I'm trying to get a consensus of my fellow ADDers and what medications they've taken and are taking, which ones worked, etc...

1. I have AD/HD _____ subtype and have had it for ___ (days, months, years),

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as_________,

3. I take ___ medications per day,

4. I am taking __(RX)__ for this __________disorder,

5. I used to take __(RX)___,

6. The reason why _(RX)__ was discontinued was because_________,

7. Are you happy with your current medications?

Thank you everyone who replies to this thread.

Good Luck.

Just because I'm bored...

1. I have AD/HD combined type subtype and have had it for my entire life (days, months, years),

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as ODD, borderline OCD, and Social Anxiety Disorder

3. I take 1 medications per day,

4. I am taking Strattera for this ADHD disorder,

5. I used to take Concerta,

6. The reason why Concerta was discontinued was because it gave me a lot of facial tics,

7. Are you happy with your current medications? I guess so.. We'll see

Sorry about stealing your font.. It was because I copied and pasted. I hope I did this somewhat right.. LOL

I have had ADD my whole life.

I have severe depression too. I take 4 medications per day but 5 pills. I am taking strattera and adderall for my ADD and celexa for my depression. I used to take concerta but became addicted to it as a stimulant and never slept. I am not sure how I feel about my new medications I think they are working. I'm doing better.

I'm trying to get a consensus of my fellow ADDers and what medications they've taken and are taking, which ones worked, etc...

1. I have AD/HD _____ subtype and have had it for ___ (days, months, years),

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as_________,

3. I take ___ medications per day,

4. I am taking __(RX)__ for this __________disorder,

5. I used to take __(RX)___,

6. The reason why _(RX)__ was discontinued was because_________,

7. Are you happy with your current medications?


1. I have AD/HD Inattentive subtype and have had it for 2 years or so,
undiagnosed I'm not quite sure.

2. I have Bipolar II Disorder NOS, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Insomnia, and Depression.

3. I take 5 medications per day.

4. Abilify- BPD mania
Adderall XR- AD/HD
BuSpar- GAD
Lamictal- BPD depression
Prozac- Depression

5. I used to take: Adderall IR, Depakote ER, Lithium citrate,
Wellbutrin, Symbyax, Zyprexa, Invega, Effexor XR, Dilantin,
Inderal LA, Rozerem, Ambien CR, Neurontin, Vyvanse, Lunesta,
Sonota, and Phenergan.

6. Adderall XR- d/c changed to Adderall XR
Depakote ER- d/c due to extreme nausea
Lithium citrate- extrapyramidal effects, augmentation of Adderall
Wellbutrin- d/c due to grand mal seizure; drug-drug interactions
Symbyax- extreme weight gain
Zyprexa- weight gain and failed to treat my insomnia
Invega- d/c due to binging
Effexor XR- d/c changed to Symbyax
Dilantin- d/c due to no recurrent seizures
Inderal LA- d/c due to d/c of Lithium citrate (used for hand
tremors)
Rorezem, Ambien CR, Neurontin, Lunesta, Sonota, Phenergan- d/c
due to failure to treat insomnia
Vyvanse- d/c due to hypertension and heart palpitations.

7. My current medication regimen is the best so far and I'm more
than happy.

1. I have AD/HD __?___ subtype and have had it for _I'm late 40's, I can remember AD/HD back to "tween" years_ (days, months, years),

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders _Bipolar ("low grade" - cyclothymia?)_,

3. I take __2_ medications per day, (not counting natural - fish oil, glucosomine and pain - ibupropine)

4. I am taking __20mg Adderall XR & 200mg Seroquel__ for this _ADHD, BP & Sleep_disorder,

5. I used to take __10 mg Lexipro & 150mg x 2 Wellbutrin IR___,

6. The reason why _Lexipro & Wellbutrin__ was discontinued was because_decided on own to end lexipro, pdoc ended wellbutrin_,

7. Are you happy with your current medications? It's early, I definitely see some very good results. Unfortunately, been struggling with depression and need to figure out if that is a side effect of all the recent changes.

Thank you everyone for your replies. I hope to see more.

1. I have AD/HD _____ subtype and have had it for ___ (days, months, years),
I pretty sure I've had ADD almost my whole life. I was recently diagnosed about 3 weeks ago.

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as_________,
insomnia.....

3. I take ___ medications per day,
five:
vyvanse
soma
baclofen
fironal
ambien


4. I am taking __(RX)__ for this __________disorder,
vyvanse, ADD

5. I used to take __(RX)___,
concerta was the first med my doc tried me on now i'm tryin vyvanse and it works better but doesn't last but about 6 hours....goin back to the doc this week.......hopefully something else will help or last longer.

6. The reason why _(RX)__ was discontinued was because_________,
concerta, i couldn't tell a difference and still having same problems

7. Are you happy with your current medications?
vyvanse doesnt last very long, and ambien doesn't either........i wake up after 2 to 3 hours.

:D

holy crap, and I worry about taking 2 meds per day!!! anyways here is mine

1. I have AD/HD hyper subtype, think had it all life, diagnosed 1 yr ago (33 yo)
2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as - GAD

3. I take _2__ medications per day,

4. I am taking 60mg Vyvanse day (RX) and 20mg Lexapro day (RX)

5. I used to take Adderall IR (RX), still do once while, Vyvanse just a lot
better for focus and smoother

7. Are you happy with your current medications? for now.....they always have a happy ending :)

I'm trying to get a consensus of my fellow ADDers and what medications they've taken and are taking, which ones worked, etc...

1. I have AD/HD _____ subtype and have had it for ___ (days, months, years),

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as_________,

3. I take ___ medications per day,

4. I am taking __(RX)__ for this __________disorder,


Silly question: why is this is in the Adderall forum? Are you a marketer for Shire planning to say "95% of surveyed AD[H]D patients take Adderall for their condition."
:D

fxfake

I suppose you're right. I just want to make sure I'm not the only ADDer who hasn't been on a plethora of medications and so forth. Feel free to answer the thread. I look forward to reading it.

I suppose you're right. I just want to make sure I'm not the only ADDer who hasn't been on a plethora of medications and so forth. Feel free to answer the thread. I look forward to reading it.

Okely dokely!


Combined (?), life (how could it not be for life?)
Laziness, MDD (remission), migraines (gone: knocks on wood)
3
Dex Span 15mg x3 (or x4, prn) qd am, Wellbutrin XR 300mg qd am, metoprolol XL 50mg qd pm
A long list. Just for ADD: Adderall XR, IR, Concerta, Strattera, methylphen
Strattera, I prefer not having a constant pain in my penis. The rest? Dunno; whim?
Meh. I wish they help with procrastination.

1. I have AD/HD Hyperactive/Inattentive subtype and have had it for all my life- diagnosed at age 4, just prior to beginning kindergarten.

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders such as depression according to the pshrink. I don't think that is accurate but due to recent life changes, may be.

3. I take 2 medications per day, beginning on the 12th of Feb.

4. I am taking Adderall for ADHD, will begin Zoloft for depression.

5. I used to take Ritalin, Mellaril, back to Ritalin.

6. The reason why Mellaril was discontinued was because it was a shot in the dark and the wrong med for the condition- this was 1968 or 69. Ritalin was resumed because it actually worked. Ritalin was discontinued in the mid 70's as it was then believed that after a certain age ADHD was no longer an issue. Rediagnosed in 2003 and treated with Adderall.

7. Are you happy with your current medications? Adderall IR is generally effective but I need to be mindful of when and how I take it. I haven't begun the Zoloft yet and am not anxious to add an SSRI. Hopefully it will be okay.

If you want an update, feel free to PM me.

1. I have AD/HD _____ subtype and have had it for ___ (days, months, years),
I have AD/HD Inattentive subtype and was diagnosed 10 months ago.
2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as_________,
I have bipolar N.O.S.(not otherwise specified), generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder
3. I take ___ medications per day,
I take 5 medications per day and one as needed
4. I am taking __(RX)__ for this __________disorder,
I am taking Depakote ER 1250 mg for bipolar
I am taking Geodon 100 mg for bipolar
I am taking Lunesta 3 mg for sleep
I am taking Wellbutrin XL 450 mg for bipolar/depression
I am taking Adderall 20 mg twice daily for ADHD
I take Klonopin .75 mg as needed for anxiety
5. I used to take __(RX)___,
I used to take Seroquel, Ritalin, Vyvanse, and Lamictal

6. The reason why _(RX)__ was discontinued was because_________,
The reason why Seroquel was discontinued was because it turned me into a depressed zombie
The reason why Ritalin was discontinued was because it stopped working for me
The reason why Vyvanse was discontinued was because it gave me severe anxiety
The reason why Lamictal was discontinued was because it gave me a rash
7. Are you happy with your current medications?
Overall I am pretty happy with my current medications. It just sucks that I have to take so many.

Lamictal does a lot of crazy stuff. Sorry that you got a rash with it. I've been on it for nearly 2 years and I've yet to experience a rash effect, thank God.

Good Luck though.

If you want an update, feel free to PM me.

Why are you concerned with the use of an SSRI concurrent with Adderall?

Prozac along with Adderall XR has done wonders for me.

I look forward to your reply and thank you for responding to my thread.

Good Luck.

1. I have AD/HD _____ subtype and have had it for ___ (days, months, years),
Diagnosed with combined type last year at age 48.
2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as_________,
None that I am aware of.
3. I take ___ medications per day,
Take only Adderall
4. I am taking __(RX)__ for this __________disorder,
Adderall XR (20mg) for ADHD.
5. I used to take __(RX)___,
First ADHD med I have tried.
6. The reason why _(RX)__ was discontinued was because_________,
Not applicable.
7. Are you happy with your current medications?
Yes, so far, it has been successful in slowing down my brain. I focus better at work. Patience has improved. Has not impacted my sleep so far. Very minor impact on appetite. Some reduction in libido (hopefully, this will begin to wane). Don't take it on weekends. Will discuss switching to IR with doc to see if this gives me more flexibility. Both my doc and psychologist feel that I can take meds as needed for now.

Yes, so far, it has been successful in slowing down my brain. I focus better at work. Patience has improved. Has not impacted my sleep so far. Very minor impact on appetite. Some reduction in libido (hopefully, this will begin to wane). Don't take it on weekends. Will discuss switching to IR with doc to see if this gives me more flexibility. Both my doc and psychologist feel that I can take meds as needed for now.

Flexibility in what sense?

Flexibility on when and how much I take. For instance, there may be days when I might like to only take a morning dose and skip the afternoon dose depending on what I need to accomplish at work that day. With the XR, I can not do that. Also, there are times when I think my ADHD brain can be an asset so maybe I take that day off completely. Just part of the trial and error process to see how I can manage my symptoms with minimal use of meds.

1. Innattentive and have had it all my life. Only diagnosed in Sept. 2008.
2. Depression
3. 4
4. Methylin for ADD. I also take a multi-vitamin, B-12, and fish oil.
5. I used to take Adderall and Wellbutrin.
6. I don't take the Wellbutrin anymore due to having a seizure and I don't take Adderall anymore because I changed doctors.
7. I am happy with my current medication.

Thank you everyone who has replied to my thread. I look forward to more of you replying.

1. I have AD/HD _____ subtype and have had it for ___ (days, months, years), I thought I was inattentive because I can ignore things so easily, my pdoc says hyperactive...

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as_________,ptsd, bipolar with psychotic tendancy, and something else the pdoc didn't want to get into yet? Kinda weird.

3. I take ___ medications per day, 9

4. I am taking __(RX)__ for this __________disorder,
ambien and doxepin and clonazapam (.5) for sleep
Celexa -ptsd
Triliptal and lamictal and lithium for bipolar
abilify for bipolar psychotic tendancies
clonazapam 1 mg for anxiety

5. I used to take __(RX)___, So many

6. The reason why _(RX)__ was discontinued was because_________, they didn't work

7. Are you happy with your current medications?Thrilled, I think my pdoc has an amazing grasp on pharmacology. I have only been titrating up on these meds a few weeks and feel better than I have in many years.

Thank You so much for giving us all a place to share this info.


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1. I have AD/HD _____ subtype and have had it for ___ (days, months, years),
Don't know(dr didn't say)but I feel like combined hyper innatentive. Had it my whole life but diagnosed 3 months or so ago.

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as_________,
Barretts Esoph/GERD

3. I take ___ medications per day,
2-3

4. I am taking __(RX)__ for this __________disorder,
Adderall IR 40mgd (20,10,10)
Prilosec 20mg Barretts/GERD
Ativan as needed (haven't needed since starting adderall)

5. I used to take __(RX)___,
Effexor
Lamictal
Depakote
Lexapro
Xanax
Etc...
6. The reason why _(RX)__ was discontinued was because_________,
Was being treated for depression/bipolar/GAD when it was the ADD. Once ADD was more under control other meds not necessary

7. Are you happy with your current medications?

The only thing I am still unsure of with adderall is that its finiky. Some days great, some not as great. Will try XR once its generic.

1. I have AD/HD _____ subtype and have had it for ___ (days, months, years),
2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as_________,
3. I take ___ medications per day,
4. I am taking __(RX)__ for this __________disorder,
5. I used to take __(RX)___,
6. The reason why _(RX)__ was discontinued was because_________,
7. Are you happy with your current medications?

1. inattentive ADD, I've probably had it most of my life but didn't seek treatment until a couple months ago
2. maybe anxiety, but nothing serious (I don't take anything for it)
3. one medication
4. adderall
5. straterra/ritalin
6. straterra had nasty side effects including extreme irritability, and most annoyingly it had really bad sexual side effects. Stopped ritalin because of the crash and headaches
7. yeah, I love adderall so far. I don't have any side effects and the come-down is a lot easier.

1. I have AD/HD ________ subtype and have had it for (days, months, years),

Combined; all my life. Dx several times, age 13, 16, 17, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, Battled with denial for most of my life, never recieved sufficient treatment until my current doctor.

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders:

Generalized anxiety and dysthymia, both as a result of years of mistreteated ADHD.

3. I take _____ medications per day:

Two. 20mg XR, 10 mg IR on school nights; 50mg Sertraline (Zoloft).

4. I am taking _____ for this disorder:

XR for ADHD, Zoloft for Anxiety.

5. I used to take ______________.

Them all. Prozac, Effexor, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, Strattera, Wellbutrin, Buspar.

6. The reason why __________ was discontinued was because ____________.

Many reasons. Some of them (Prozac, Zoloft) I wasn't in charge of my own medicals then (I was a teenager). Some of them (Lexapro, Paxil) because I ran out of insurance. Some of them because I felt they really didn't work (All of them, really. But mostly Lexapro, Celexa). Some of them (Strattera) because the side effects were too unbearable. I stopped Wellbutrin because my current doc suggested XR and said Wellbutrin was counterproductive towards my anxiety.

7. Are you happy with your current medications?

Yes. It's been two months, and I feel my life is headed in a completely different direction. I believe I'm having issues with tolerance (?) (or whatever goes on up there), but as a whole I'm both pleased with and motivated by the current results.

Well this is kinda fun!

1. I have AD/HD combined subtype and have had it for ever, but I got diagnosed in October 2008.

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as anxiety (social, generalized), post-traumatic stress

3. I take 1 medications per day, (on average)

4. I am taking 20 mg adderall IR per day for ADHD,

5. I used to take:
Lexapro, Zoloft, Effexor, Cymbalta, Celexa, Klonopin, Xanax, and Ritalin.

6. The reason why Lexapro was discontinued was because it made anxiety muchmuch worse, so much that my road rage would be out of control and no one understood a word I said, I felt like having a heart attack everyday.
Zoloft made me depressed and very sick, uncontrollable sweats and sometimes I would even mess myself or the bed in deep sleeps.
Effexor worked great for my mood, not for the anxiety, and gave me 'brain zaps'.
Cymbalta was mild, but it also made me sick and made me very emotional.
For Celexa, once I reached a steady dose, it never improved anxiety and some days I would be so sick in bed I couldn't stand up without getting ridiculously dizzy. It also made me depressed.
Klonopin and Xanax I still have in my medicine cabinet, but I haven't had the need to touch them. Klonopin helps with insomnia though, which I get about once a year.
All of these anti-depressants and awful side effects, and all doctors STILL suggest them. They also monitored for bipolar disorder but I don't get depressed without meds.
Ritalin was discontinued because it made me very serious, heavy feeling, kind of sad and hopeless feeling... and also some headaches right in my temples and behind my eyes. It also made me very very drowsy.

7. Are you happy with your current medications?
Yes!! Finally! NO side effects! I still don't know if my current dose is correct or not, mostly because I live and work alone, and so I don't have much to compare it to, other than when I am in conversation. I concentrate better on slightly higher dosages, but I find that it is very difficult for me to switch tasks, and I also get kind of irritable. I'm still new to it so we'll see!:)
I still get anxious when I've been working too much, but that almost helps me get more done...

1. I have AD/HD ADHD subtype and have had it for years(days, months, years),2. N/A3. I take 2 medications per day,4. I am taking dexatrine for this attention deficite hyperactivity disorder,5. I used to take conserta6. The reason why conserta was discontinued was because of wieght loss7. Are you happy with your current medications? yes, gets the job done well, but sometimes makes you twitchy if you forget to take it.

1. I have AD/HD __n/a___ subtype and have had it for __my entire life, just diagnosed at age 33 _ (days, months, years),

2. If applicable, I have other co-existing disorders (any kind) such
as ...mild OCD .

3. I take 1 medications per day.

4. I am taking __30mg (just started) Vyvanse_ for this ADHD disorder,

5. I used to take __started with Concerta and that did not work for me, then Addrall IR, now Vyvanse (lots of changes in a months time huh?)__,

6. The reason why _concerta was discontinued was because_it made me very aggrerssive and withdrawn at a low dosage and a higher dosage, same effect, the adderall worked fine, still wondering why I was changed to Vyvanse___,

7. Are you happy with your current medications
I just started it today and so far I am feeling pretty good and I have been somewhat productive today (as of 10:55A) :-).

Again thank you everyone for responding to my post :-)