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.

Which ADHD med will my doctor most likely precribe?

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Okay, So I have been diagnosed with ADHD since 2nd grade. (I am in 10th grade now) I stopped taking it in like 7th grade because I thought I didn't need it, but I am finding it a lot harder to focus now, and am going back to the doctor to get more meds. I have tried stretera, which made me feel sick...

by melody over a year ago

Need Info, Wellbutrin vs. Strattera???

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I have been taking Concerta for quite some time. My doc wanted to increase the dosage of Concerta, however I was hesitant about taking more amphetamines. So we tried Wellbutrin. I can't say that I feel drastically different in terms of the ADHD than I did prior to starting Wellbutrin;...

by Loobod T244709 over a year ago

side effects of vyvanse and alcohol

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I am currently taking vyvanse (30mg) and I was wondering if it is safe to have a drink while on vyvanse? I have an office function tomorrow and I would like to have a glass of wine like everyone else. Are there any side effects from taking vyvanse and alcohol together?

by wallas1375169056 over a year ago

side effects of vyvanse in adults

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I am quite convinced that I would benefit from a medication for ADHD, which I have known that I have for some time. I am often hyperactive at work, and when my doctor suggested vyvanse to help me cope and calm down, I was tempted to say yes straight away. However, I think it is important to get...

by wolfgang308167345 over a year ago

Diagnosed with ADHD, taking Ambien and Adderall

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I have been taking ambien and adderall together for almost 5 years now. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in the 4th grade and would get all of my work done correctly before all the kids and then be such a distraction to them that it became a problem. My parents took me to a psychiatrist and I...

by guest over a year ago

side effects of vyvanse

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What do you think about vyvanse? I have been looking into various medications for ADHD and I have been told several times by several independent sources that vyvanse has fewer side effects compared to other ADHD drugs like ritalin. If that is true, does that mean vyvanse has no side effects at all?...

by king1211161825 over a year ago

side effects of vyvanse in children

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We have four boys, the youngest is 2 years old now, and the oldest will be 13 in the summer. Two of the boys have already been diagnosed with ADHD and the doctor is trying to push vyvanse on us. I am not totally opposed to medication but am just still not sure that it is the right thing for my...

by Guest over a year ago

Concerta problem, need help

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Hi, I am 18 years old and I waas recently diagnosed with ADHD. They gave a script of concerta an reading the side effects and hearing that it is also known as a "kiddie cocaine" really makes me nervous and how there have been deaths documented on it. I suffer from anxiety as it is and I lexapro...

by Guest over a year ago

ADHD Research Paper

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Hi, I am a student at Marshall University and I am doing a reasearch project on ADHD and environmental causes such as smoking or illegal drug use. I am conducting a short (less than 5 minutes) survey, and am asking that anyone who smoked, did any drug, or lived with someone who did please complete...

by Guest over a year ago

Coming off of Concerta

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I haven't taken concerta for three days now and I'm wondering when I'll stop feeling effects. I quit taking it because I couldn't exercise without my heart rate climbing sky high, which doesn't fly because I'm an endurance athlete. I only took Concerta for a week, and Adderall for about 3 weeks...

by Guest over a year ago