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Adderall Adiction? Bad signs or Normal Signs?

I am a young 19 year old female studying psychology while fulfilling my Pre-med requirements. School is very important for me. But I have been having a problem. Recently my doctor has prescribed me adderall, 20 mgs 3 times a day. Supposedly I have had ADD since I was little, just no one decided to put me on medicine until now. My doctor(whom I find is a little arrogant and rude) told me to take "drug breaks" which means he doesnt want me taking the medicine on fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. I find this kind of weird. But I did what he said. This weekend I went without adderall for 3 days. Tonight after I took my pill I ended up having this huge mood outbreak. I felt very irritable and angry. I ended up lashing out at my family and boyfriend. I noticed I get this whenever I stop my dosage and then jump back on. I researched up on the drug and it said that we shouldnt stop and go with dosages like that. And when I am not on the drug I end up sleeping for 3 days straight and when I do wake up I have episodes of hysteria.
Before I was on adderall I was happy, optimistic, and lively. Now I am really aggitated. Are these symptoms normal, is my doctor sort of the one to blame for this, or is the pill have reverse reactions on my body? The medicine has helped increase my focus so I don't want to pull of but whenever I try and talk to my doctor about this side effects he is really rude.
Ex. I asked him about if it's normal to be going through these things? And he says" They aren't called things they are called side effects, you should start using the right term if you are going to be a doctor!"
So he is pretty much an ******* and not answering any of my questions. If anyone could answer these questions I'd be so happy!
Thank you for your time and help,
Christine
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325131 tn?1227184781
I went to a doc when I was still in wds from opiates. He told me in 15minute of knowing me that I had ADD and Touretts syndrome. He gave me a script for adderall. Well you know what you are taking. Speed.  Sure helps the studying doesnt' it. But if you want your brain to work longterm   you may rethink your solution to whatever is bothering you.I had to be honest with myself,  Did I want to go on another merrygoround of addiction  NO  
If you really have ADD I highly reccommend you get a good book on addressing it through diet.
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307500 tn?1302116146
Just a thought, is this doc a little threatened with the thought you are becoming a Doctor . I was a RNurse, and my last doctor was a jerk to me. One yr later he is in jail. Says alot for him. Well if I were you, you could even ask a Pharmacist, or go on the site that makes it and call them. I wish you the best in your yrs to come as a doctor, learn a lesson, what some doc treat us like, never let yourself become that way. Take care
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352798 tn?1399298154
It might be time for a second opinion. His Rx sounds strange. Try going to a Naturopath They are better trained to help you get off of it and find the right combo that will help you.
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If you were instructed to take it only 4 days a week and have been taking it 7 days a week and only NOW plan on stopping those 3 days it is a bad idea.  Stopping adderall suddenly can cause seizures, vomitting, SEVERE depression, lethargy..etc.etc...the usual withdrawl symptoms except it's much more dangerous.  If what i read was correct and that you now want to stop for those 3 days a week...i would come clean with him/her and they can taper you at a safe dose.  Adderall is very......what's the word.....it's sort of like a roller coaster.......there is no stability in it for some people...eg. mood swings, depression, and no sleep one minute and then full of energy, ideas, and detailing an already spotless dishwasher the next.  so...just be careful....i would seek advice...or do a small taper those 3 days until you are at a safe dose.
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