doc.
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> I don't mean to take away from you feeling so good, however, I have had some really bad expriences with it and it was a nightmare getting off! I had to go inpatient and through a rehab program.
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> ~Morgan
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Posted by B2chica on October 23, 2008, at 7:57:32
In reply to Re: Adderall half life, posted by Morgan79 on October 22, 2008, at 12:11:48
i have ADD and bipolar.
i was on ritalin, but mostly because ritalin helped more with my mood than any other of the list of drugs i've been on.
i had a problem with my pharmacy and doc switched me to Adderall.i'm xx years old, i do realize it's controlled substance, nor am i abusing it.
this is naturally a euphoric feeling im getting. i just started it and i assume (like everything else) it will eventually go away.
so i'm just very happy to smile for real, to be active at work, able to take care of my husband, my home AND my AMAZING littleone for the first time in i cant remember how many months.i'm sorry you had such a hard time with this drug.
but it's a keeper for me. i hope i don't have problems getting off it, but like everything else there's some withdrawl effect.
and one med i Never mess with is my ADD drug...i need it most of all.******************
for the record i think the NE release is whats ccausing the manic behaviors, but the dopamine release is what's saving me. ritalin never had that. and i just feel Great.
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