Can you mix ADHD medications if adderol or Vyvanse isn't working on its own?

Answer 1

Although only a Doctor Who is experienced with both these medications and their possible interaction effects can answer this, the general (and safer) answer would be no. First of all, there is a reason why ADHD pill containers warn users not to break the pills/chew them while taking them. This speeds their release amount per time and can have dangerous effects (such as tachycardia (too fast heartbeat), hypertension, anxiety, etc.) some of which can be life threatening. Both these drugs are stimulants, so if you take them combined, you are increasing your risks for these complications. In addition, because these work by related mechanisms, they could have combined effects that are different than either alone and more dangerous. If it is not working, the best things to try are different dose levels, different administration (for some, taking a low dose over several times a day is better than one/two normal doses), or other coping mechanisms (such as increased exercise (when NOT on the medication, i.e., at least 6 hours since you last took it (if it's not the extended release)). Also, it's possible that your symptoms may be caused by other problems than ADHD, and that is why the medication doesn't work.

Hope this answered your question. I can 99.9% guarantee you that no qualified doctor would ever recommend double doses, as it could kill you.