Difference Between Adderall And Amphetamine Salts (Page 30)

I was recently diagnosed with Adult ADD and have been prescribed Amphetamine Salts (Generic for Adderall) for a few months now. The initial dosage was one 10mg tablet/ three times a day and recently my Doctor upped the dosage to one 30mg tablet/ twice a day. I know that overall this has been very beneficial for me but I cant help but wonder if the generic brand (IR Amphetamine Salts) has less of the active ingredient, and more unnecessary side effects(irritability, fatigue). I know that while the active ingredients are likely to be the same, the "fillers" usually are not and even the active ingredients can vary up to 10%. I also know that everybody reacts differently depending on their bodies' make-up as well as the drugs and I have always reacted sensitively to any kind of drug. The more I "google" the more I want to stay away from the generic form. Also- almost every pharmacy around has little to no Adderall Brand IR tablets in stock, they only have the generic brands and possibly Adderall brand but only the Extended-Release. My Doctor seems to firmly believe that there is no difference between Adderall XR and Adderall IR, and because she prescribed me the generic form (Amphetamine Salts), she probably doesn't see a difference there either. I don't have the time to ask 10 doctors what they think so if anyone has any information or experiences please share! Thank you!

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Generics are not all equal. They can be so different

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Smart and Tough. Are these not two positive traits ? I could not agree more ie. ADHD suffering. Most life changing discovery for me (aside adderall) was realizing I am not stupid. Certainly I knew this. Understanding what was behind thinking this was the issue.

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I have been taking Vyvanse for approximately 6 months. I was prescribed the 60mg tablet for the first 4 months. Doctor reduced to lower dosage due to some minor, yet bothersome, side effects. My doctor prescribed the medication for binge eating. I recently had to switch to D-AMPHETAMINE SALT COMBO 10 MG TAB (IR?). I take one tablet in the morning and the other at noon. The reason for the change in medication was my insurance wouldn't pay for the Vyvanse. I even had the card/coupons and didn't get the price any lower than $80/month. I know that doesn't sound like alot, but I just got divorced, receive alimony enough to barely pay my bills. I am in need of MAJOR back surgery, but don't know if I will ever have now with such limited funds. I do not work due to my back problems and the state I reside in does not consider me to be disabled even with all of my medical records, etc. So I do not get any type of disability insurance to help with any of my expenses. I am concerned about this change in medication. I take alot of medications including several pain and nerve medications, thyroid disorder, anxiety and depression, sleep related medications and muscle relaxers. I felt the Vyvanse was a good fit for me. I am concerned after reading on here if the cheaper route was the way to go?? My doctor is great and I trust her judgement. Her office is going to mail me some paperwork from the makers of Vyvanse to see if I may be eligible to receive the drug for free. Has anyone on here made the same switch in these two drugs?? If so, could you please share any information and personal experiences you have encountered. Anything would be truly appreciated!! Thank you!! :)

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With all meds they work differently with everyone. Don't look for problems. Try the salts .it may just be dosing adjustments.keep a journal .drink plenty of water and do some for of exercise if you can.walking is great.I view these meds as TOOLS. TOOLS IN MY TOOL BOX. NOTHING IS PERFECT AND I CAN'T EXPECT THE MED TO CURE ALL. I have to be pro active in my daily . What's the worst ??? Going back on Vyvanse? Spending more?.. Bottom line stop telling yourself stories and stop worrying about something you might need to worry about.;) sometimes we too caught up in others the we don't give things try. Good luck. Peace & Soul, Dierdre

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Anyone on here made the switch from Vyvanse to D-AMPHETAMINE SALT COMBO 10 MG 2xday?? Would love to hear any and all of your personal experiences. Thank you!!

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Hi Lisa. I too am also diagnosed with severe adult ADHD and ADD. I've been prescribed Ritalin and it was a high dosage. I told my Dr. I didn't like it cause I'm a recovering addict to pretty much opiates, methamphetamine and coke. My Dr knew this and so instead of taking me off all class c scripts he prescribed me Adderall XR 24hr release 30mg plus 1-2 (Adderall?) Amphetamine salt combo 30mg twice a day. He has also tried prescribing me Xanax for anxiety...I declined so I got Diazepam 10mg......Last visit I told him my anxiety has gotten worse. His next question BLEW ME AWAY. He asked how I would feel about pain meds or downers like oxycontin or hydrocodone and percocet.... It truly scared me. I ended up getting my medical card and a heavy sativa for the morning wake up. It's great for focus and drive; heavy indica or indica dominant hybrid for night before bed.....Best decision ever; even CBD (non euphoric or stoned / feel it's like a vitamin droplet or vitamin powder) which no card is needed and parents I know give CBD to their kids for seizures/ADHD/depression/Ms/pain. It is honestly the way to go. Big pharm is just about money and getting people over prescribed and hooked on s***...Sad but it's never about the patient, it's about the payment. So I recommend you get your card or try that CBD, it really does work wonders....Hope you think about it and if you try it, it will amaze you.

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I'm a bit confused.xanax diazapam are in same family Valium.

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I read her entire post and she did not state the word "stupid" while referring to ANYONE. She is a scapegoat simply because you all do not agree with her OPINION. I appreciate ALL OPINIONS on threads, and one should NOT be discriminated against simpky because THEIR experience and OPINION does not agree with YOURS!
Further, making things up about what someone states is SLANDER.

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First time on these threads and I have to say, you stating that THEIR writing is ignorant simply because of their OPINION AND EXPERIENCE differs from others is INAPPROPRIATE!!!! AND hypocritical! Who do you think you all are!? You are not the only INTOLERANT person here, either....it appears a whole gang warfare experience because one woman (who has every right to express opinion WITHOUT BEING ATTACKED FOR IT SIMPLY BECAUSE IT DOES NOT AGREE WITH YOU OR YOUR EXPERIENCE). Everyone is entitled to their opinion and reflection of experience! You and many posters here IMO have name called and categorized and generalized far worse than the person you all ATTACKED. As it appears, if a person doesn't agree with YOURS you all slam the poster!!?? VERY VERY BAD IMO! AGAIN, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE TO JUDGE WHOSE POSTS ARE VALUABLE AND WHOSE POSTS ARE NOT?!

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For years I have tried understanding "why"? I have so many side effects that are extremely bad with medications, and including some vitamins and supplements that makes me feel a nauseas even when taken with meals.
I began investigating after years of being talked down too by pharmacists and Dr.s like what I was saying didn't make sense, or I am " the first" to ever complain about a generic medication.
This is what I suggest may want to consider, after what a "good Dr." who cared enough to help me find out why. Go have an alergy test done ASAP. You may find out that it is the fillers and binders that is causing your illness from the medications, foods, and environment. Look up and read what the inactive ingredients are and what are the side effects. One of the ingredients is micro crystalline cellulose in a generic Adderal that is a refined pulp wood used as a textorizer and can cause irregular heart beat, lack of energy, headache and depression, even hair loss.
Another was Lactose monohydrate and I am lactose intolerant. I could go on and on but you need to investigate the fillers and binders in the generic. They are "cheap" is "ONE" reason why you pay less for generic.
You need to know what allergies you have in order to find the a medication that won't make your illness even worse because of fillers and binders.

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Thank you for writing in, and especially being so thorough. Oh & btw, wow!! Idk who burned her so badly! I guess all the world wears a Bulls eye.. Holy smokes!!

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You need to ask these questions to a Pharmacist. Docs tend to play 'catch-up" with all the meds that keep coming out. Find two or three Pharmacists around town that you feel good talking to...and make the rounds when you have such questions. I know, one more BIG Bother.....

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I would like to know the difference between u31 orange Adderall pills and the pink Adderall generic pills? What's the difference in the ingredients and which one works better?

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This is a prejudicial response from someone who has never raised children with ADHD. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology and certainly understand concerns about medications. To say a child should never take Adderall for ADHD is like saying a child with a severely painful disease should never take pain medication that adults abuse. I have seen repeated problems with inconsistencies and poor performance with generics from Indian pharmacies like Aurobunda and always suggest brand names.

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It depends on what you were diagnosis with. I'm a narcoleptic that vyvans was terrible it made me more sleepy took days to get out of my system

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You are absolutely correct . The generic is not even FDA approved ! Listen to your body .

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What???
No God??
You need more help than any drug can give u

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“I was diagnosed with adhd 3 months ago I never even knew what that signs were but my Dr started me out on 30 mg vyvanse at first it seemed to be working I noticed I was able to focus a lot different than I had been..”……………………..feel like sleepy ………..” He said u never put a child with bipolarism and on a mood stabilizer on a stimulate so he took her off and she has been fine again herself thank God so I worry BC what happens if I have other problems bc I do I also haveanxiety and panic attacks and when we discussed that issue he made it very clear it was either control the adhd or the anxiety not both but yes he put my baby girl on 2 without hesitation Idk what I should do in this situation bc he's supposed to talk with nope in and out maybe 15 minutes” it was really big story and I read only 3 line of starting and end

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Adderall has helped me the last 10 years along with the other drugs I take for Bipolar Disorder. It has not had a detrimental effect on me. It has helped me with ADD. You are unwise to say it does not help people. Try having the disorder I have. It helps also with depression. This may be your opinion but I do not abuse it. I sometimes take less than prescribed. Not all drugs are bad. Call me a junkie if you want but you are badly mistaken. Some days I would not be able to function without it. There are no harmful side effects if you don't take it like some of the other drugs I take.

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74 years old. 30+ years on Xanax (.5 to 1mg bid) and several months on amphetamine salts (20 mg bid). I would only increase my Xanax under
"Crisis" circumstances because it still relaxes me enough to go to sleep. The amphetamine salts get me up and going bc I would happily spend all day watching TV or reading). Supposed to take x2 daily but if 20 mg will give me the initiative to get out of pjs and move, that's all I need.
As for the woman taking 8 mg Xanax today, it sounds like you have little benefits from it since most people wouldn't wake up for 2 or 3 days with a dose like that and your jumping all over this lady who was expressing her opinion like everyone else on here. Most people believe in some kind of God and perhaps He could help you better than any pill. Just a thought.... 25 years as a psych and hospice nurse I have never ever given a dose like that to the most terrified or even psychotic person.

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