"i have been on adderall for several years now and can&#039;t say enough good things about the medicine. it helps me to focus on tasks and now that i am in college, it has really helped with my studies. it took me a while to come to the realization that i needed something to help with my add and i am glad i was prescribed adderall. the side effects for me have been loss of appetite. i would have insomnia but i take anti-anxiety medicine before going to bed, to counter-act the medication. my short and unscientific philosophy on adderall is that it bridges the gap between wanting to do something and actually doing something."