what's the effect of adderall on adhd?
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Angelinazmom probably didn't need a stimulant as strong as Adderall to start (dang doctors...). There stuff out there that's so much milder. After all, if you know what Adderall really is...\n\nAddreall, like most stimulant drugs, brings the less active areas of the brain more into alignment with the more active areas of the brain, reducing hyperactivity (when the more active areas control external behavior) and inattentiveness (when the more active areas control internal behavior). Because brain study is still in its infancy, they don't have clearly pinpointed areas/high-low brain function combinations that each drug affects, so finding the ultimate prescription that works for each patient is a hit-or-miss trial-and-error method. Unfortunately, IF the first guess or two is way off, and the side effects of improper dosage and medication scare parents, the child ends up without any medication, and in trouble in school and eventually in trouble at work as an adult. Prescribing this stuff is more an art than a science.\n\nMy son is on Adderall, and it works wonderfully for him at the proper dosage. They started him at too high a dose, he got the shakes, and his nose bled like Niagara. Now he's on 10mg, has no side effects at that dosage, and he benefits noticably from it. Without it, he's completely inattentive. With it, he has started learning to read, and can hold a conversation with us without totally spacing out halfway through.
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What Are the Symptoms?\n\nThe symptoms of ADHD include inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity that are inappropriate for a person's age level. \n\nChildren who have ADHD often:\n\nAre easily distracted by sights and sounds in their environment. \nAre unable to concentrate for long periods of time on low stimulation tasks (homework vs. video games). \nAre restless and impulsive. \nHave a tendency to daydream. \nAre slow to complete tasks. \nAdults who have ADHD often:\n\nMiss work deadlines.\nMiss appointments.\nAppear hectic and disorganized.\nHave significant problems prioritizing. \nSymptoms of ADHD in adults and children\n\nYou must got to a physiologist or a ph\nphycartist and have the test done formally.
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Attention Deficit Disorder is a condition that makes it difficult if not impossible to focus on the task at hand.  A person with ADD is easily distracted, has trouble staying on task, and sometimes the ADD is accompanied by a hyperactivity disorder.\n\nThe good news is that there are some great medications available, which can control the condition.  See a doctor.  I have a grandson with ADHD, who is very well controlled, doing well in school, and, you wouldn never know he had ADHD unless someone told you.  Prior to finding the right medication, he was having considerable difficulty in school...not because he didn't have the necessary intelligence, but simply because he couldn't stay focused on the subject at hand.
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Adderall is brand name for a mixture of amphetamine isomers and salts.\n\nIt contains the D-dextro and L-levo isomers of the amphetamine molecule and 3 different salts, including saccarate, sulfate, and aspartate.\n\nIn simplest forms, Adderall is nothing but a big SPEEED concoction.\n\nIt is prescribed to people who have Attention Deficeit Disorder, or as an anorectic (to make fat people not eat so much).\n\nThese other people have obviously no experience in amphetamines at all, and are just trying to encourage you not to do it.  They talk of it making you sick and hyper, that is absolutely untrue.  It will make you completely stimulated in the task that you choose.  Basically, amphetamine is a miracle substance.  It can give you the ability to concentrate in depth, even in extreme situations.  Also, It doesnt necessarily make you "hyper".  It makes you "stimulated".  You wont be jumping off the walls or anything of that nature.  You may talk more and persue more physically demanding tasks then normal.  Infact i think amphetamine actually has somewhat of a calming, chill effect.  It allows you to completely focus your attention to where u please it.  Complete control while under the influence.  \n\nThe main positive effects of Adderall are euphoria, heightened sense of awareness of all senses, ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.\n\nThe main negative effects of Adderall are slightly raised blood pressure, illegality of the chemical, and when the experience is over,(usually 4-5 hours after ingestion depending on whether it is Immediate release or XR extended release), you will feel slightly drained or in drug terms, a comedown.  The harshness of the comedown is directly proportional to the dosage.\n\nWhat strength do you have, I would recommend as it being your first time take no more than 50 mg immediate release, and no more than 75 mg of the XR capsules.  Enjoy, I know I do.
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WOW.\n\nI never thought of Aderal being used in the scenario you described.  At 38 years old, I have just started taking some of these ADD/ADHD drugs.  They can have positive results, even in the 'short term' you describe.  There will be behavioral changes some positive some negative.  You may want to suggest to your friend to switch medications, as there are numerous.  One side affect he may not tell you about is ED.  That may be his gripe.  That's what mine was!\n\nThe drug company web sites can outline the dosages which are normally prescribed.
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There is some growing research that suggests that there is a link between serotonin and ADHD.  Wellbutrin does increase available serotonin levels, so I guess it can be used to treat ADHD.\nThis study found that there is a "clinically and statistically significant effect of bupropion in improving ADHD in adults."\nhttp://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/158/2/282?maxtoshow=&HITS=&hits=&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=bupropion+ADHD&andorexactfulltext=and&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&resourcetype=HWCIT
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adderall, dexedrine(dextroamphetamine), ritalin, cylert...  like the other guy said..  all of em... cept sometimes they try SSRI'S  and whatnot..  but ALL of the classical stimulant ADD/ADHD drugs show up as crack/meth.. because thats what they are essentially.. and i know because(cough)..  just as good/bad.
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get a 2nd opinion on the ADHD, it seams to be a lot of bull to me. doent matter how hyperactive or how little attentive someone may be, they concentrate on something. what ever that is can be used as a building block, i havent seen any of that stuff work. the meds just slow down brain function which is ultimatly bad for the entire body.
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I would ask the doctor. I am prescribed 20 mg/2 times a day, but made the mistake of self-dosing and it's not a very good idea. I think most people have trouble when adderall wears off. You could ask about Adderall XR, which may have a smoother effect overall and would only need to be taken once a day. \nHope it works out!
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It already IS bad. You don't mention meds for your ADD, but it could be a side-effect of the med. \n\nA symptom of ADHD is Impulsivity. This could explain the outbursts, but not the not realizing you are in an outburst part.\n\nKnowing you have a mental disorder, it wouldn't be uncommon for you to have more than one. Maybe one that, until now, has gone un-diagnosed.\n\nI would follow the advice of Answerer 2 and see your doctor as soon as possible.
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Your system is likely to be clear of adderall in two to three days if, you are an occasional user, or your history of using the drug is less than six months.\n\nIt could take five days if, you use it once or twice a week or if you have been taking it longer than six months.\n\nSometimes It could take as many as five to ten days if,  you take it daily, use more than prescribed, or have been taking it for more than a year.
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Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Brand name Aderall)\n\nIf you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking amphetamine-dextroamphetamine and seek emergency medical attention:\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \nan irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or \nhallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion. \nOther, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take amphetamine-dextroamphetamine and talk to your doctor if you experience\n\nrestlessness or tremor; \nanxiety or nervousness; \nheadache or dizziness; \ninsomnia; \ndryness of the mouth or an unpleasant taste in the mouth; \ndiarrhea or constipation; or \nimpotence or changes in sex drive. \n Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine is habit forming. Physical and psychological dependence may occur with the use of this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually. \n\nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.\n\nCopied from site below where there is more info...;
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there are no affects at all of add&#92;adha it is just the drugs the put you on that give you the long term effects like dexamphetamine is kiddy speed,\n go talk to a speed junkie and see how one of them has turned out
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It depends on your age/weight.\n\nFor adults, the maximunm daily recommended dosage of ADDERALL is 0.5 to 1 mg per kilogram of body weight.  So if you're between 40 and 80 kg, or about 90 and 180 pounds,  it shouldn't be too much.  (One kg= 2.2 pounds)\n\nI'm NOT a doctor.  But the site I mention below has a pretty thorough review of the ADD meds for adults.
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Hi BooMom\n\nHere are some ideas to help the healing process.\n\n\n\nQuick Action Plan for ADHD/ADD-like Symptoms\n\n1. Avoid the use of dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, such as Ritalin and Adderal.\n \n2. Recognize that the majority of ADHD/ADD diagnoses are inaccurate, and can be based on little or no scientific evidence.\n \n3. If you, your child or teen suffer from ADHD/ADD-like symptoms, be sure to explore all possible factors that may be causing hyperactivity. Essential to consider is poor diet, nutritional imbalances, undiagnosed learning disabilities and/or vision problems, lack of emotional support, heavy metal toxicity, and food and environmental allergies, all of which should be screened for. \n\n4. Avoid all sugars, wheat products, refined carbohydrates, sodas, processed foods, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, corn syrup, alcohol, and hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils. \n\n5. Avoid foods high in salicylates such as apples, almonds, oranges, peppers, and tomatoes. \n\n6. Emphasize organic fresh fruits and vegetables, organic whole grains such as amaranth and quinoa, organic free-range meats, poultry, and wild-caught fish, and drink plenty of pure, filtered water. \n\n7. Nutritional supplements include vitamin B-complex, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folic acid, essential fatty acids (EFAs), omega-3 oils, digestive enzymes, and probiotic supplements such as acidophilus and bifidus bacterium, tinctured zeolite and chlorella.\n \n8. Chamomile, linden flower, milk thistle, and red clover may be useful herbs. \n\n9. If heavy metal toxicity is a factor, consider working with a physician trained in the use of chelation therapy. \n\n10. Many excellent books on healing ADHD are available; we recommend "Children with Starving Brains" by Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D., and "A Path to Success" by Lawrence Weathers, Ph.D. \n\nCauses of ADHD/ADD-like Behavior\nA variety of factors can cause the hyperactivity symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD. They include undetected learning disabilities, food and environmental allergies, gastrointestinal disorders such as leaky gut syndrome, systemic yeast overgrowth, known as Candidiasis, heavy metal toxicity, poor diet, nutritional imbalances, and emotional upsets such as those caused by family problems. In some cases, the problem can also be due to undetected vision problems, such as the need for eyeglasses for reading. The overuse of antibiotics, as well as vaccines and immunization, can also cause symptoms of hyperactivity and/or ASDHD/ADD. Antibiotics can trigger allergic reactions and cause the gastrointestinal tract to become depleted of healthy bacteria, leading to candidiasis, while vaccines can severely compromise a child's still- developing immune system, and cause other serious health problems, including neurological damage. (For more information about the health risks posed by vaccination, see The Dangers of Vaccination.)\n\nDiet: The most common dietary triggers of ADHD/ADD and hyperactivity are commercially processed foods that are high in sugars and artificial sweeteners, food additives and chemical preservatives. Another important factor is caffeine, which is found not only in colas, but also in many other types of sodas and bottled drinks, as well as chocolate products. Ironically, many school lunch programs across the country regularly provide school children with foods laced with caffeine, and with sugar. Moreover, many schools also earn revenues through affiliations with soda and candy manufacturers, by allowing the sale of soda and candies on site via vending machines.\n\nFoods high in salicylates, which are natural chemical substances found in foods such as apples, berries, almonds, oranges, and tomatoes, can also cause hyperactivity. Consider a rotation or elimination diet, removing these foods from the diet for 1-4 weeks while paying attention to behavioral changes or improvements in behavior.\n\nNutrition: One of the most common defi
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I take Adderall, but sometimes they fill it with the generic, which IS dexedrine.\n\nI also take 5 mg.  \n\nJust guessing at why you fall asleep, based on my experience:\n\n1) Maybe it hasn't taken effect yet...I find that it often takes quite a while to enter my system (this is tough when it suddenly kicks on at 10 pm!)\n2) Maybe you are reacting to the release/relief, the calmness we feel after taking it.  Your brain is not racing any longer, you experience that clarity.  That is a liberating feeling, but perhaps you find it relaxing as well, a release of stress.  And so you fall asleep.\n3) Maybe you NEED the sleep.\n\nAnyway, good luck.  People really do need to consult with their doctor in the beginning.  I couldn't take ritalin at all, it'd wear off with a bang.
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I agree with LFGX3.\n\n\nRitalin affects a normal brain differently, and it can make you sick.  For the person with normal brain function, there are many potential side effects including elevated blood pressure and heart rate, nausea, agitation, headaches, and insomnia.\n\nEven for those people who do need it the side effects are a lot.  I am taking ritalin and have experienced many of it's side effects.\n\nHowever, even short term use can cause long term side effects.\n\nThis is a good book to read:\nAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Williams, J.(2001)