HELP!! I have a question about adderall im currently taking. SEE ADDITIONAL INFO

10/08/09

Bumpusbill

Hi. I am currently taking Adderall at 30mgs once daily in the morning. It started out working great. Im finding now that after almost a month has passed, it seems to be wearing off earlier in the day. not only that, but its not as potent as it use to be. I find myself drinking energy drinks during the day with it too. I have an appointment with my doc a week from now. Should i ask them to give me an additional dose later in the day? Should i ask them for the XR? Should i ask them to raise my mg and continue to take it once a day? i dont know if thje XR will work properly with me because the administration of 30mgs through the day won't give me the push that i need in the morning when i absolutely need it the most. What do i do

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Friday, October 09, 2009

Tacee2233

Hi (I wasnt sure where the Add info was I'm new)

I am not a doc but I have been on Adderall for 4 years and there is no way I could take it once a day. I thought at 30 mgs in the begining of your post your were referring to the XR. From my experience the drug is still as potent but your body is getting used to it. If i go a week with out taking it then the next 2 weeks I have to go through the side effects all over again for about 5 days or so. I have to take my 20 mgs 3 times a day to make it through. My doc didnt start me out that way though. I started at 10 2x and then 20 2x and now it has been 20 3x for about 4 years and I drink the energy drinks as well but for the extra boost because I am so used to my meds. My Doc told me the FDA says I am on the highest dosage that she can prescribe but I know people who see a Psychiatrist that are one more. Your doc may already have plans to raise your meds to more than once a day if need be. Call him/her and I would just tell the nurse that you feel you need to have another dose in the afternoon. She can relay the message to the doc (they are probably expecting it if they are familiar with it) and maybe you can save a trip/co-pay and they will add another dose with out an office visit. Call tomorrow!