New To Adderall Seeking Advice

Hey everyone,

I started 10 mg 2-3 times daily of the generic blue pill which is IR for ADD --no hyperactivity. I tried Ritalin a few weeks ago and HATED it. Mood swings immediately while it was still in my system, and I had this odd strung out feeling. No good.

This is my third day on adderall and I can tell that the concentration and focus is there. The first day I took two 10mg at the same time and felt the motivation kick that got me going, which is one of the things I was hoping to see as a benefit becuase another of my serious problems i have struggled with is procrastination. However, because I am only on a trial bottle I don't want to run out too soon until my next script fill, so I just took one this morning, and I am analyzing to see exactly what the effects are.
What I have noticed so far is that just with the 10mg, there is no motivation kick that I had with the 20 mg, I actually feel content and calm still focused and attentive, but no initial get up and go. could actually take a nap right now and I took the pill about 2 hours ago.
I am suprised because being an amphetamine, I would expect there to be some sort of energy boost, and what I am experiencing is not that At all. I am not exactly tired, it's more of an alert, calm, non motivated feeling if that makes any sense.
I am going to wait a few hours to see exactly how I feel when the drug has worn off. The first 2 days I had a tension headache throughout the day, so far today I'm good.
Can anyone relate to my experience here, or give any knowledgeable advice in general?
Also, am curious to see if the XR version would be better.

Note: I am also on 150xr Wellbutrin daily, which I have been on for about 4 months

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Hello, Sammylynne! How are you?

I would suggest giving it a little more time, before you decide how well it works or you. Your body does need to get used it.

Side effects may include nausea, headache, anxiety and anorexia.

How are you feeling on it, now?

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Ok, I'm just covering the basic knowledge of adderall. It is a mixture of multiple amphetamines, as with anyone I recommend you drink at least 8 oz of water before you take your adderall, at the time you take them and try just a steady hydration habit like a sip of water every couple minutes untill the adderall wears off . Try to stay clear of grapefruit or grapefruit juice especially on higher doses as it can have variable intensity potentiating effects which means depending on your stomach content , body , dose , ect grapefruit or grapefruit juice/product can possible cause much stronger effects than you're used to or expecting . Dosing wise , depending on severity and type of medical condition will highly influence how much adderall (mg) wise and if you get extended release (xr) or instant release (ir) . It's good to start at 10 mg ir just cause that's honestly safe even if you have panic issues which adderall can trigger . If 10 mg doesn't give you enough focus or energy simply be honest with the doctor and you'll probley be bumped up from 15 to 20 mg ( not for sure ) but likely . If that 10mg doesn't last long enough or give you enough focus , inform the doctor of your needs of increased time of effects and you could equally likely be instructed to take a second dose of ir so long after the first or just take one extended release pill of appropriate dose.

Whatever happens, take adderall as prescribed and it's wise to stop taking it when you don't need it or lessen the dose if you're a dependent long time user or high dose . Ide recommend working with your doctor to find a plan of dosing that gives you just enough effects to stay energized , focused, and attentive for the length of time you need it . Too little and well it just won't be much if any help , too much can cause anything from a euphoric rush , to cold limbs from vascular constriction (normal with significant amphetamine/stimulant use, hyper stimulation as talking noticeably more than normal, focusing on more than you really can process , shaking or even light anxiety to serious panic attacks . If you feel you get too medicated from adderall try to breathe deep and soft and sip down some normal milk . Next ide advice you to not do untill you discuss it with a doctor but though I personally have done hundreds of mgs of adderall and the worst I got was cold feet but I've also seen cases where 20mg does little more than a big energy drink and the first time they get dosed up to 30 it feels like they're having a heart attack . I find from personal and observational experience you'll have more complications with Ritalin but don't hesitate to call a doctor or ER about concerns or 911 if it gets to the point past unpleasant side effects to highly abnormal symptoms . Before you up the dose try to drink a cup of coffee or caffeinated soda right before you take the meds . B vitamins and grapefruit can make small doses more effective but best talk to the doctor about a good method.

Other than what I've covered try drinking baking soda water around 6 oz at least on a light or empty stomach which makes the amphetamine kick harder. I believe by improving absorption but that is just what I concluded. May be wrong or partially right. Last, this stuff is addictive, recreational, and sought after by quite the many people especially college students and stimulant junkies ex. Methamphetamine/crack/coke users and even athletes and body builders. Keep them locked up and take them correctly including a plan with your doc to stop or reduce your dose when not needed. Point is me or anyone experienced with adderall that's taken it and researched it can tell you almost anything you would need but go to your doctor . Be honest. Take the smallest dose as is helpful and as small number of extra doses needed. I feel before I end this novel it sucked when I got addicted cause ide love the 4 day rush and was a zombie and not normal as before untill I got my next script. Then I stopped getting euphoric rushes and ended up doing all 60 of my ir tabs within less than 2 days. Nose is ruined, liver is requiring special vitamins , veins are non existent and even 9 months clean I still just have no interest or energy. Take as directed and just keep the doc posted on details and you'll be fine.

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