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Is there anyone else who has had experience with the above medication? I need input please.

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I have been on adderall IR (instant release) 30mg along with 6mg of Xanax a day. It is the best combo for someone who has a severe case of adhd and anxiety. I had 3 family members pass in the same day. So that’s how the Xanax got discovered. But here is the thing, adderall has some nasty side effects if ur body isn’t used to it.

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Re: Crystal (# 10) Expand Referenced Message

Wellbutrin may help. In my experience it starts to make me shaky after a month or so.

The drug adderall is sometimes called four-ways or white crosses because they contain 4 salts of amphetamine. This was a popular drug in the 60s' - 70s' usually among truck drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts. This is probably why many people view the drug as they do.

When adderall first came out the capsules where 25 mg and they were _strong_! They were so strong that I stopped taking them and started to smoke pot. They have changed the formula to extra release (XR), I would not go near that drug with a ten foot pole! (that is adderal XR).

Back some years ago most pharmacies would substitute generic adderall with regular amphetamine tablets. These also worked well for me.

I have always had a better experience with dextrostat - very smooth. For me the trick was to figure out when and how much I needed for school and for summer I was "allowed" to stop taking it.

I personally think that amphetamine is over used and very habit forming. I think the newest best thing would be a small dose of vyvanse, assuming you and your son agree to take the plunge.

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Re: kathy (# 3) Expand Referenced Message


I have heard this over many years that the stimulant causes either depression or Bi-polar 1 or 2. IMHO maybe the stimulants have helped him deal with his depression.

I understand what it is like to go to school and just daze out of the window. When your grades from school get worse, then worse; depression seems likely.

Also it is difficult for many people to accept that a "drug" might make your brain work better. this can lead to feeling unfit for the "real world". Many people consider the adderall to be "cheating", believe me when he gets to playing sports he will not be hearing this for the first time. So maybe this is good?

This may sound crazy but I believe that stimulants can cause some people to feel less anxiety. It is like being addicted to nicotine .Yes nicotine is a stimulant but many if not most people say that smoking cigarettes makes them feel more relaxed.

You say the stimulant medication seemed to help; maybe trying another one. Also with depression it is not uncommon to use an anti-depressant.

IMHO he probably needs someone that he can trust and talk to about these issues. I do not know if schools still provide counseling but that would be my first avenue. School culture is something that needs close observation, just like depression.

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