I have been taking adderal off & on for the last 2 years along with effexor...I am actually going to see my doctor tomorrow to try and take me "off" of this stuff once and for all! at the age of 35 now, I think that I have honestly been mis-diagnosed with the "ADD" disorder, and in turn, this medication have made matters worse than ever! I have gained 10-15 lbs. (not sure if that has been an effect of the effexor OR adderal), either way, I cannot sleep at all at night, and find myself up eating and watching the TV! I guess what I am saying is that if your doctor(s) prescribe this medication to you or your children, PLEASE PLEASE, make certain that they have in fact been to get a second opinion! I know how this med can make an adult at my age feel throught the day/night, I could only imagine what it must make a child go through!