Is Adderall different from Stratera, side effects wise

I tried Strattera briefly and couldn't tolerate it at all, even at a very low dose, whereas I've had very few side effects with a relatively high dose of Concerta (time released methylphenidate, which is a stimulant). I've heard other people who've had bad reactions to stimulants and done well with Strattera. Individual reactions very, and neither option universally has fewer side effects, but there's very little correlation between reactions of one individual to the two different meds. So if you're having problems with Strattera, it's definitely worth trying a stimulant like Adderall.

I'd recommend that you start with methyphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin) rather than Adderall. The mechanisms of action of the two drugs are very similar, and studies have found that there's no significant difference in efficacy (i.e. how well they work). However, studies have also found that Adderall is associated with a somewhat stronger appetite supressing effect than methyphenidate. So on average methylphenidate has a somewhat lower chance of adverse effects than Adderall at a therapeutic dose. As with Strattera vs. Adderall, individual reactions to the medications vary, and some people have better results with Adderall than methylphenidate, but statistically you're somewhat more likey to get good results with methylphenidate than Adderall, so I'd recommend you start with that, and try Adderall only if the methylphenidate doesn't work out.