I was on Vyvanse 50mg my body built up a tolerance, Dr switched me to Add XR 30mg… it’s been about 2.5 months… this stuff doesn’t have much of an effect on me… one day I thought it was working but it went away::: I have a pretty important career.I can’t focus nor concentrate at work/I’m agitated … I need advice/pointers/help:. Do I take with food without ? Special time to take ? All information appreciated
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Take a good meal with lots of carbohydrates in the morning before you take the medication. In addition, it is important that your caffeine is brought to a minimum. Take care of rest moments. And relax.
In the beginning you have the idea that it works well because if you have not taken it for a while and then take it again you will become a little high. That high feeling goes away but it still has an influence on your concentration.
What also helps is taking drug holidays. Just when you are free do not take it. And if that does not work you have to reduce the dosage.
I don’t feel anything… I don’t drink soda…and I’m assuming a drug holiday is a break…I will try taking with food.:: thank you for your input…:
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how many days do you work during the week?
5…:: 40hr week;:: I have noticed if I dnt take it on The Weeknd that I find myself with an increase appetite and extremely tired … it makes me irritable and paranoid while on it also.:: I’m Para Sz, rapid Cyc Bi Polar among other things
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You work 40 hours a week. That is pretty much for someone who has ever experienced a psychosis and who has had the necessary diagonses. If the work is relaxed then it is good to do. You basically work well. But you have to realize that if you suffer from paranoia as you call it. That it can also be just anxiety symptoms. That is no reason to panic.
If you find yourself tired and hungry you might also ask for a lower dose on the days that you are free. Because you basically do not have to concentrate on anything.
Make sure you sleep at least 7 hours a night and try to relax and stay relaxed. do not worry.
If I were you, I would also ask your psychiatrist for anti-anxiety drugs. Those are benzo’s. Then you could take a benzo in case of an emergency. But this requires a lot of self-knowledge and illness insight.
But it’s good that you make 40 hours a week in addition to your problems
I take a lot of meds::Seroquel, lamictal, topamax, I am doing my best to function… I’m in the process of signing up for FMLA … I got to therapy and See doc every 3 weeks …been doing this for years …my job is stressful I work on social work field … having problems … I take it one day at a time
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I want to be successful … I also am finishing my bachelors I have to stay busy I can’t sit still .: that’s when the voices come… when it’s quiet… when I’m idol…:
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When I’m Idle ***********
You can also undertake quiet activities such as washing dishes, vacuuming, walking or watching television. If you talk like that then I think it’s actually quite special that your psychiatrist has prescribed your adderal. Well, I hope the best for you. Take it easy
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I have not had any ADDERALL since I made this post… and I am making it. 
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I like my Adderall XR 20mg I just needed to cut down on the caffeine. Helps me with my mood, depression, focus, and I’m finally losing weight I haven’t been able to since I was diagnosed.
Please call your doctor to let them know adderal didn’t work for you, and that you stopped taking it.
im impressed that you work 40 hrs a week,
what you work at?
How long have you been on it
Social Work/Disability Determination Dept for government … I’m barley makin it…
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Update… I think today is day 5 I’ve ate everything on site, didn’t go to work Fri, and slept 80% of the days, my whole body hurts, debating on taking a Vyvanse to jump start me back in track and see if it works
Have you talked to your doctor? You really shouldn’t be playing with your meds on your own like this.
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No… on my last visit something triggered me I spazzed out and I had to leave …
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. DO NOT TRY TWEAKING ANYTHING ON YOUR OWN. THIS IS HOW RELAPSES HAPPEN.
You have too much at stake to gamble your health like this. Call and ask for real medical advice.
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