Difference Between Adderall And Amphetamine Salts (Page 4)

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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Everybody already knows that drugs and pretty much everything else usually entails some sacrifice to achieve a desired or peceived effect. If it makes someones quality of life better then thats the chioce we make. The question was about a comparison between brand name and generic drugs...not your pretentious ignorant opinion

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U seem to be stressed out over this it really sounds like u need to go take a Xanax urself and relax. Stress is the #1 killer. Lol so calm down sweetheart.

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Right on! I take xanax for my ptsd,seizures and anxiety attacks. It works well. Sounds like that person has an issue about drugs and needs to get off bandwagon before you embarass yourself even morw by being not helpful and an a$&hole

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Marg: clueless and rude. Try an intelligent informed response.

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I would suggest that you go to an "Allergist" for your daughter to rule out any food allergies. Your daughter is only six years old and her symptoms may be the result of any number of conditions, not necessarily ADD or ADHD. Couldn't hurt to try before medication! Ask around for a good "Allergist" in your neighborhood, friends, work associates, computer, doctor. Do not just accept the first referral from your PCP. If there is a "Homeopathic/MD" in your area even better. What ever route you choose, a little research goes a long, long way. Good luck!

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Logan: With a child, the first thing I would suggest is that you go to an "Allergist" to rule out any food allergies. Your son is only six years old and his symptoms may be the result of any number of conditions, not necessarily ADD or ADHD. Couldn't hurt to try before medication. Ask around for a good "Allergist" in your neighborhood, friends, work associates, computer, doctor. Do not just accept the first referral from your PCP. If there is a "Homeopathic/MD" in your area even better. What ever route you choose, a little research goes a long, long way. Good Luck!

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Addys are all the same and it takes a while to get used to the generic salts if you have ben on the name brand and vice versa, they are great for my add and the name brand xanax works great to relax at bedtime or throughout the day. The combination has a wonderful effect on me and levels me out. Ifc I could I'd get name brand addys because they seem cleaner.

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Get a Sam's club plus membership. 60 adderalls will cost about $80 not sure about Sr think its 50% off. Ritalin is like $4 if prescribed in 10.

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Stress is number 1 killer?I didn't know that :/

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Sadly, folks like Margarta ususally never re-visit the place of their ignorance...they keep moving forward and by never looking back they can live in the place where they can tell them selves that they are awesome individuals. The reality is that in many of these cases, if they looked back they would see the wreckage that lies in their wake. The choices we make and the interactions we have affect the world around us, including people. Folks can say things like, "don't let those people bother you" but really they do whether we like it or not. That's not to say we shouldn't do our best to take a deep breath and remember what path that person walks, a destructive one - and each of us can remember that no one forces us to day anything. The proof is in the pudding and the oldest form of punishment in any social gathering is ostrization... in many of the oldest civilazation we know that be an outcast was more feared than death. Our interdependence is a strength and a weakness. Its incredibly valuable to bad behavior to be called forth for examination by the many, but it is equally valuable for us to exercise forgiveness as we all make mistakes and learning only happens if your safe enough to say you were wrong in the first place.
Many in my family have been diagnosed ADHD and I scoffed the diagnosis because its apparent over use, the negativity around treatment, and the sub-species treatment of the individuals that struggle with the ailment. It wasn't until my son started experiencing difficulties that I came to the realization that I could be angry or I could support my son in success. Through this journey, and a battery of cognitive testing I was shown to exhibit ADHD patterns in the extreme. As Sarah also mentioned I have a very high IQ and apparently that is how I have coped so many years, but I see the struggles in so many others that I feel, but fight with every fiber. Now I don't mean that others are weak at all, I just developed the "perfect storm" that allowed the successful result. Now though with my physical ailments my system doesn't have the strength and I am trying medication to see if helps ease the stress on my system. So POO on those that say medication is an addicts excuse, I want to live my life and just as some folks need diabetes medication(insulin) ...some folks need Parkinson's medication (dopomine stimulants)... others need ADHD/ADD medication.
I am to start taking amphetamine salts and wanted info about differences because my system is very sensitive - I also have multiple auto immune disorders. I appreciate all the great experiences folks have to offer, I feel a little more comfortable giving it a try.

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Margarita,

You may have some good insights, but no one is going to care what you say when you make such condemning and unjust statements along with those insights. It really isn't wise to say that God makes some people stupid and I really don't think that God would appreciate you saying that either. Yes, people have varying degrees of intelligence and that's understandable. However, people who are taking these drugs are not trying to be smarter, they are taking them to enable their brain to process information correctly so that they can function to the extent of their intelligence and not be hindered. If you are genuinely trying to be helpful, don't be rude or make blanket statements as if you know everything. In regards to what you've said about the addictive nature of these drugs, current research shows that they are not addictive. Yes, a person may become "addicted" to the ability to think clearly and stay focused, but people who don't struggle with these issues are already addicted to that, they just don't need help. Lastly, if you believe in God and care about Him, please don't abuse his name by using it in a condemning manner to try to make your point.

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Your post made me feel a lot better. Thank you :)

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Who me?, I'm chilling and took my xanax,good night folks,good luck

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Amphetamine Salts: Peach Oval: good. Orange Round: bad.

Taking Adderall regularly for the past 10 years has had a significant, positive affect on my life. A couple of years ago, my insurance (BC/BS) stopped paying for the original. So, I switched to the generic Amphetamine Salts. It didn’t seem to last as long as the brand name but basically I found minimal difference.
Last year my pharmacy shifted from dispensing the peach, oval-shaped tablet (B-974) to the dark orange, round-shaped (E-404). Truthfully, I didn’t really pay any attention the change. However, within 2 ½ months, at my next doctor’s appointment, I was very frustrated. After years of working well, Adderall didn’t seem to be helping me much at all. He increased dosage (from two 30mg tabs a day to three). The next three months didn’t go any better. I was too anxious much of the time; then, in the evening, there was a huge drop-off and I would be exhausted. At my next appointment, he figured-out the problem: I was getting the inferior generic.
It has been a challenge with the overall FDA created shortage to have to not only find a pharmacy that has Amphetamine Salts in stock – but find one with the right version. Still, it is totally worth it. At least for me, there is a significant difference in these products that are supposed be identical.

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Newt,
I've been taking adderall IR for 11 years and had the exact same issue with the different types of generics. The round orange ones make me anxious and "speedy". Also very irritable. There's also a round, pink generic. This one is pretty bad as well. It doesn't necessarily make me anxious. It just really doesn't do anything at all. Like you said, the oval oraane tablets are the way to go. Glad to hear someone else can relate to my experience.

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Lissa

THANKYOU!! I have a new doc that has taken me off xanax...I have used for years to help me sleep...and anxiety.... I have not been functioning or sleeping the same since! He has had me try several other sleeping pills cause he does not want me goin back to xanax! Xanax is the ONLY thing that has EVER helped me!! I never abused it....so yes..thankyou for the comment that " dont judge us as abusers for using simething that makes us feel NORMAL and a Part of society
Main FACT!!....NOBODY knows what your feeling and if you say something is working....NO DOCTOR can say its Not!!!

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I just started taking the same generic salts that is and i feel the same no energy.. and lazed.. i need to focus and why they would do thia to people whos minds are lacking this ability and in need of a certain medication.. is just beyond me.. defeats the whole pupose..

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I totally agree, same exact situation, very upset now that I doubted my instincts on this, will be calling my doctor tomorrow, I know that I should have not felt tired and drifty, thank you!

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Was only curious cause I asked my doctor for the adderall that I have been taking and the bottle says substitute for adderall, and so my thought process was that I had gotten tricked. But now I know.

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You made a biblical reference/quote in your response... Obviously, You use God more than you know. I suppose you use the big bang theory and monkey evolution as your comfort. This begs the questions; who/what made the big bang and/or matter to produce it? If human beings evolved from nothing-micro-organism (Life)- water dweller- monkey- human then why are there still monkeys? Water dwellers? Micro-organisms? Nothing?
You can google God if you have no one to ask or talk with about Him. Then you can google Jesus. But really all you have to do is pray and you can talk to Him yourself. He answers back in subtle ways, but you will know (even if you don't know Him) that it was Him. He still answers back in powerful ways. Some call them miracles (ie: the big bang, creation)

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