Question about low energy?

[butterflyblissbabe82]

hi,
I have a question about taking adderall? is it safe to take? I have ms and the only thing i am experiencing so far is just tiredness, I could try caffeine if adderall is too strong? any other ideas for energy would be helpful. thanks.

[Reformed Yankee]

Hi Butterfly, I just started adderal last week for fatigue. It seems to help a little, but not a whole lot. It was prescribed by my neuro, whom I trust so I assume it's safe. My wife is a teacher and was nervous about it because of what she sees with some of her students. She advised me to eat something before taking it.

Good luck, I hope it helps.


John

[Jules A]

If you think caffeine would help perhaps try that before a stimulant?

[4boysmom]

It didn't do much for me. I actually like caffeine pills better. But everyone has to test them out for themselves. I've tried Nuvigil, Provigil, Adderall, Phentermine. I've had best luck with phentermine and caffeine.

[butterflyblissbabe82]

thanks

thanks I took Adderall before because I have add and it gave me a little energy. think I will try that with caffeine.

[marol]

VITAMINS

Try sub-lingual vitamin B-12. I've tried Provigil but the B-12 worked better for me and it's cherry flavored and small too!
Although caffeine may give you a boost it will also raise your blood pressure--careful

[Teekybird]

I have been taking Adderall for a bit now. I never had ADD/ADHD as a kid, but I feel like Adderall has been wonderful for me. I think it helps with BOTH the cognitive fog issue AND fatigue.

I'm pretty sure it is what is keeping me going. At one point, I attributed outbursts of sweating profusely with taking this medication. I now think it is just heat sensitivity/MS symptom.

I would say as long as you have a physician who is prescribing it for you, talk to him/her but personally I think it has been great for me.