Ok, i just wanted to Share my journey with adderallXR....
I am 18 and just graduated high school and have been on adderall XR 30mg for about 6 months..I started this because of focus in the classroom and anxiety. It helps with school very much! I did loose some weight but nothing that didn't need to be lost. The only trouble i have still is isomnia.... My phcologist rec. that i get into a routine of sorts. He told me to set a alarm an hour before i get up and take my med. then fall back asleep. This gradually wakes me up and it has seemed to be a good idea. Working out is very important in anyone but this helps isomnia because You will be alot more tired from burning more energy exercising than just sitting around all day.
Supplements interacted with the adderall.... As do cigarettes. IF YOU DONT SMOKE, DONT EVEN TRY ONE! Adderall increases my craveing for one! Overall Adderall is a great drug (if I have the correct dose!) I also noticed when first starting on the adderall i ate very low amounts, but this faded for me. I felt very "wired" at first. but after i started to eat properly i didnt feel as wired probably becuz there was something on my stomach. My body has become a little depedendent on the drug, but Its not like an addiction. this is why doctors have to slowly take a person off of adderall. I have never taken more than perscribed. It has helped me with SAT and ACT tests and I love to read and just get so much more information absorbd with this medication. I am always thinking up new ideas. I also have always loved sports and music. I play the Guitar and it makes music so much better. With sports, i felt like i lost a competetive edge... or i wasnt AS mad when i messed up. I really didnt care because i am not going to be a Pro athlete.... Learning is more important to me anyways.. this prob isnt the case for everyone becuz Major leauge baseball players use amphetomines everyday (adderall being an Amphetomine)
Sometimes i feel like im doing my body harm or sometimes worry about hurting my heart for the long run. My phc says this will not hurt my heart??? i dont know though, I am not an MD. or a Pyc.?
bman3038537.4284606481Thank you for the Posts..... No i havent had any heart problems at all... not any palpations or anything... maybe a few when i first started out. But i havent had that or any serious side effects other then decrease in appetite and sleep problems (when taking med late) but it has been a change in my life for the good. I just worry sometimes when i hear stories of the children that had sudden deaths due to amphetomines.I'm wondering bman if you haven't had the concern about your heart for a particular reason? If you've taken the adderal for over 6 months then you shouldn't feel the heart racing anymore. Mine was gone in about 2 months.
Maybe you should request a cardiogram from your doc. This could rule out a defect or underlying condition. If you have some heart condition for heaven's sake don't take amphetamines!! That's where all these horrible stories come from of having heart attacks on them. If your heart is as strong as an 18 year old's is supposed to be then no problem. It only seems to hurt adults who's heart is not working healthy. The smoking can't be of much help for sure.
Do see your doc. It's worth it - even if it just makes you feel more confident in your decisions. Go with your gut on this one.
hey bman,