Expert: Dr Alan Galbraith - 10/9/2007

Question
well, i have ADHD. im supposed to take 35mg Adderall xr once daily. i hate it, and only took it for a month, i felt way to speedy and got depressed after a week, and it kept getting worse.
from recreational use, i noticed that a low dosage of xanax, .25 or .5, will help me focus and concentrate extremely well. i get one task done and move to the next. some people comment that they forget what they did on the drug, but i dont forget. everything is really clear, and makes since.
is there anyway this could be some sort of chemial inbalance or something?

Answer
Dear Ashley

Xanax normally causes forgetfulness and even amnesia on occasion. However, many people have what are called drug idiosyncrasies ie their reaction to a drug is unusual. Sometimes the reason is known but often it is not. I have never come across this but it is possible but I would ask that you obtain the tablets through proper channels. Xanax is not a drug to play around with.

Regards

Dr Alan Galbraith