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  1. lorreann

    Adderall XR—Friend or Foe?

    I don’t know if anyone cares about this but I’m posting how the government schedules these drugs in potential for addiction and abuse. Like I said, the drugs I’ve had the worst problems with were antidepressants and they have the lowest schedule for problems with dependence. But I guess it’s...
  2. lorreann

    Adderall XR—Friend or Foe?

    I think the idea of a drug being addictive is related to its potential for abuse. When I was on opioids for pain my doctor told me if I took it directly as prescribed and WHEN prescribed, without taking it sooner or more often then I wouldn’t have a problem. And even though I got off of them...
  3. lorreann

    Can Glutamine do this ? (warning)

    I have had problems in the past taking Glutamine too. It has given me severe stomach pains and upset. I considered the possibility that some brands might be impure. After all they aren't really monitored and could be cut with fillers and not say it on the label. I am taking a new brand and...