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  1. cfsinatx

    Adderall XR—Friend or Foe?

    I'll share a little more of my story. I am a recovering alcoholic and I have been sober for 29 years. So I am very careful about what I take. I take only the amount my doctor has prescribed and since I use it only as needed there are many days I don't take the full dosage he has prescribed...
  2. cfsinatx

    Adderall XR—Friend or Foe?

    Strictly because I did use Ritalin and then later Adderall, I use the non time released and take it as needed, I was able to keep on working part time for at least five more years than I would have had I not used it. My quality of life is substantially improved and without it at this point I...
  3. cfsinatx

    What Fixed/Aided Your Brain Fog?

    First and foremost adderal regular release - 20mg at start of day, another 10mg 2.5 to 3hrs later and then 10mg after post lunch short nap gives me 3 to 6 hrs productive time. Buttressed by strategically consumed 2 large glasses of caffiented ice tea and 2 caffienated diet sodas. Other...