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Thread : Adderall XR - Long term effects?  
22 Sep 2010 @ 11:58 AM
kmilorenzo88 Join Date: Wed 22nd Sep 2010
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Adderall XR - Long term effects?

Hello all, I just started taking Adderall XR 20 mg 1-2 times a day a couple of months ago for Adult ADHD. Does anyone know what the long-term effects of this drug are? I'm specifically wondering if there will be withdrawal issues, etc. if I decide to stop taking this medication someday? I've noticed that the Adderall helps significanly with my impulsiveness and irritability. If I decide to go off of this medicine someday, am I just going to go straight back to that impulsive, all-over-mood-swings person? My doctor has been kind of wishy-washy about answering my questions regarding this because she is advocating for it as a "lifelong med." But I don't want to be on medication all of my life. Any help or advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks for all of your support :-)

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5 Oct 2010 @ 2:18 PM Reply # 1
stoneybrook Join Date: Tue 5th Oct 2010
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I am new to Adderall also

I am new to taking adderall. I don't know the long term effects but at this point I appreciate the effects. I am in mid 40's and have been treated for Depression for years. I was totally suprised to be ADD. In taking the Depression medicine I was told/encouraged like any disease/dis -ease it can be a chemical imbalance,genetic and medicine can be a gift to help me function well in life. I know that positive thinking and prayer to God is also very beneficial. I hope this encourages you.

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25 Dec 2010 @ 7:16 PM Reply # 2
itsbeenablast Join Date: Sun 5th Dec 2010
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medication for life

Whats wrong with being on medication for life? If it makes you feel better then why not? Maybe some day someone will come out with a different type medication or a cure. I take the same medication and after 40 years of being without it I wouldn't want to go one day without it.

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stephanie Join Date: Thu 6th Mar 2008
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Adderall XR

The only thing would be how quickly your body gets use to it

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stephanie Join Date: Thu 6th Mar 2008
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Adderall XR

The only thing would be how quickly your body gets use to it

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