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.

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Adderall and Depression Side Effects

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My 12 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADD and was prescribed some meds but as the time passes by she became depressed. She is now prescribed adderall and I would like to hear of some adderall and depression side effects as well as some general info about adderall. The thing is that I've heard...

by cheri19437 over a year ago

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Questions about Adderall XR (& Lexapro)

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Hey, So I am a 23 year old female, 5'7 and 185 pounds. Yes, Over wieght since the birth of my child. Im working on that though. I was recently diagnosed with ADD-Inactive. I have a two year old little girl and this has complicated our relationship for a while now. Anyway, pretty much I fit the...

by amandanelson49063 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Adderall - long term addiction and tolerance?; better altern

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Hello, I'm 26 yrs old and currently on a low/medium dosage of Strattera. I'm not hyperactive but I do have ADD in the sense of having difficulty organizing, staying focused, and following through with tasks. Strattera has helped but not as much as I would like. People have recommended Adderall...

by ER122136104 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

depression side effect of long acting stimulants over short acting ones?

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My 9yr son was first on Vyvanse then adderal XR...both caused side effect of depression. Changed him to Adderall IR and problem solved...anyone else with similar experience?

by maribeth over a year ago

over a year ago by maribeth

What are people taking for thier ADD?

I used to take ritalin when i was younger but it just kind of stopped working. now i am kind of trying strattera. It does help me concentrate a little bit better but there are also some side affects which i really dont like. It seems to make me kind of unhappy. last week i didnt take it at all and...

by nickmpower over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

120mg Vyvanse...first time...still up 46 hours later...

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So here's the situation. I had two 60mg pills of Vyvanse. I've never taken any prescription stimulants before and I figured it would help me study because I needed to catch up in school. I took the first pill at 5:00 PM on Sunday. I then took the second at 3:00 AM. I really should have not taken...

by TongueTied124900 over a year ago

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Side Effects of Brethine/terbutaline given to women to prevent and stave off premature labor

Please help me with information and direction with regards to the side-effects of Brethine/terbutaline given to women to prevent and stave off premature labor. I received this medication first in the hospital and then followed with oral medication for an entire month. My daughter was born after...

by 4giveN4get362833 over a year ago

over a year ago by mom2besoon42465

adderall for depression

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My brother is 24 years old and he was diagnosed with depression. His doctor proscribed him adderall. I want to help him so I would appreciate some information about this drug. What are the side effects?

by Guest over a year ago

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