Anybody Like Adderall?

[callgolf]

I got a script for adderall from my Doc for studying during finals and for the MCAT, I have been using it sporadically and I have to say for really good attention and energy this stuff is amazing. It is a really clean, no-jitter focus that you get from this stuff, much more effective than ephedrine. Of course I love ephedra for working out and what not, but adderall seems to be the king of the "smart drugs", I just aced one of my chemistry finals that I was worried about. I remembered everything, really cool chemical.

 

[Homer]

Adderall is not a "smartdrug." It is merely a blend of 4 amphetamine salts that was originally designed for weight loss and has since been re-approved for use for ADHD/ADD.

What does this have to do with bodybuilding?

 

[mrjacked]

it must be final time

it is finals exam time i new this thread would come up

 

[callgolf]

Whoa, just here having a discussion, didn't know that I needed to meet your criteria before posting something. Drug use is openly discussed on the board and I believe adderall has application within bodybuilding for use pre-workout, I liked it when I used it for training, makes you very intense. "Smart drug", I guess I'll have to go back and review what qualifies as a smart drug, really helped me retain the hours of studying I engaged in, thus making me smarter.

 

[DLStryker]

It's considered a "smart drug" by many for it's focus and increased memorization ability's that some experience. Myself, I do not enjoy those "short term" effects.

Homer, please correct me, but I thought it was one salt "D-Amphetamine". Is D-A... actually four salts?

Anyway, be careful..... the "positive" effect are only temporary!

Stryker

Adderall is not a "smartdrug." It is merely a blend of 4 amphetamine salts that was originally designed for weight loss and has since been re-approved for use for ADHD/ADD.

What does this have to do with bodybuilding?

 

[Extra_Strong]

pass me some chem. is kicking my ass

 

[Ivan]

OK

Homer was right it is 4 salts...
Now on adderall...

I tell you what I used it for FB games (that or phentermine thanks to a member here) and my reaction time was amazing... my mind worked so fast, and I never tired. For studying it is god. Seriously. You retain everything, AND it encourages you to learn. I would never advocate prolonged or much use at all, so use it sparingly.

 

[musclemilk007]

Whoa, just here having a discussion, didn't know that I needed to meet your criteria before posting something. Drug use is openly discussed on the board and I believe adderall has application within bodybuilding for use pre-workout, I liked it when I used it for training, makes you very intense. "Smart drug", I guess I'll have to go back and review what qualifies as a smart drug, really helped me retain the hours of studying I engaged in, thus making me smarter.

pre workout? you used it for training? dude do some research on how it inhibits gh production!

 

[big4nuthin]

Inhibits GH production? Please explain.

I was recently prescribed adderall as well. I have never heard of it inhibiting GH production so if you could explain or point me towards the research you speak of I would greatly appreciate.

 

[Homer]

Adderall mixture equal parts:
Dextroamphetamine saccharate
Amphetamine aspartate monohydrate
Dextroamphetamine sulfate
Amphetamine sulfate

The drug was orginally used in the 70's as a weight loss med (Obetrol?) but the gov cut MDs back hardcore in the 70s for overperscribing ampsso it fell to the wayside until re-approved for ADD/ ADHD.
The thinking is the fopur salts are metabolized at different rates leading to a smoother up and down with less edginess. Like the theory behind Sostenon.

 

[callgolf]

I didn't take it before a workout, rather, took it in the morning then studied for about 4 hours, then went to workout at around 11 am. I read about the GH supression, but from the literature I reviewed on PubMed, the supression seemed to be quite minimal if you are not taking the Adderall longer than one week at a time. This is my fifth day, I have one more final on thurday, I will quit then and save the rest for the week before the MCAT.

 

[mrjacked]

adderall

first of all you are taking it as a rec drug that is why it is not talked about openly,steroids yes rec drugs no,next it will kill your drive to eat a lot of cals...........there fore no muscle gain if you have add than it is not being used as a rec drug

 

[Boo]

I was reading up on this, and it cautions use in those with high Bp. Are there any products of this type which can be used by those with High Bp and what are some of the sides . . . DL Stryker mentioned the " positives " are only temp.

 

[Homer]

All amps are strong CNS boosters. They are not somehing that I would consider safe for a anabolic using bodybuilder as many already have borderline, if not high, BP and too high a pulse. Not healthy for your heart at all.
But, if you just use them a few times a year to get through cramming for exams it probably will not harm you. Until you just can't study at all without it, and then you can't go to class without it, and then you can't get out of bed without it...........

 

[callgolf]

Oy Vey!

first of all you are taking it as a rec drug that is why it is not talked about openly,steroids yes rec drugs no,next it will kill your drive to eat a lot of cals...........there fore no muscle gain if you have add than it is not being used as a rec drug

I think we need to review, I am not using this drug recreationally, I got a script from my doc after complaining about problems with attention span during finals. I went to the pharmacy, got the pharm and have used them sparingly this week during the finals. After everything I have heard from the bros here, I probably will use these quite sparingly, maybe never again, don't want to be some pill junky.

 

[Ivan]

Uuuh no bro I don't think so...

first of all you are taking it as a rec drug that is why it is not talked about openly,steroids yes rec drugs no,next it will kill your drive to eat a lot of cals...........there fore no muscle gain if you have add than it is not being used as a rec drug

A rec drug is a substance you take to enjoy yourself recreationally. Unless you consider studying for finals 'fun' and 'recreational' you have no clout to that arguement. If somebody was to just take it for a party etc, THAT's recreational. I mean lets not be so liberal with that term recreational. Hell I could say I loaded myself up on proviron for a week, took some viagra then 'recreationally' had sex all night. See what I mean? I took it for athletic purposes. As well as in the classroom. This is much more common that people realize. And I always eat big, adderall or no adderall. Another example would be taking oxycontin, I took it after my knee surgery, but if I was to take it now b4 a party it would be different. So drugs/substances have thier place and roles, just depends on the individuals motivations behind the particular drug's use.

The one really noticeble side effect as was mentioned is high BP. Also you can tell your resting heart rate is most certainly elevated.

 

[Armageddon]

There is a time and a place for everything and a use for everything. Most people that use this for recreational use are people that have been prescribed it. I think it is a drug with a purpose, but I do feel that it is one that is overly prescribed by doctors. I've seen it over and over. People sell these things and make a big profit and turn around and go to there doc and are like I ran out already I was studying alot and he just writes anotherone. Like I said, time and place for everything. I think Ivan nailed it!

 

[Got Juice]

first of all you are taking it as a rec drug that is why it is not talked about openly,steroids yes rec drugs no,next it will kill your drive to eat a lot of cals...........there fore no muscle gain if you have add than it is not being used as a rec drug

when did he ever say he was going out partying on adderall. i think he said his doc prescribed him the adderall for his concentration problems.

read the post thoroughly before you post.

later,

 

[big4nuthin]

How bad is the GH suppression?

I have been prescribed adderall for concentration problems so I use a about 10-20 mgs a day and not every day. I also take 6 ius of growth so can anyone tell me if it will interfere with the exogenous gh I am taking or just my naty production?

 

[Jwillbc55]

Pros: Helps you study, makes school interesting (a little too interesting sometimes), crazy focus and concentration

Cons: KILLED my appetite (lost about 10-12 lbs. taking it for a month), trouble sleeping

Overall I had a great time taking it but realized it was extremely counterproductive to my goals in bodybuilding so I cut it out. Every once in a while I think it would be good if you have to be attentive for a long period of time. Definitely a rec. drug though, not good for building muscle.