Allie Says:
New Generic 30 Mg Adderall Xr (all Orange W/ R 3061 On Them) Not As Effective (Page 8)
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shaun Says:
please share your experience with this never seen before, less effective drug that two different pharmacy's have given to me in last two months. they make me fall asleep!
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I've had the exact same problem. I've take two 30xr (60mg) and I feel nothing. No motivation to do a thing! But I feel zoned in trance like, to just sitting on my couch with my mouth hung open in a "blah" if you will, feeling. This is the first time taking actavis and it sucks. And I have no insurance. So I paid $165 for 30 pills after the pharmacy gave me a discount. Normally I fork up and pay $180 for teva at walgreens, or $255 for brand at walgreens... And I guess the saying is true you do get what U pay for! But $165 is still a ton of money for a medicine that doesn't work! I'm more productive with a 5 hour energy drink or red bull then this junk!
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weatherman Says:
I have taken the mallenkroft 30 mg tablet for a year now and it works great. Much better than all the other generics out there!!!
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Tadelle Says:
The substance Inside resembles the texture of salt. Hence the name, I am actually newly diagnosed after years of struggle in high school with even realizing I had ADHD. I can tell you I had a lot of hours clocked in detention. But this generic is awful simply put.
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jay Says:
F D A
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mommatx Says:
These all orange 30mg generic xrs do not work at all. I am tied all day and "squirrel" all over the place. I cant stay focused for 5 min on one thing. Then joy of joys about 8pm (12 hours after I take it, I cant get to sleep until 1 am. These things are crap. I pay the extra 40 bucks for name brand when ever I can. But half the time I have to go to 4 or 5 different pharamcys to find them. The same thing with my son ( who is 25). So its not just me. They need to take this off the market. Its horrible the struggles I have to go thru just to get thru the day when all I have is this. I am going to talk to my dr. And ask him to switch me to the 30 mg regular tabs and just break them in half taking twice a day. I took a couple of those in generic form and they worked fine. Shire makes these horrid things, and they bought out the company that makes the freaking name brand. WTH?
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User1 Says:
Worked alright. I took a pill at 3:30pm, started to feel calmer, more focused, sharp and alert around 1 hour and 30 minutes later. General anxiety went away, which really helps me focus for my technical-heavy school studies. Review: good, but takes a while to kick in.
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Buckinjo Says:
Started 10mg Activas Adderall XR 2 weeks ago. Headaches, withdrawn personality and a tired foggy feeling. The complete opposite of the Adderall I took in 2009. Tempted to take these pills to a lab for testing. What are in these new pills? Are they quietly winging the public off amphetamines while deceiving the public?
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Jsmi Says:
I am pretty sure the other way around Adderall is mixed 75% d-a 25%l-a divided into 2 dex and 2 lev total four salts
vyvanese is a prodrug of d-amp so is 100% dex am
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the don Says:
Use an energy drink to induce the effect
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Sue Smith Says:
I too have started getting the all orange capsules with white beads and within 45 minutes, I'm falling asleep at my desk! I thought I was given the wrong meds and that it was some sort of sleeping pill or anti anxiety meds. They are horrible!! Definitely need to address it with my Dr and get the name brand version. I think with my insurance, it's a $20 difference. Definitely worth it if I can get my work done every day!!
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upstatenyer Says:
If you've never experienced the ill effects of ADD or Narcolepsy, consider yourself fortunate. When prescribed a medication to prevent the ill effects and the outcome is positive: ie: being able to drive for more than 30 minutes without falling asleep, actually being productive at school and/or work instead of in a constant state of distraction; it's like a huge weight being lifted from your shoulders. No more worries about accidents, failing classes or being fired. Then along comes a new generic, and WHAM...without your knowledge, the manufacturer has either inadvertently or knowingly substitutes inactive ingredients that react differently with the active ingredients or may cause allergic reactions in susceptible people. With Narcolepsy, this obviously can be life threatening.
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jay Says:
Persistence prevailed, found that the insurance Company has put the name brand Adderral XR on their list for approved medications. I have been taking the Adderall XR 15 mg now up'd to 20 mg and there has been ....nothing, no changes. With this being said, Its worthless, all l do is stay up at night and nothing more. For my next prescription, I'm going to another pharmacy other than CVS to see if there will be any changes before concluding that these new orange 20 mg are a waist of time because they're not working and in the time I will find out who their manufactured by. Until next time, take care of yourselves and your health!
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Tom Says:
A few issues to consider: The Activis generic has the same dosage of amphetamine salts, but a different formulation. Second, it's known that acidity inhibits absorbtion of amphetamine, so try avoiding acidic foods/beverages when taking within two hours of taking the medication (e.g., coffee (ugh), citric juices, cranberry juice, tomatoes, etc.) Google acidic foods and you'll get a list. Drink your OJ later in the day. I put lemon juice in my water at dinner sometimes to make sure I'm getting my vitamin C. The message is not to avoid acidic foods, just to pay attention as to when you're consuming them and eat a balanced diet. Also, alcohol is a depressant so avoid alcohol when taking this med (guess that means don't drink in the morning). Finally, don't take this med (brand or generic) 7 days a week or you'll build up a tolerance to it. Give yourself a break on the weekends or when you don't need it.
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ERT Says:
I recently came back to my college town after winter break and noticed the switch to the Actavis from the local Wal-mart pharmacy. Didn't think much of it at all until I started to realize it was not working like my prescription used to. I feel a great sense of loss of motivation I have never felt with other generics. I had been thinking it was a building of tolerance or something until I finally put two and two together that it was a switch of generic brands. I am going to try to get off the Actavis. Does anyone have any suggestions for another generic and where I can get it?
-ERT 4 years prescribed
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Jacki G Says:
I have been taking adderall for 12 years without issue. Generic form came out in 2009 again Ive never had an issue even with generic until this month when I filled my script at CVS. Now the med does not work at all and makes me tired on top of it. After much research the new generic carried by CVS is manufactured by ACTARIS PHARMA. My script is for 2-10mg capsules, these from Actaris are cream and light blue. The only way to get anywhere with all these complaints is to call your local pharmacy manager, and also to corporate(CVS- 1800.shop.cvs... find your way thru automated system to a person) and formally complain about their ineffectiveness. (CVS told me they have no one who has complained prior to my call.) and they also referred me to file complaint with ACTARIS 2 1-(800) 272-5525. Choose "complaint about side effects" to be connected to a person who after asking some questions will offer to refund your copay. CVS also said if you want a different manufacturer they will special order them for you, but you need to give them a few days notice to get in the meds. So basically... refuse meds from ACTARIS, place formal complaints and be vigilant. Being a controlled substance, by law the pharmacy cannot swap your ACTIVIS med with another manufacturer after the script is filled. The only way to fix current situation is to get new script, have DR intervene with insurance company to cover new script and maybe backlash from insurance companies who are losing money will hit them where it hurts. My DR. is also curious to see if the active ingredient which according to FDA regs must be in the generic med, will actually come up in my system. If it does not...that will make for some interesting conversation with FDA regarding ACTAVIS. Time will tell.
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saundra Says:
I so agree . The new all orange pills do not work at all. They have all the same color beads in them. I think they messed up and not admitting to it
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Kitty Says:
Wow, I am the compleate opposite of everything I read. My insurance switch and is now only allows the Brand Aderall XL. It sparks anger in me and makes me feel ill to my stomach. I want my generic back I even tried to mix the 2, still get pissy. I was soo excited to lean I can only get brand. This gose to show that everyone is different. I will now have to pay out of pocket for generic, to top it off its activis. My only hope is of a friend that is on 30 will trade some of here for my 20.
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jay Says:
More than likely, its not your pharmacist its your insurance company.....the generics are CHEAPER! I'm afrair to ask what will happen to us now, now with the affordable healthcare.
In May 2013, I was prescribe Adderall 10 mg (now 15 mg) soon after (2 months) the new health insurer got comfortable and I was switched to the generic brands, which was different each time it was refilled. I didnt make much abou. it until I began feel weird, weird thoughts on top the side affects that were not listed within the information phamplet. During that time, i was communicating the noticeable changes as well as becoming withdrawn and not wanting move during the day let alone leaving the house or caring for myself. My doctor wrote 4he prescriptions for the name brands; however, I kept receiving the generic forms. When I protested, the pharmacist handed me a printout that stated that the generic as reqired by my insurance provider. Long story short, i had to appeal the insurance co. decision--denied reason other generics are available and my age. During my journey, I found it to be the norm for a number of their clients. While observing the insurance companies denial, they recommend3d that I could appeal their decision by sending my request to the same office and person who initially misdireted me, withheld all the pertinent information to support my initial hearing and was not truthful about the support that was written on my behalf by my doctor. Neeedless to say i went another route and next week I have a hearing with the city's office that has a natural interest. I am greatful to read some of your identical experiences and to know that I'm not crazy and more importantly I'm not alone--neither are you.
Again, thank you and let's report to FDA the worthless and harmful generic brands before it turns for the worst....we really havent seen the yet this is just the beginning, so get active today.
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jay Says:
More than likely, its not your pharkacist its your insurance company.....the generics are CHEAPER! I'm afrair to ask what will happen to use now, now with the affordable healthcare
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imauser Says:
So tf is the R3061s then no offense
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