"i have been taking aptensio now for 3 months. i have been diagnosed with adhd now for about 2 1/2 years. i have taken just about every non stimulant and stimulant on the market.  i am currently taking 50mg of the aptensio  once a day. i am finding myself still scattered brained and my memory is horrible. i think the pill is lasting about 6 hrs and then i have a hard come down making me a total witch! the one thing that i have noticed is that i have put 12 lbs. on in 3 months. i am constantly eating! i had my thyroid checked and it came back normal.  i have spoke with other people that say they are gaining weight on the pill as well."