adderall

What is Adderall?

Adderall is a combination medicine containing Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and And Amphetamine Sulfate.

From the FDA label:DESCRIPTION A single-entity amphetamine product combining the neutral sulfate salts of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine, with the dextro isomer of amphetamine saccharate and d, l-amphetamine aspartate. EACH TABLET CONTAINS 5 mg 7.5 mg 10 mg 12.5 mg 15 mg 20 mg 30 mg Dextroamphetamine Saccharate 1.25 mg 1.875 mg 2.5 mg 3.125 mg 3.75 mg 5 mg 7.5 mg Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate Equivalent 1.25 mg 1 1.875 mg 2 2.5 mg 3 3.125 mg 4 3.75 mg 5 5 mg 6 7.5 mg 7 Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, USP 1.25 mg 1.875 mg 2.5 mg 3.125 mg 3.75 mg 5 mg 7.5 mg Amphetamine Sulfate, USP 1.25 mg 1.875 mg 2.5 mg 3.125 mg 3.75 mg 5 mg 7.5 mg Total Amphetamine Base Equivalence 3.13 mg 4.7 mg 6.3 mg 7.8 mg 9.4 mg 12.6 mg 18.8 mg 1 1.25 mg of Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate equivalent to 1.17 mg Amphetamine Aspartate (Anhydrous) as supplied 2 1.875 mg of Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate equivalent to 1.755 mg Amphetamine Aspartate (Anhydrous) as supplied 3 2.5 mg of Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate equivalent to 2.34 mg Amphetamine Aspartate (Anhydrous) as supplied 4 3.125 mg of Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate equivalent to 2.925 mg Amphetamine Aspartate (Anhydrous) as supplied 5 3.75 mg of Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate equivalent to 3.51 mg Amphetamine Aspartate (Anhydrous) as supplied 6 5 mg of Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate equivalent to 4.6 mg Amphetamine Aspartate (Anhydrous) as supplied…

How to use

Regardless of indication, amphetamines should be administered at the lowest effective dosage, and dosage should be individually adjusted according to the therapeutic needs and response of the patient. Late evening doses should be avoided because of the resulting insomnia. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. In children from 3 to 5 years of age, start with 2.5 mg daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 2.5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. In children 6 years of age and older, start with 5 mg once or twice daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. Only in rare cases will it be necessary to exceed a total of 40 mg per day. Give first dose on awakening; additional doses (1 or 2) at intervals of 4 to 6 hours. Prior to treating patients with dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate, dextroamphetamine sulfate and amphetamine sulfate tablets assess: for the presence of cardiac disease (i.e., perform a careful history, family history of sudden death or ventricular arrhythmia, and physical exam) [see WARNINGS ]. the family history and clinically evaluate patients for motor or verbal tics or Tourette’s syndrome before initiating dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate, dextroamphetamine sulfate and…

Side effects

FDA Boxed Warning (the FDA’s most serious warning)

Warnings

Who should not take Adderall

Overdose — what happens if you take too much

Interactions

How long does Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate stay in your body?

The elimination half-life of dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, and amphetamine sulfate is about 10 to 11 hours for d-amphetamine (range 9.8 to 11 hours) and about 12 to 14 hours for l-amphetamine (range 11.5 to 13.8 hours) in healthy adults — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. These are elimination half-lives for the two amphetamine isomers themselves; l-amphetamine clears more slowly than d-amphetamine. Elimination speeds up in acidic urine and slows in alkaline urine, and can be prolonged by kidney or liver problems.

This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine) CII tablet — FDA/DailyMed label, Clinical Pharmacology.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a coupon or discount for Adderall?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Adderall. To pay less, Adderall is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Adderall?

Adderall is marketed by Teva Pharms USA. You can see Teva Pharms USA's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Adderall a brand-name or generic drug?

Adderall is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Adderall available over the counter?

No. Adderall is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Adderall come in?

Adderall is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Adderall FDA-registered?

Adderall is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA040422. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Is Adderall safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Adderall. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.

What are the side effects of Adderall?

Adderall's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: Cardiovascular Palpitations, tachycardia, elevation of blood pressure, sudden death, myocardial infarction. There have been isolated reports of cardiomyopathy associated with chronic amphetamine use. Central Nervous System Psychotic episodes at recommended doses, overstimulation, restlessness,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.