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I Am On 30mg Of Adderall Down From 60, I Have Severe Add I Forget Things, Would Ritalin Be Better?
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I was diagnosed by two different physciatrists with severe ADD. I lose thing, I can't rememer dates, appointments, times, names. I am thinking maybe long acting Ritalin would help me more. I am 54 and it is like I am losing my job skills, I have had MRI's of the brain which are normal. I told the nurse if this is Alzhiemers, I am going to kill myself. Can anyone give me any feedback?
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I have the same exact thing you are talking about. It is not alzheimers. I am 56 and it is severe ADD. I also Have bipolar. I am also taking adderall 30 mg. I just started it. I just lost my job because they said I can't remember things. I have had several memory tests.
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not a junkie Says:
Hi, I'm 64 years old and only started taking adderal 2 years ago. If I don't take it I could sleep 20 day and feel unable to think clearly. Make sure you are getting the extended Release type! I just retired from professional teaching as an Adjunct professor at 3 well known colleges as well as a high school teacher for 26 years! I have a MASTERS DEGREE and am just short of a docorate degree, but have decided I don't want to write another thesis! So my point is: there are many very bright creative people functioning well in society if prescribed the right meds! AND IF YOU CAN GET PAST ALL THE DR.'S WHO WILL TELL YOU THAT YOU ARE JUST DEPRESSED OR A HYPOCONDRIAC and or that you're feeling this way because you're just GETTING OLD!
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not a junkie Says:
Hi, I'm 64 years old and only started taking adderal 2 years ago. If I don't take it I could sleep 20 hours day and would feel unable to think clearly. Make sure you are getting the extended Release type! I just retired from professional teaching as an Adjunct professor at 3 well known colleges as well as a high school teacher for 26 years! I have a MASTERS DEGREE and am just short of a docorate degree, but have decided I don't want to write another thesis! So my point is: there are many very bright creative people functioning well in society. The tricky part is finding the right Dr.who will prescribe the right meds! AND IF YOU CAN GET PAST ALL THE DR.'S WHO WILL TELL YOU THAT YOU ARE JUST DEPRESSED OR A HYPOCONDRIAC and or that you're feeling this way because you're just GETTING OLD! ( Intermt psychiatry has been good for me)
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Diane B Says:
The problem is the shortage that is going on right now. And the other problem is getting a good doctor who will ride out the storm. I have decided to move back to the big city with a medical center and medical school. My chances for finding a good doctor who will treat my ADHD, my depression/anxiety and my fibromyalgia are higher there. Getting good health care these days is almost next to impossible when you don't have insurance and are on disability. I'm thinking of becoming a political activist while I stiill have some energy left. I'm sure I will die sooner than someone with insurance, but I'm going to try to have a good time while I can.
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Rob Says:
I'm 43 yrs old also having server ADHD I take 30 mg adderall 30 mg and just last night my dr also raised my script from 2 a dayto 3 a day. My ADHD got to a point where i would go shopping and totally forget to pay for things and walk right out the store with food in my cart that wasnt paid for. Taking the adderall helps a lot. I was on Ritalin when i was a kid then transfered to the adderall. There is one medication that the dr is going to try with me that we both think it will be benificial to me and a lot of other people who suffer from the same its Dexadrine straight amphetamine please excuse my spelling i dont have my glasses on i hope this info help you who ever looks at my post. But I dont think the ritalin workes well with adults as much.
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Mtothej Says:
I am late to this but am a believer that Ritalin is a far better add med for adults. Well especially for me. I hate getting the jitters and the speed feeling some of the other drugs can give. Ritalin won't work for all adults but if it does for you I strongly recommend
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Blue Scarlet Says:
I couldn't Agree with you more! Things have only gotten worse since you first posted and I sincerely hope you were able to find a good dr. I've Fibro, Lupus and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and have the bad luck to live in a state that's being punished because.,of the pill mills &walgreens and CVS were fined for all the illegal crap they were involved in. Now our state is being made an example of, honestly it wouldn't surprise me if next they put Advil, etc a controlled substance next....
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ADHD Specialist Says:
Ritalin affects primarily dopamine, while Adderall not only inhibits reuptake of dopamine, but also release of new dopamine. Adderall also affects norepinephrine which when combined provide better control of ADHD symptoms, but also Adderall has a longer half-life, which means ritalin (even XR) has a very up and down effect on symptoms. My recommendation is the branded Adderall XR sold by Shire Pharmaceuticals. Generics cannot provide the consistent symptom abatement of the original formulation.
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