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I only have access to methylphenidate, but the effects are much the same as what you described.
For the jitters and comedown, I strongly recommend l-theanine/green tea. Works wonders for me, and it made a nigh intolerable yet necessary medication only extremely aggravating. Adderall is supposed to be more pleasant, but the same applies. Alternatively, beta blockers help too, at least with the palpitations.
And as for insomnia, well, it's a potent stimulant. No way to really get around it short of building a tolerance, but you can ask for a sustained or extended release version that you take in the morning and which will hopefully wear off before you hit the hay.
I ordered an l-theanine supplement (green tea also has caffeine, I don't want to mix that in and I'm not a huge fan of the flavor anyway) on your advice; the palpitations and insomnia [edit: I think some of the insomnia is secondary to palpitations continuing way past the other effects] sucked (at least the serious jitters were only with the first dose). Would you recommend taking it with the Adderall or in the evening?
It's safe enough, so whenever the symptoms start is fine. I usually have a cup of green tea right after taking my methylphenidate, and then once again when the comedown begins.
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