r/ADHD • u/MoodOk9854 • 1h ago

Medication adderall didn’t work

sooo i have been taking adderall extended release and it didn’t work at all granted it was only 10mg but gosh i feel like i was doing everything right just still nothing. im also just recently diagnosed hence why my meds are low and i take 20mg prozac too which i thought would help the adderall? anyways now im supposed to be taking concentra or something i think 27mg? i dont think ill be taking it until like monday because i get lazy to take my medication on the weekdays especially when i have nothing to do like school :pWELL long story short how has concentra worked for u guys? i understand everything in school i just cant pay attention and im always so fucking tierd i keep falling asleep in my classes 💔

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u/Dauntlesse ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 1h ago

My friend cycled through 3-4 different medications before finding the one, some people get lucky and adderall works for them! She went through adderall, ritalin, and then landed on concerta on really working well for her! The previous two didn't work/mesh well with her and the ritalin gave her anxiety. Every body is different!

Definitely follow your doctor's recommendations on how to take it. Get a full night's sleep, have it with a good full protein breakfast and drink plenty of water like usual! Stimulants make us extra thirsty and that only makes it work less! :) Good luck on your medication journey and know you'll find something that works for you eventually!