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Prescription Stimulants

Prescription stimulants are drugs that make you more alert and wakeful. They stimulate both the central nervous system and sympathetic nervous system and often produce euphoric feelings. Stimulants are used to treat narcolepsy and other sleep disorders and help patients with ADD or ADHD. The most used stimulants are Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall and Adderall XR although there are some improved drugs called eugeroics. Modafinil and adrafinil, marketed as Provigil and Olmifon belong to this class.

Taking Adderall for weight loss, pros and cons?

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I have been taking adderall for three days to lose weight. It has definitely worked, I feel full with small amounts of food. The problem is that my heartrate accelerates at times, which is annoying, and I get really thirsty. (I'm thinking maybe the thirstiness is because I never ever drink water and...

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information on withdrawls and symptoms of methamphetamines

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I have to admit I have been using methamphetamines for years. I realized how really I should stop if I want to have normal life again. I want to have health and happy days without speed. Anyway, I am a little bit afraid if I could stop using methamphetamines. I have heard withdrawals are possible,...

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ADHD just started 20mg Adderall not working and having Shortness of breath.

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Hi, I am a 36 yr old married female. I was originally dx with MDD (Major Depression Disorder) and Anxiety about 15 years ago. I have been on over 5 different antidepressants as well as Wellbutrin and Abilify and nothing has helped. I have always had memory and focusing problems since childhood. I...

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Modafinil in treatment for adhd

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I would like to consult you on a matter of a medicament . I have heard that the main use of Modafinil in treatment for adhd, right? I wondered if it could be used on small children. I talk about my son, 7 years old, diagnosed with adhd. Will it be ok for him to use this drug? I heard some opposite...

by User avatar irwinn34215

Generic Adderall vs. Brand Name Question!!

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Hello, I recently got a perscription for Adderall to treat my ADD. I was told that the brand name was not covered by my insurance so I had to get the generic. Does this work the same as the brand name? I am on 10mg to start and can increase to 20mg in a week or so. What are the differences if...

by User avatar Newbie31

Adderall and Prozac Combo

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Hi. I am a guy who is 26 years old and I am taking Prozac for my problem with depression. It has helped me very much (if we deduct a few side effects). I am using Adderall as a appetite suppressor (it helped too!). I am getting nauseas and dizzy lately, and I have a feeling that Prozac has something...

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single depressed mom adderall addiction. how to recover?

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I have been taking it since 2008 with a prescription when I was diagnosed ADD. Started at 20. After a couple years I got 30. I learned I was pregnant - stopped cold turkey. During my pregnancy my ex became abusive mentally, physically. Two months after my son was born we were forced to leave my ex...

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Weird feeling after taking Adderall

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I am taking Adderall XR 30mg. I have weird feeling after...not like side effects, just maybe kind of lethargic feeling. It really gives me energy,1 day off and I had to stay in bed.

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Adderall and Vyvanse are useful in Chronic Pain and Autoimmune Disorders.

I've been dealing with Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, C5C6 replacement, caging and fusion. I also have tendinitis, arthritis, and bursitis bi-laterally in shoulders. Bi-lateral sciatica, and arthritis in both hips. I tried every treatment and medication that the doctors threw my way for 10 years....

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Luvox for OCD

Hi, my husband was diagnosed with OCD. He has some strange habits, like washing his hands every five minutes, and counting the steps before he gets in the car. A doctor prescribed him luvox, and I would like to know if this drug is helpful, or is there a better one for OCD?

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