I need help with my prescriptions!

[Waltex]

Hello all bluelighters!
I've been looking all around these forums for his prescriptions to get a better understanding of brain chemistry as well as how the medications effect me. This is my first post.

So, I'll hop right down to the point.
I am prescribed xanax 1mg per 8 hours as needed and Adderall XR-20MG once a day.
Today is my second day of taking Adderall, but noticed that it isn't working like it used to.

I want to know if there's a way that I could make his adderall more effective, or if it would be safe to do as some users grind up the beads and split it into sections as needed. the peaks and valleys with the XR is driving me completely up a wall, I hate focusing every other ten minutes and I just want full coverage over focus.

With anxiety, I've heard that if you take Adderall for ADD, Xanax will put more strain on the heart, and I am VERY VERY cautious about my body, my OCD is 80% concern of my well being. Now with this being said, what is the actual give and take between these medications?

Also, my doctor is always finicky when spoken to, as if he thinks that I am going to sell his pills or something but I just need them for anxiety and ADD.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks so much, Bluelighters!

 

[Rybee]

We don't use SWIM on bluelight.

Please can you delete the thread and make a new one without its use, or edit your original post.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

I know a few people prescribed xanax & adderall, so if a doctor thinks it's safe, who am I to disagree? That's also not very much adderall; I would either talk to your doctor about getting an IR formulation or see if grinding up the BBs makes a difference

 

[laCster]

yah i always grind up the beads. i get a shot glass or any type of glass, and empty the beads into the glass. then i get something long with a flat bottom, like a drum stick (instrument). the bottom of a lighter will work too. then i crush up the beads as much as i can, add water, and drink! you can also ingest some baking soda 15-20mins before you take your adderall to make it stronger.

make sure you take some days off from adderall! amphetamines are hard on your body, and in order for them to work most effectively, it is best to take a day or two off so your body can recover. make sure you are eating and staying properly nourished throughout the day, or else the crash will suckkkkk and it will be very harsh when you come down. make sure you are drinking enough fluids and staying hydrated. invest in some multi-vitamins and some melatonin as well to take everynight. the multi-vitamins will help your body restore some of the nutrients it loses, and the melatonin will act as a super anti-oxidant and help you get some good night sleep. which brings me to my last point, make sure you get some sleep EVERY NIGHT!! binging and taking large doses of adderall to stay all night is not fun, trust me. d-amphetamine is not that fun to stay up all night on, the euphoria doesnt really come back (unlike IV methamphetamine) and at the end of your binge, you will feel like shit.

 

[sekio]

peaks and valleys with XR? I think you're confused, the blood levels of XR amphetamine is more constant than IR...

 

[blazed420daze]

I mean this in all respect but multi vitamins aren't going to do anything for your body they are mostly just a scam as are almost all vitamin/mineral supplements. Just eat some nutrient dense fruits and vegetables throughout your days when you take it and it will help hydrate you and give you a lot more vitamins and minerals than a multi-vitamin, nothing like a juicy kiwi or grapefruit or make a salad with some olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper then it's all pretty light and easier to eat on adderall than a heavy meal might be.

 

[Waltex]

Went to dr and got switched to 20mg adderall IR 2x a day.
I've years of experience with stimulants just not with taking adderall therapeudically, per se. I always took it for the productivity in HS. Definitely stay away from vitamin c for an hour after taking adderall, snack on yogurt and peanut butter, eat a protein filled breakfast. Sleep for two days after taking it (coffee and vyvanse never hindered my sleep like adderall.)