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was prescribed adderall instant release... have some questions

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Well I was prescribed 10mg adderall IR (twice a day).... now when I took them yesterday I felt irritable and got a headache, and got some euphoria for about an hour. I ended up taking three throughout the day instead of two.

Today, I took two pills at one time (20mg) and my headache is gone and I feel better. Definitely a mood lift and a little euphoria and better concentration, etc. but the effects seem to be starting to wear off it bit :(.

Now, is it safe to take 20mg adderall three times a day. 10 mg didn't seem enough, and two times a day doesn't last long enough.

Should I ask about the XR version?

Also, are headaches and irritability initial side effects?

One more question lol... when I take adderall, the first hour or so I feel pro-social, and after that I am content by myself. Like I just want to float in my own euphoria, so to speak. Is this normal? And does eating amp the effects of the meds?

If I take two days off a week from the meds will it decrease tolerance?

I know, lots of questions, and I've been searching for answers but these are the questions I'm a little unsure of.
 
Well I was prescribed 10mg adderall IR (twice a day).... now when I took them yesterday I felt irritable and got a headache, and got some euphoria for about an hour. I ended up taking three throughout the day instead of two.

Today, I took two pills at one time (20mg) and my headache is gone and I feel better. Definitely a mood lift and a little euphoria and better concentration, etc. but the effects seem to be starting to wear off it bit :(.

Now, is it safe to take 20mg adderall three times a day. 10 mg didn't seem enough, and two times a day doesn't last long enough.

Should I ask about the XR version?

Also, are headaches and irritability initial side effects?

One more question lol... when I take adderall, the first hour or so I feel pro-social, and after that I am content by myself. Like I just want to float in my own euphoria, so to speak. Is this normal? And does eating amp the effects of the meds?

If I take two days off a week from the meds will it decrease tolerance?

I know, lots of questions, and I've been searching for answers but these are the questions I'm a little unsure of.

Its completely normal when you peak on adderall to be a social butterfly, etc..but after awhile me also like to be alone and do my own things i enjoy myself, computers, i get glued to them on adderall (as im on now), listening to music. its normal.
Tolerance Decreases over time, the 1st dose you take will be where your tolerance stays (example: you take 60mg, later on if u try to take less then that you wont get that effect from the 60mg. decreasing tolerance takes time with amphetamines, i suggest when using recreationally 2-3 times a week, if u binge from ur first dose and keep dosing, ur just prolonging ur buzz, but wont give u that blast from the first dose. be sure to eat, sleep and take vitamins in between breaks; we all should take vitamins anyways..

I both been on IR Adderall tablets and the XR ones...i feel when i crush the beads from the XR adderall, i get such a fast onset, good euphoria, plus there mostly brand name the XR ones (says adderall on capsule) Im also getting the 20mg IR Barr tablets, and i noticed duration for me too lasts 3-4 hours, the crash is a little harsh then the XR version, but i still get rocked from both...crushing XR Adderall, and placing powder under(sublingual) its called.

i been on the blue 10mg IR adderall, i didnt like them, IDK why but i got more irritable on that shit and i hate popping 6 pills at once to equal 60mg..
 
Now, is it safe to take 20mg adderall three times a day. 10 mg didn't seem enough, and two times a day doesn't last long enough.

Yes, you can take 20mg three times a day but remember that is the maximum daily dose for Adderall IR so your tolerance may rise quick.

Should I ask about the XR version?

You can but the maximum daily dose for Adderall XR is 30mg so that is all you will get prescribed. The XR will last about as long as two IR doses. Also, there is no peak with Adderall XR.

Also, are headaches and irritability initial side effects?

Yes, they are common side effects, especially for someone who is just getting started.

when I take adderall, the first hour or so I feel pro-social, and after that I am content by myself. Like I just want to float in my own euphoria, so to speak. Is this normal? And does eating amp the effects of the meds?

Yes, that is normal to feel social and then euphoric.

If I take two days off a week from the meds will it decrease tolerance?

Only two days off a week won't really decrease your tolerance much. Taking it maybe twice a week will help your tolerance not rise "too much" but it still will. Its best to keep use to once or twice a week only if you want to keep tolerance relatively low.
 
Maybe adderall isn't your best choice? I'm no doctor but if those effects continue talk to your doc. Me? Dexedrine all the way. Mostly all amp.
 
main reason ppl have bad effects from adderall is due to the Levo-amphetamine side effects/ OR by abusing it consisantly increasing negative effects, even dexedrine (d-amphetamine) has horrible side efffects after long term abuse and dosing...dexedrine or adderall mainly almost the same drug...Ritalin DEF is not a better choice out of them, thr side effects are horrible, worse comedown, muscle tension, ughh...more cocainish of a high rather amphetamines are MDMA like, i reccommend Vyvanese to people that have problems wit side effects, i find it rarely a crash comedown, subtle onset...smooth
 
main reason ppl have bad effects from adderall is due to the Levo-amphetamine side effects/ OR by abusing it consisantly increasing negative effects, even dexedrine (d-amphetamine) has horrible side efffects after long term abuse and dosing...dexedrine or adderall mainly almost the same drug...Ritalin DEF is not a better choice out of them, thr side effects are horrible, worse comedown, muscle tension, ughh...more cocainish of a high rather amphetamines are MDMA like, i reccommend Vyvanese to people that have problems wit side effects, i find it rarely a crash comedown, subtle onset...smooth

Yeah, but Vyvanse sucks if your looking to get a buzz on.
 
My advise would be to start with 30-40; I didnt feel a buzz until I toook 40mg, and it was amazing, instant rush, motivation, music sounds amazing, loads of energy, ect.

Dont get the XR version, they dont work as good and the half life is fucking WAY too long that I had trouble getting to sleep.

My advise would be to take 40mg, at once, and see how you like it.

I know I might get flamed for this but i dont care; people are perscribed 100mg a day, so your not gunna do something thats gunna kill you.

Addys ftw
 
Yes, it's safe to take 20mg of Adderall three times a day. I'm prescribed 30mgs twice a day (of Adderall IR, not XR), & so are other people I know.
Of course, if you have some pre-existing heart condition or whatever, THEN it might not be safe, but assuming your health (particularly Cardiovascular health) is fine, then the biggest risk you're facing by taking that much Adderall a day is addiction, not any bad physical side effects.

Adderall is supposed to last for 4-6 hours, & it's actually supposed to have it's peak effect between 1-2 hours AFTER taking it [at least that's what the doctors all say... I'm still kind of iffy about the validity of that, though]. However, it definitely should be having an effect for longer than an hour or so, without question.

Headaches are not an uncommon side effect from Adderall... If it's still giving you headaches after being on it for a few months, then that's probably going to end up driving you crazy, but it's unlikely that that would occur. Considering you're just starting Adderall, however, it's definitely not something to be worried about at all.

Irritability is a less common side effect, but definitely not completely unheard of or anything. However, taking a medication that makes you more irritable is just in general not a super great thing to do. If after you've been on it for a few weeks you're still having problems with irritability, you should try switching to a different ADHD medication.
 
if the doc gives u adderall XR, dont COMPLAIN, crush the beads and it will be IR, plus i think crushing the beads in fine powder and taking it hits me quicker and more intense then the IR tabs, i like em, just a bitch to crush the beads or chew em..
 
Breaking the beads has never defeated the time release for me. I guess I have never crushed them down enough. Either way its a bitch to crush them and it doesn't always break the time release, at least not for me. Just ask for Adderall IR, you'll most likely put on it twice a day vs. once a day with Adderall XR. Although a lot of doctors these days like prescribing the time release junk.
 
There's a question that should have been asked here that hasn't been.

OP, are you intending to take these pills for recreational or therapeutic purposes?

If you actually want to use them to treat ADHD, stop abusing them like that. If you take enough that you feel euphoria and then irritability, you're taking more than enough to focus, and you're going to build tolerance faster and probably be less productive. You want to take enough to focus, but not enough to get a high.

If you're using them recreationally, of course, that's another matter entirely.

And wait, you guys actually find that aderall XR is XR? IME, the time release method is absolute crap - it doesn't seem to last much longer, if at all, for me - whether or not i leave the beads intact.
 
Breaking the beads has never defeated the time release for me. I guess I have never crushed them down enough. Either way its a bitch to crush them and it doesn't always break the time release, at least not for me. Just ask for Adderall IR, you'll most likely put on it twice a day vs. once a day with Adderall XR. Although a lot of doctors these days like prescribing the time release junk.
noooo it isnt but its not worth crusing more than one.....then another with the beads uncrushed faster effects indeed and kay me boy it only takes 4 mins for me to have it to completely powder...whatchu tlkin about
 
yeah the XR is bullshit in its own way, adderall XR 20mg is actually 10mg being released immediatetly, then 10mg being released like 5 hours later. and my doc doesnt seeem to catch on when he had me on 20mg IR, he switched me to 20mg XR...not realizing im being cut in half, but hey i cant complain i pulled 3 scripts in a month off him complaining bout dosages cuz i love to abuse adderall...thats me
 
What are you using them for? If you are prescribed for a valid reasons and want to use it for that then keep the doses as low as possible. 60mg is pretty high to be starting at if you don't have any tolerance. And if you're prescribed 20mg/day your script isn't going to last very long.

If you're using for recreational purposes, just keep in mind that you can't be "high" on amphetamines all day everyday; the effects must wear off at some point and tolerance does develop. Space it out as much as possible.
 
Well I was prescribed 10mg adderall IR (twice a day).... now when I took them yesterday I felt irritable and got a headache, and got some euphoria for about an hour. I ended up taking three throughout the day instead of two.

Today, I took two pills at one time (20mg) and my headache is gone and I feel better. Definitely a mood lift and a little euphoria and better concentration, etc. but the effects seem to be starting to wear off it bit :(.

Now, is it safe to take 20mg adderall three times a day. 10 mg didn't seem enough, and two times a day doesn't last long enough.

Should I ask about the XR version?

Also, are headaches and irritability initial side effects?

One more question lol... when I take adderall, the first hour or so I feel pro-social, and after that I am content by myself. Like I just want to float in my own euphoria, so to speak. Is this normal? And does eating amp the effects of the meds?

If I take two days off a week from the meds will it decrease tolerance?

I know, lots of questions, and I've been searching for answers but these are the questions I'm a little unsure of.

Talk to your doctor about a 30mg XR.... it works wonders.
 
yeah the XR is bullshit in its own way, adderall XR 20mg is actually 10mg being released immediatetly, then 10mg being released like 5 hours later. and my doc doesnt seeem to catch on when he had me on 20mg IR, he switched me to 20mg XR...not realizing im being cut in half, but hey i cant complain i pulled 3 scripts in a month off him complaining bout dosages cuz i love to abuse adderall...thats me

He was still giving you the same dosage per day though... It was just spaced out more, and XR's chemistry is more complicated then releasing 10mg per 4 hours, it lasts much longer and hits you much harder then its equivelent IR.
 
20mg Adderall XR = 10mg Adderall IR (delivered twice a day through time release). it's funny cuz my doc had me on Adderall 20mg IR, and i told him it wore off at 1pm, he said of course" well once again we will play with ur dose i can give u adderall XR 20mg, so you wont have problems 'crashing' at 1pm he said. not realizing and doing his mathetmatics, he just cut my dose in half! im only getting 10mg in the AM and 10mg in the PM, but i still get the 20mg just not all at once like the IR. but like i said HANDS DOWN. the XR is no fucking problem at all for recreational users, the beads are very easy to crush into fine powder and put back in capsules and parachute, its brought right back into IR mode, and actually again i feel when the XR is prepared into IR by crushing the beads, it hits me alot faster verse the tablets. geez ppl if ne one complains be happy yall getting a CII drug as it is, XR or not! :-)
 
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