Is anyone here an adult taking amphetamine (i.e: Ritalian) for ADHD? Please respond! - ADD / ADHD Message Board

cutetexan · 07-14-2004, 10:36 PM

Ok...here is the thing. I started taking strattera no so long ago. The first week was amazing, it really made me focus and concentrate like never b4. But now, for some reason it just seems that it lost it's effectiveness. Did anyone experience that? I am thinking about asking my shrink for Ritalian or Concerta or whatever, but I heard they are only prescribed to kids and not to adults. I have heard few instances about adults taking amphetamines but apparently docs are often reluctant to prescribe it. Is anyone here an adult taking amphetamine medication? If so, how did you get it? Thanks!

sheezle · 07-15-2004, 03:09 AM

do some research on these drugs and make sure you read the part of what happens to you when you decide to stop. Make your request when you are sure this is what you want...

saxgirl · 07-23-2004, 10:23 PM

I'm an adult & take concerta. I wasn't diagnosed until college...the school shrink gave me ritalin to help me through finals. The next semester I tried wellbutrin, but it gave me panic attacks, so I switched back to ritalin, then later concerta. I've also tried strattera but it made me really sick & tired. I've had three shrinks & all of them were ok with giving me amphetamines.

phyld · 07-24-2004, 10:09 AM

To make a long story short, I had a closed head injury at 41 yo. I have been on ritalin and now dexadrine spansules for years. My Neuropsychiatrist started me on ritalin then switched me to dexadrene. No problems with continuing the medication with my regular physician. It has made it possible for me to rebuild a life and to find some semblence of confidence in myself. I only had to challenge one insurance company for providing coverage for it and have to apply for coverage from my new ins. co. I understood that it is bcoming a rather common need as so many people are post head injury and really cannot regain functionality very well without that. There are many articles and well substanciated studies about the need of many adults with ADD to continue the medications. I might question those you encounter that are reluctant to continue something that is absolutely benificial to many. It can always be stopped or changed if the results are not what is needed.
Good Luck,
Phyld

Jennita · 07-24-2004, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cutetexan

Ok...here is the thing. I started taking strattera no so long ago. The first week was amazing, it really made me focus and concentrate like never b4. But now, for some reason it just seems that it lost it's effectiveness. Did anyone experience that? I am thinking about asking my shrink for Ritalian or Concerta or whatever, but I heard they are only prescribed to kids and not to adults. I have heard few instances about adults taking amphetamines but apparently docs are often reluctant to prescribe it. Is anyone here an adult taking amphetamine medication? If so, how did you get it? Thanks!

Losing effectiveness is a sign of tolerance. This can also happen with amphetamines so keep that in mind. Long-term use of amphetamines have been recently linked to the development depression.