Isn't Adderall for ADHD
By fafinette79
@fafinette79 (943)
United States
June 22, 2008 9:57pm CST
Since my daddy died I've been suffering from depression for a good while. I've been seeing a doctor and going to a therapist. As time passed I was getting better and then I lost all focus and motivation. I went to see my doctor and he put me on adderall XR. Now don't get me wrong, it works. I have tons of motivation and focus when I begin something. I even find myself doing more posts and they are much longer than before. But, isn't this medication for ADHD? On top of this, I lost like 4 pounds in one week. I'm loving but I've heard that it's very addictive. I would love everyone's opinion on this.
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@gerald_lian (2188)
• Australia
23 Jun 08
Yes, you are right that Adderall is for ADHD. But it also has another indication, which is for narcolepsy, a sleep disorder. Basically, Adderall is an amphetamine, and amphetamine is a psychostimulant that make the brain sort of more "aroused". This medication is somewhat related to ecstasy, and it could be addicting because it makes you feel good, but if you use it in correct doses for the right purposes this shouldn't be a problem. I also heard from others about weight loss from this medication; if this is bothering you or making you uncomfortable or weak, do see the doctor and tell him about it because in the long term, this is undesirable. Well, it's good that you're making more posts and they are much longer than before, it shows that the medication works! Just hope that it doesn't "over"work! 

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@fafinette79 (943)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Oh, no! I love the fact that I'm losing weight. I just don't want to be addicted to it. I'm glad that another person doesn't see anything wrong with me taking it. I love that it helps me with focus and motivation in school and mylot:). I'm being very careful not to abuse it and only use it when I really need it.
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@pixiedustforyou2008 (2422)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Yes it is for ADHD Cause i have and the doc put me on the same thing but that because i have adhd... Yes it is very addicting to those that don't ave adhd cause they use it like cocain....The doc probably put you on it just get you motivated and focus....
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@fafinette79 (943)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Yes he did. I don't use it unless I have to. It makes me stay focused and keeps me from sleeping all day long. I need it while I'm in school. I want to stop it as soon as I don't need it anymore. I'm happy for the medications that he has put me on though.
@pixiedustforyou2008 (2422)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Oh and i forgot about the weight loss i have lost weight too. When i was younger i was on addrall not the xr kind and i lost so much weight that i was skin and bone... It makes you look your appetite
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@pixiedustforyou2008 (2422)
• United States
23 Jun 08
I think you should stay on it
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@xXxMikesWifeyxXx (3072)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Yes, adderall is for ahdhd, its the strongest dose for i beleive. and if it is working for you. i think that mabey the dr thinks that you have adhd or some signs and symptoms. wich if its helping you i wouldnt be to worried about taking it. only thing is the long term effects.
its makes you loose weight because it makes your apitite weak untill your body ajusts to it.
It does the same thing for me. it helped me ALOT when i was in school. And when i waas taken off of it there was not like any withdrawls from the pill its self... just of course hyper active behavior.
@fafinette79 (943)
• United States
23 Jun 08
I'm glad that I have had responses from people who use adderall. It was worrying me for a minute but I didn't want to question my doctor because he is so good at what he does. Plus, I was referred to him and those people love him.
@baja67 (2)
• United States
23 Jun 08
hello i read your questing let me say i have been in depression group for 10 yrs was put in a wheelchair 10 yrs ago and am still having prob adjusting to this doc says you never gat over depression all to greather i take 17 pills a day for depression and anxity just keeping trying an dont give up hope this helps and best of luck baja67
@fafinette79 (943)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Thank you for sharing your story with us and thank you for your good wishes. You will be in my prayers.




