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Caliman73

(11,742 posts)
1. Serious question?
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 05:14 PM
Jul 2019

Adderall is a stimulant. A type of amphetamine like Ritalin. It is legal with a prescription. It is primarily used to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy. It is addictive as it basically acts like Meth without all the dangerous crap that people put into Meth.

MineralMan

(146,324 posts)
8. Yes. In low doses it is used for minor depression in some
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 05:30 PM
Jul 2019

bipolar and other patients, typically when other meds' side effects cause the depression. Fine tuning.

Caliman73

(11,742 posts)
11. I have never heard of it used for Bipolar D/O
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 05:55 PM
Jul 2019

Usually doctors are super careful prescribing medications even anti-depressants to people with Bipolar D/O for concern of rebounding into another Manic episode.

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)
6. Controlled substance,so not easy to get. People on prescription Adderall today are well-monitored.
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 05:28 PM
Jul 2019

Although in low doses, it is less likely than Ritalin to cause sudden adult (or child) death syndrome, it is a dangerous drug for anyone with cardiac problems, known or unknown, can raise blood pressure, and lowers the threshold for seizures, especially if combined with alcohol.

It contains four salts of amphetamine. Its use as a cognitive enhancer has spread among students. It is also used to enhance athletic performance.

Caliman73

(11,742 posts)
13. Yes it is. There are still side effects though.
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 06:09 PM
Jul 2019

Obviously, nothing is perfect. Strattera can cause stomach discomfort, constipation, and loss of appetite. It is however, at least in my opinion, better than the amphetamines.

Quackers

(2,256 posts)
14. I have an 8yo daughter who takes two types of Adderall, extended release in morning and
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 06:12 PM
Jul 2019

Regular adderall in the evening. She’s been taking it for two years. The poor taste I referenced is to the negative connotations being implied to Adderall use.

I know you didn’t mean anything by it and was just making fun of Trump, but I felt I needed to speak up for people, like my daughter, that do need this medication.

Kingofalldems

(38,468 posts)
15. For the president of the US it's criminal.
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 06:52 PM
Jul 2019

His 2 physicals said nothing about adderall, so we have a right to know.

 

AncientGeezer

(2,146 posts)
5. Claude Taylor from May....Taylor and Mench should be medicated..at least a 12Pk
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 05:26 PM
Jul 2019

....least reputable duo since Fitzmas

shanti

(21,675 posts)
9. He's probably checking for his tic tacs
Fri Jul 5, 2019, 05:37 PM
Jul 2019

Which might explain his weird mouth movements and facial tics that he has. I dunno, just a guess

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