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Adderall
Adderall is a brand of psychoactive drug which brings temporary improvements in both mental and physical function. It increases concentration, alertness, libido and cognitive functions of the users. Adderall’s immediate release formulation is used to treat narcolepsy and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
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What is the most frequently used CNS stimulant?
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The most frequently used central nervous system stimulant is caffeine and it is most known around the world as the drug in coffee and tea. The most prescribed CNS would be methylphenidate, commonly known as the brand-name stimulant Ritalin.
How long is a CII prescription good for in the state of Alabama?
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It's depend on state board. Federal law do not have a limitation for CII prescriptions. It's depend on state board. Federal law do not have a limitation for CII prescriptions.
Can you add two regular Adderall tablets for the same dose as one XR?
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AddTabz Solves Adderall Shortage Feb, 12 , 2012by Lawrence Williams Adderall Drug Shortage Will Continue in 2012, Government Officials Say
A contentious relationship between drug manufacturers and the Drug Enforcement Agency may cause a continuing shortage of the attention deficit medication Adderall, which the FDA just added to its official drug shortages list, the New York Times reported.
As of 2007, about 9.5 percent, or 5.4 million, of school-aged children were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adderall prescriptions went up 13.4 percent from 2009 to 2010, and more than 18 million prescriptions were written for the drug, Reuters reported.
As demand for the drug grows, more and more patients have found the medication is out of stock at local pharmacies.
Experts say it's difficult to say where the reason for drug shortage lies. To manage controlled substances that can potentially be abused, the DEA sets manufacturing quotas for drug ingredients each year to control supplies like Adderall. But Adderall drug manufacturers, which include Shire Plc and Novartis, Teva and CorePharma LLC, say they cannot meet the growing demand for the product without looser limits from the DEA. The DEA questions whether there is actually a shortage of generic supplies, which are at an especially low supply, or whether the drug companies want to sell more of the expensive brand-name drugs.
Despite the growing demand, Special Agent Gary Boggs of the DEA's office of diversion control told the New York Times, "We believe there is plenty of supply."
Barbara Carreno, a DEA spokeswoman, told Reuters that hundreds of drugs that do not require a DEA quota, and those shortages are not caused by quota limits, but marketing ploys by drug makers.
"Any shortage of these products is therefore a result of decisions made by industry regarding manufacturing or distribution," Carreno told Reuters.
But a Teva spokesperson told Reuters, "Our production facilities are currently running at maximum capacity for Adderall utilizing all available API (the drug's active pharmaceutical ingredient). The catalyst for the problem is the quota system, not the business."
The addition of Adderall to the FDA drug shortage list comes on the heels of an executive order to ease drug shortages that Obama signed in October.
"The shortage of prescription drugs drives up costs, leaves consumers vulnerable to price gouging and threatens our health and safety," Obama said in a statement at the time. "This is a problem we can't wait to fix. That's why today, I am directing my administration to take steps to protect consumers from drug shortages, and I'm committed to working with Congress and industry to keep tackling this problem going forward."This article was published on .
Why does adderall make your hands feel cold?
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Amphetamines are vasoconstrictors. Makes perfect sense. Ask your Doctor what is happening.
Do you smoke? Are you on other medications? Do you use caffeine daily? Do you not exercise?
If you answer yes to those questions, then those might be contributing causes to your cold extremities/decreased blood flow.
PS. I find that amphetamines make me SWEAT. (Also common.)
-SF
If you take adderall 1 hour before a drug test will it show up?
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yes, adderall and other amphetamines take up to 72 hours to be undetectable by urine.
Should adderall xr 30 mg say both on pill?
Asked by Rene7947
It depends on what you mean by "better".
They're both the same strength; +/- up to 20% in the active ingredients depending on which state you live in. Ask your local pharmacist if you live in the United States what your state laws regarding generics vs. name brand differences are in your state.
It also depends on the person. Age, weight, tolerance, general health, any previous mental or physical condition, and the actual reason for use play a factor in why some MDs Rx the IR (instant release) version instead of the XR (controlled release).
There are only minor differences between XR (extended release) and IR (instant release). The main one being that in the XR version, 1/2 of the tablets active ingredients will be released immediately and the other half will be released over time (4 hours later to be specific) via time-released technology in bead form using the Mictrotrol delivery system. 1 Maximum blood plasma concentration of the active ingredients with the XR version is typically achieved at 7 hours, while the IR version's plasma concentration is achieved at approximately 4 hours. (This, like all medications, is not standard, and depends on the person. I.e., all medications and their side-effects/plasma concentration true half-lives and a plethora of other factors are on a case by case basis per person).
Age-wise, an MD would be more likely to Rx children the XR version for a few reasons: Children metabolize Adderall faster 2, so they won't need to go to the nurse's office at school mid-day. (This could create stigma.) Children are also less likely to suffer from insomnia caused by the XR version's longer half-life than adults would.
At the moment, Adderall (in either version) is only legal in the United States. Canada made Adderall a schedule I drug/medication, which means it can be used for research purposes only/not prescribed. Adderall IR is only approved for narcolepsy and ADHD, while Adderall XR is not approved for narcolepsy . This does not mean that MDs cannot prescribe either/or for off-label reasons (treatment resistant depression; sleep cycle disorders), or to negate side effects on a case by case basis. For example, a 12 year old child could easily suffer from insomnia, so the IR version might be given instead of the XR version. Some adult patients with ADHD feel that there is more of a "crash/comedown" with the IR version, so they might try the XR version instead, whereas the majority of people with narcolepsy would not notice this crash/come down side effect with the IR version of Adderall.
Regarding your specific question, 30 mgs of Adderall is not such a low dose in either IR or XR version, considering that the suggested prescribing guidelines regarding dose is 20-40 mgs in adults with ADHD, and 20-60 in adults with Narcolepsy. Those are also not typical starting/beginner dosages.
If you ask this question out of recreational- use behaviors and curiosity, it is advised to let it be known that Adderall is a Schedule II medication in the United States for a reason. Adderall is made up of 4 stimulating "salts" in equal ratio (racemic amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, racemic amphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetaminesaccharide, and dextroamphetamine sulfate). A patient who has ADHD and/or Narcolepsy is unlikely to benefit from any "high" with this medication so they would clearly be at less of a risk for abuse, over-use and dependence than recreational users. Therefor, it has met the FDA's guidelines for being a Schedule II medication, and as such, should be used with precaution and under a medical doctor's supervision:
- The drug or other substances have a high potential for abuse
- The drug or other substances have currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions
- Abuse of the drug or other substances may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence 3
1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_release_technology and http://diyhpl.us/~bryan/papers2/adderall.txt
2 http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/021303s015lbl.pdf
3 http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/index.html
What prescribers limits for Adderall?
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With almost every insurance company, the max dose is 60 mg daily. I don't know EVERY insurance policy out there, but more than 60 mg would be hard to get, and really expensive i imagine. in my experience, my doc said he could only prescribe 60 mg a day. Sad :(
Is Adderall prescribed in France?
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Most not available in France, and none for adults. For example--Focalin.
What are the sexes and eye color of flies with the following genotypes XR Xr?
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XR Xr
How to decrease the dosage of Adderall?
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No! Never cut a tablet labeled XR in half it is an extended release tablet made to be slowly broken down by the body. If you break it in half you will receive to much medication at a time. Talk to you doctor about lowering you dosage or about taking the 20mg every other day.
Do you get drug tested before you get prescribed adderall?
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No, they do not. I have ADHD myself. & i just went to the doctors & got tested & then got it.
What is the penalty for possession of Adderall without a prescription?
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This is a rather broad question. I have in my medicine cabinet a perfectly legal pain killer that was prescribed for me, which contains codeine, which is a type of opiate. Actually, any opiate is legal if it is medically prescribed, although some are prescribed more freely than others. If you are using opiates for recreational purposes rather than for medical purposes, that is illegal, but again, the penalties vary quite a bit depending upon three factors: what kind of opiate is it, how much of it do you have, and in what legal jurisdiction were you caught. There is a huge difference between having some drugs for your personal use, and having drugs that you are in the business of selling on the black market. Penalties vary tremendously.
Is methocarbamol a schedule II drug?
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No, methocarbamol is not scheduled by the DEA in any category. Metaxolone (Skelaxin) isn't either. Carisoprodol (Soma) is the only similar agent that is currently scheduled (Sched IV).
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What types of doctors can prescribe Adderall?
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When my son was in 2nd grade, he was first on Ridilan and then Adderall. They were both prescribed by his pediatrician. For an adult to get on a drug like adderall, they have one that is stimulant free, I forget what it is called but that is generally prescribed by either your PCP or a Psychiatrist, they can write all sorts of anti-depressant drugs and other psychotropic drugs. (drugs that alter the brain's chemistry). If your PCP won't write it, then you may have to get a referral to a psychiatrist depending on your insurance plan. Many family doctor's (Primary Care Physicians) won't write for these types of drugs because it is out of their area of expertise.
What does the pill Adderall look like?
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There are many possible answers depending on what you are reffering to as "the pill."
Generic amphetamine compounds equivilent to the immediate release (IR) formula of Adderall are available as tablets. The generic tablets are manufactured by a number of pharmaceutical companies and therefore all look different. Immediate release Adderall itself (brand name, distributed by Shire) comes in 7 strengths, so whichever one you mean by "the pill" would look like the following:
5mg IR- Either white or blue round tablets with "AD" imprinted on 1 side and "5" on the other
7.5mg IR- Scored, blue, oblong tablet with "AD" imprinted on 1 side and "7.5" on the other
10mg IR- Scored, blue, round tablet with "AD" imprinted on 1 side and "10" on the other
12.5mgIR - Scored, orange, round tablet with "AD" imprinted on 1 side and "12.5" on the other
15mg IR- Scored, orange, oblong tablet with "AD" imprinted on 1 side and "15" on the other
20mg IR- Scored, orange, round tablet with "AD" imprinted on 1 side and "20" on the other
30mg IR- Scored, orange, round tablet with "AD" imprinted on 1 side and "30" on the other
If by "the pill" you were referring to the extended release (XR) capsules, they are currently only available from 1 company (Shire). The XR capsules are available in 6 different strengths, which look like the following:
5mg XR- Blue with clear capsule with "ADDERALL XR" and "5mg" imprinted on it
10mg XR- Blue with transluscent blue capsule with "ADDERALL XR" and "10mg" imprinted on it
15mg XR- White with transluscent blue capsule with "ADDERALL XR" and "15mg" imprinted on it
20mg XR- Orange with orange capsule with "ADDERALL XR" and "20mg" imprinted on it
25mg XR- White with orange capsule with "ADDERALL XR" and "25mg" imprinted on it
30mg XR- Orange with clear capsule with "ADDERALL XR" and "30mg" imprinted on it
How do you treat an addiction to Adderall?
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While on Adderall you normally eat less, drink less water and almost never get the proper nutrients your body needs. After your adderall wears off you should eat a good healthy meal and nutrients such as magnesium and calcium for a healthy nervous system; maybe invest in a good multi-vitamin which most people should take daily anyways. Your best detox is just to get your body back on track as soon as possible with your sleep cycle, food intake and a little time away from it wouldn't hurt. During finals this is hard and most of us, me included get in a poor nutritional state from lack of sleep, nutrients, dehydration and consumption of other stimulants.
Differences between Adderall and Vyvanse euphoria?
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Vyvanse is lisdexamfetamine, while Adderall is dextroamphetamine, aka (a-methylphenethylamine). Vyvanse is a pro-drug for dextroamphetamine, meaning it is only active after you eat it, so there is little to no abuse potential. Basically, Vyvanse is dextroamphetamine bonded with lysine (an essential amino acid). The euphoria experienced with 50mg Vyvanse orally, is comparable to 25mg Adderall orally. However Adderall is active through insufflation (snorting) so I would assume the euphoria would be better on Adderall.
How much adderall should you take with 100mg of seroquel?
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It totally depends on what you are taking it for. 100 mg of seroquel will knock you out if you aren't extremely used to it. The doses of both seroquel and adderall change based on how much you have done in the past, plus what your underlying disorder is. If this is for medical purposes, consult your doctor. If this is for recreational purposes, don't take any more adderall than you would take w/o the seroquel... the seroquel will obviously mitigate some of the effects (as adderall causes more dopamine to be released and seroquel, among other things, antagonizes the d2 receptor).
I currently take 25 mg of seroquel at night and 15 mg of adderall xr in the morning, and the combination is fantastic. But take that with a grain of salt, b/c everyone's physiology is different. In that respect, this question is kind of like "how many lines of coke should you snort with 6 beers?" It can't be answered without a lot more information.
Seroquel mainly antagonizes the d2 receptor of the brain. ADHD which adderall treats mainly has threaputic affects through the d4 receptor which seroquel has minimal affinity. Your seroquel shouldn't affect the effects of adderall so your normal dose should do fine maybe a 5 mg increase might help if you're taking a particularly high dose of seroquel
What if you took 90 mg of Adderall?
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I think you mean milli (0.001) grams not mega (1000000) grams. 60 milli grams per day is the max dosage. Overdose may cause:
* Hyperactivity (trouble sitting still) * Rapid breathing * Confusion * Seizures * Fever * Muscle pains * Shakiness * Aggressiveness * Hallucinations * Death
Don't take anymore than your doctor prescribes. Don't ever take more than 60mg. A dosage of more than 60mg will not be pleasant!!! PS I'm not a doctor so double check with a doctor all my fact and figures before acting on them!!!
What are adderall withdrawal symptoms?
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Everywhere I have looked, it says moodiness and fatigue-which I can assure you is true. But I can't find anyone that says what I am going through. The first two days, I just slept. I woke up to eat, then went back to sleep. Now I've gotten off a couple times, so I know what to expect. Today is day three- and I have been up since 3 a.m. with severe cramps, chills, hot flashes and diarrhea. This is the day I dread... The cramps are so bad I cry and moan. It is identical to labor pain for me. Don't wanna scare anyone else, because I am the only person I know that goes through this kind of withdrawal pain. Please let me know if you can relate or if you know what to do to stop the pain.
Can a employer fire you for taking Adderall?
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No, or atleast you shouldn't be.
NO, if you are legally prescribed this medication and were fired you would have recourse under discrimination laws, you may be subject to re-assignment within your workplace if their is safety issues for either yourself or others-running machinery or forklift driving for example.
Can you take 45 mg of adderall xr?
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Answer: Now I'm kind of unsure as to what exactly you are asking here.... If you are asking is there such thing as a dosage that is exactly 45 mg in one pill of Adderall XR, than no(there is only 5,10,15,20,25,and 30 mg of Adderall XR) If you are asking if you can take 45mg of Adderall XR recreationally (without a prescription or to get high) then sure you could....if you want a heart attack. Starting out at 45mg especially on Adderall XR is like asking for cardiac arrest. The most I have done is 30mg, and that will make your heart pop out of your chest.((Note: I have Adderall prescribed to me ))Its the highest recommend dosage although some doctors prescribe two different dosages (for example 30mg and 5 mg, or 30mg and 10 mg.) That however is really uncommon, but who knows they give Adderall out to kids like candy. Now if your doctor has given you a prescription for 45 mg of Adderall (like 30mg, and 15mg together) then I'm pretty sure you can take it. Again, if its not prescribed to you than please do not try it. It is a pretty cheap high considering the damages it can cause through addiction and withdrawal. hope this helps, Megan. *******
