Adderall should be banned by the FDA. I haven't had anything but bad side effects from this drug. It is just a legal way for pharma to make money getting people addicted to amphetamines. I think they are no better than the street corner pusher. It is WAY to easy to get this drug and physicians should be held accountable for pushing this drug.
Here's my story in a nutshell:
Over 10 years ago I let myself get hooked on phentermine from a "diet doctor".
Developed high blood pressure and depression - two more meds for pharma to make money on top of the diet pills. Now have to take drugs to sleep because of Adderrall.
Started taking Adderall when diet doctor went out of business.
Longest time off was 7 Days for New Years resolution. Many shorter attempts, latest one was 5 days recently. Always felt good after the the 3 day sleep period, like myself again.
Side effects: irritable, nonsocial, no real feelings, bad breath, bad teeth (very expensive side effect!), bad skin, hair falling out, eyesight worsened, paranoia, insomnia, bruising, joint pain causing arthritis sympyoms, brittle nails and VERY EXHAUSTED), thyroid function out of whack, don't enjoy exercise, caused severe allergies and asthma . I am mainly on the fast track to old age and I am in my early 50s.
Good side effcts: false energy to clean, do projects which need concentration. THAT IS IT!
I return to this forum at least once a week for encouragement. Thank you all for your stories and inspiration
Today is another day 1, I'll keep trying to quit until it sticks. Wish me luck.