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ADHD and Aterol (sp?)? Are there long term side effects I should worry about?


I have been diagnosed with ADHD by several doctors in the past, stating that I have moderate to severe ADHD. I have always done well in school, through the "brute force" study method and a good work ethic. However, I have always felt very spacy and can usually not remember the last movie I saw, what I had for breakfast, what I did yesterday...normal recent things that most people seem to retain.

I recently got put on Aterol (10mg 2-3 X/day). Holy Shittles!!! What a CRAZY difference. I can now blow through 40 pages of a test book, fall asleep, and retain much of what I read the night before. I can actually listen in class instead of just sit and stare at the girl's breasts next to me. I can now study for and hour or two without getting distracted every 15 minutes.

It seems like a miracle drug. The only side effects are: sweating, dry mouth, some shakes, slight anxiety, and sometimes it's hard to sleep. Are there any long term side effects I should be aware of?

Adderall is an amphetamine salt. You will notice that it makes your heart beat faster when you use it. There are many recent studies that state that adderall and other drugs for adhd can have adverse long term effects on your heart muscle. See this page for other information.
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/rxdru...

good question

yes. it can cause heart problems.

You should cnsult a doctor.These informations may help you.
Insomnia (sleeplessness) is due to stress, dietary and medical
problems. By making small lifestyle changes like having a fixed
daily routine, relaxing and eating properly, insomnia can be
cured. I found the information at http://tinyurl.com/jfzpz useful
for getting sleep.

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