Attention Deficit Disorder

Up to 70 mgs of Adderall XR – not seeing any difference but I'm becoming a stick

Question:

I posted a msg here a few weeks ago, because I had been prescribed Adderall XR.  See *snippet* below.  I started at 10.  I’m at 70 mgs now.  I’m definitely feeling side-affects.  Weight-loss, dry mouth etc.  However, I’m not noticing any difference as far as benefits increased concentration, focus, mood etc.  I have asked a couple people if they see any difference, including my gf who knows I have ADD and they don’t notice any changes.  I was diagnosed with mild BiPolar 2 by my doctor for which he prescribed ‘Trileptal’.  That seemed to help my moods.  I was told by my doc to track the med for 2 weeks when I was sure I had reached a dose that worked – He said I should notice a difference either right away or more subtle and to keep going up, I was at 50 mgs.  I just started tracking it a couple days ago although I have not noticed a difference.  I did email him and let him know.  I think it’s gotten to a point where if I had noticed a difference it would’ve been by now.  I don’t really see the point of going up to 80.  70 is alot, and I’m skinny enough Any thoughts, opinions? *OLD MESSAGE* I was diagnosed with ADD and mild autism when I was 5 or 6.  I have improved alot since I was little. But I’ve always struggling with with concentration, focus, processing and retaining information.  Since high school, I’ve jumped from job-to-job – some lasted a month, others lasted a few years that I barely held onto by the skin of my teeth. This is the primarily the cause of alot of my anxiety and depression right now. I’m seeing a specialist who treats ADD/ADHD.  I trust him and he seems to be knowledgeable.  He precribed me on ‘Adderall XR’ for my ADD.  I started taking it May 7th with a dosage of 10 mgs.  I’ve went up 10 mgs every day till I was sure to notice a difference.  I’m at 50 mgs now. I’m definitely noticing side affects, dry mouth, decreased appetite, etc.  However, I’m not noticing any difference as far as attention, processing, focusing in general.  I’m trying really hard to hold out but I’m sooo…. at my wits end with this.  I feel like my life has pretty much been a stale-mate since graduating high school 8 years ago.  I’m ready to get better and I realize it’s takes time.  I’ve emailed my doctor about the adderall and he said that I should notice a difference either right away or more subtle and to keep going up.  I’ll have to monitor myself for 2 weeks then go in for a check-up with my doc. IAny thoughts, opinions, at all?

Response:

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I posted a msg here a few weeks ago, because I had been prescribed Adderall XR.  See *snippet* below.  I started at 10.  I’m at 70 mgs now.  I’m definitely feeling side-affects.  Weight-loss, dry mouth etc.  However, I’m not noticing any difference as far as benefits increased concentration, focus, mood etc.  I have asked a couple people if they see any difference, including my gf who knows I have ADD and they don’t notice any changes.  I was diagnosed with mild BiPolar 2 by my doctor for which he prescribed ‘Trileptal’.  That seemed to help my moods.  I was told by my doc to track the med for 2 weeks when I was sure I had reached a dose that worked – He said I should notice a difference either right away or more subtle and to keep going up, I was at 50 mgs.  I just started tracking it a couple days ago although I have not noticed a difference.  I did email him and let him know.  I think it’s gotten to a point where if I had noticed a difference it would’ve been by now.  I don’t really see the point of going up to 80.  70 is alot, and I’m skinny enough Any thoughts, opinions?

I know that different people respond to different meds.  Perhaps it’s time to try something else? Priscilla, ADDult, Adderall XR 2 x 10 mg

Response:

I’m in the same boat as you.  I was on Ritalin when I was younger and have been on Adderall for 3 months, first med since going back to doctor and admitting to myself that smoking weed and 3 Energy Drinks a day weren’t helping.  I’ve had no issues wanting to smoke grass or take caffeine anymore, but I’m taking 2 30’s a day and am curious why you are up to 70 with 10 MG pills.  The 30’s just kick my ass unless I eat a bite and take it half an hour later.  If I take it on an empty stomach then I’m hosed, I’m so focused all day no one even talks to me. People are noticing differences in my case.  I’m much more serious, not nearly as funny, which is my reason for quitting when I was younger, I wanted to be life of party again.  Now that I’m married, and it’s getting hard for this marriage to work because my symptoms in relationships are coming to a head again.  It’s doesn’t seem fair that I am this way, and I’m tired of hurting people with my lashing out and mood swings.  However, since I quit taking the adderal, I’m feeling the depression and misundertanding people alot.  I’ve even considered getting some drugs that I haven’t used in years again, perhaps the adderal just kicked something in that is pushing the addiction buttons again, which makes me wonder how I can ever beat this cycle.  I may lose my wife over this crap, which doesn’t surprise me, I have lost alot because of who I am and how I don’t understand how to stop the cycle. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I posted a msg here a few weeks ago, because I had been prescribed Adderall XR.  See *snippet* below.  I started at 10.  I’m at 70 mgs now.  I’m definitely feeling side-affects.  Weight-loss, dry mouth etc.  However, I’m not noticing any difference as far as benefits increased concentration, focus, mood etc.  I have asked a couple people if they see any difference, including my gf who knows I have ADD and they don’t notice any changes.  I was diagnosed with mild BiPolar 2 by my doctor for which he prescribed ‘Trileptal’.  That seemed to help my moods.  I was told by my doc to track the med for 2 weeks when I was sure I had reached a dose that worked – He said I should notice a difference either right away or more subtle and to keep going up, I was at 50 mgs.  I just started tracking it a couple days ago although I have not noticed a difference.  I did email him and let him know.  I think it’s gotten to a point where if I had noticed a difference it would’ve been by now.  I don’t really see the point of going up to 80.  70 is alot, and I’m skinny enough Any thoughts, opinions? *OLD MESSAGE* I was diagnosed with ADD and mild autism when I was 5 or 6.  I have improved alot since I was little. But I’ve always struggling with with concentration, focus, processing and retaining information.  Since high school, I’ve jumped from job-to-job – some lasted a month, others lasted a few years that I barely held onto by the skin of my teeth. This is the primarily the cause of alot of my anxiety and depression right now. I’m seeing a specialist who treats ADD/ADHD.  I trust him and he seems to be knowledgeable.  He precribed me on ‘Adderall XR’ for my ADD.  I started taking it May 7th with a dosage of 10 mgs.  I’ve went up 10 mgs every day till I was sure to notice a difference.  I’m at 50 mgs now. I’m definitely noticing side affects, dry mouth, decreased appetite, etc.  However, I’m not noticing any difference as far as attention, processing, focusing in general.  I’m trying really hard to hold out but I’m sooo…. at my wits end with this.  I feel like my life has pretty much been a stale-mate since graduating high school 8 years ago.  I’m ready to get better and I realize it’s takes time.  I’ve emailed my doctor about the adderall and he said that I should notice a difference either right away or more subtle and to keep going up.  I’ll have to monitor myself for 2 weeks then go in for a check-up with my doc. IAny thoughts, opinions, at all?

Response:

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m in the same boat as you.  I was on Ritalin when I was younger and have been on Adderall for 3 months, first med since going back to doctor and admitting to myself that smoking weed and 3 Energy Drinks a day weren’t helping.  I’ve had no issues wanting to smoke grass or take caffeine anymore, but I’m taking 2 30’s a day and am curious why you are up to 70 with 10 MG pills.  The 30’s just kick my ass unless I eat a bite and take it half an hour later.  If I take it on an empty stomach then I’m hosed, I’m so focused all day no one even talks to me. People are noticing differences in my case.  I’m much more serious, not nearly as funny, which is my reason for quitting when I was younger, I wanted to be life of party again.  Now that I’m married, and it’s getting hard for this marriage to work because my symptoms in relationships are coming to a head again.  It’s doesn’t seem fair that I am this way, and I’m tired of hurting people with my lashing out and mood swings.  However, since I quit taking the adderal, I’m feeling the depression and misundertanding people alot.  I’ve even considered getting some drugs that I haven’t used in years again, perhaps the adderal just kicked something in that is pushing the addiction buttons again, which makes me wonder how I can ever beat this cycle.  I may lose my wife over this crap, which doesn’t surprise me, I have lost alot because of who I am and how I don’t understand how to stop the cycle.

Have you considered talking to a professional?  Or trying a 12 step program? Priscilla

Response:

Of course!  2 DUI’s will get you the gammat of therapy. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m in the same boat as you.  I was on Ritalin when I was younger and have been on Adderall for 3 months, first med since going back to doctor and admitting to myself that smoking weed and 3 Energy Drinks a day weren’t helping.  I’ve had no issues wanting to smoke grass or take caffeine anymore, but I’m taking 2 30’s a day and am curious why you are up to 70 with 10 MG pills.  The 30’s just kick my ass unless I eat a bite and take it half an hour later.  If I take it on an empty stomach then I’m hosed, I’m so focused all day no one even talks to me. People are noticing differences in my case.  I’m much more serious, not nearly as funny, which is my reason for quitting when I was younger, I wanted to be life of party again.  Now that I’m married, and it’s getting hard for this marriage to work because my symptoms in relationships are coming to a head again.  It’s doesn’t seem fair that I am this way, and I’m tired of hurting people with my lashing out and mood swings.  However, since I quit taking the adderal, I’m feeling the depression and misundertanding people alot.  I’ve even considered getting some drugs that I haven’t used in years again, perhaps the adderal just kicked something in that is pushing the addiction buttons again, which makes me wonder how I can ever beat this cycle.  I may lose my wife over this crap, which doesn’t surprise me, I have lost alot because of who I am and how I don’t understand how to stop the cycle. Have you considered talking to a professional?  Or trying a 12 step program? Priscilla

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