My usual pharmacy was out of the orange pills, forcing me to resort to the pink ones, a decision I regret and will never repeat. They're less expensive, which might explain why they opt for them. I've been on a routine of 30 mg twice a day for years and have never required an increase. Though there is another pharmacy within a 25-mile radius, I never felt the need to go there until now, realizing the pink generics are ineffective for my condition! I lack energy, struggle to focus, and am frustrated that I forgot how ineffectual these pink pills are for me. Despite taking three pills today, there was no improvement. I'm not seeking a high. I genuinely have ADD, and the upcoming month looks bleak until I can refill my prescription for the orange pills. Can anyone else relate? I certainly don't agree with individuals on this forum claiming that different binders and fillers affect people differently due to their status as inactive ingredients. These are merely color additives and preservatives designed to prevent misuse.
Because each pill is manufactured by a different company, not only is there going to be a variation of inactive ingredients (binders/fillers), but also if the medication is in generic form, it is permitted by the FDA to contain as much as 20-25% more or less of the actual active ingredient as well.
One of the main problems I see going on with the "non-active" ingredients in generics is that they are usually of lower quality. It's subtle differences like this that seem to have a big impact on a medication's bioavailability... essentially altering how much of it could be absorbed into your system.
The American Heart Association also states that "some additives which were originally thought to be inert, (i.e. cyclodextrans, sugar alcohol, and polysorbate-80), could actually effect a drug's dissolution, which would ultimately end up influencing its bioavailability."
Orange 30mg generic Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine tablets (imprinted b 974 3 0) with a National Drug Code of 0555-0974 contain the following inactive ingredients:
NOTE: Shire US Inc. also had a round orange 30mg brand name Adderall tablet (imprinted AD 3|0) with a National Drug Code of 54092-0377 (now discontinued); so it's important to verify where your brand or generic Adderall is coming from in order to best compare/contrast any differences.
I hope this helps!
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Db1975 Says:
For some reason the pink to me are better, but I have no clue as to why...
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Abigail Says:
Rick225, I don't take adderal, I take other medications for pain from severe spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, injured knees, etc. I take tramadol (the generic for Ultram), & naproxen (generic for Naprosyn) for pain, I was taking the generic for Neurontin, (gabapentin) but switched to Lyrica. I am also taking clonidine (generic for Klonopin). I am responding to your post, because I have been having similar problems with generics. About 2 years ago I started noticing that every time I refilled each prescription, I was experiencing odd side affects. I know that in many cases side affects can be expected, but I was experiencing new and different side affects with each refill. The side affects ranged from physical to emotional and, even mentally. I could deal with most of them but the tramadol began to cause depression one month, anxiety or feelings of stress, or anger, impatience, and other similar symptoms another month. Sometimes it was very difficult to function. I couldn't switch to the name brand because of the cost, and I couldn't switch to any codones or morphine because I am also legally blind and the symptoms from them caused balance and equilibrium problems. I switched from gabapentin to Lyrica because even after a couple of months on the generic the symptoms, (I felt drunk all the time) it too made it hard to function. Anyway, the point is that manufacturers of generic drugs don't seem to care about the end users of the products they put out. Evidently the FDA allows a certain leeway that they are taking for granted, and are not even trying to produce their products with any consideration about the integrity and quality of the product they put out, or for the safety, health, and welfare of the people that need to buy their products. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that our government is taking any quality control steps to insure that American citizens are being protected from neglectful manufacturers who have no qualms about sending out substandard medication. Not almost, but every person that I have had this conversation with says the same thing about generic drugs. We have been told that they are the same as the original, or brand name products, but they're not. I have enough time to get help if I can't take my pain & nerve medications, to get other help. Some persons are on medications that could be in a life or death situation if there is a severe difference in their medications, (but substandard medications should not be the norm for any of us)
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abcdefg Says:
Same thing happened to me today too.. I was confused.. I had to google to figure out if it was the same thing. I haven't taken the purple pill yet but I'm normally on 15mg twice a day. My doc prescribes me 30's and I cut them in half, so today when I saw the purple I almost drove back to the pharmacy to see what was up.
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Matt Says:
I had been on these for a few months and was so irritable that I lost most of my friends and went on tirades to my doc but my pharmacy didn't have any so I went to one other one I usually go to (Rite Aid) and got the Actavis moon 28 tiny pills and they didn't feel like I took anything but I managed to get my apartment clean and organized because it didn't give me the kick, I got fidgety and really went to town. I had pronounced appetite loss and the pink ones used to have a nonexistent appetite, crash into binge eating deal with them and I ended up putting on 15 lbs after my insurance didn't cover dexedrine. These weren't like Barr or Sandoz which you can "feel" kick in at all but they work great. I could only get 64 out of my usual 90 and I told the rite aid pharmacist since I hadn't tried them that I would call him and tell him if I need the 90 mg dose since some I can do well on less than 90 but I will just keep it at that in case I get the pink ones or the Aurobindo brand isn't any good and I need that amount.
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minoguesque Says:
Can anyone suggest a pharmacy who is able to send ADDERALL IR (unavailable in the UK) over the pond? We are a company (HKK SERVICES Ltd) who are involved in University Research and thus are exempt from all LICENSING and other regulatory constraints on procurement, use, possession and supply if any drug at all in the course of our work, which is 95% carried out PRO BONO. Therefore we are able to pay only token fees. We have several pharmaceutical companies who assist us and provide us with materials for no charge; we are desperate for several other US-only medications as well, as we have three separate studies ongoing. Endo IR OPANA 5 and 10mg tablets are also urgently required for our 'rescue' meds study in those patients using Oxycontin high dosage (80 and 120mg pills) as MR analgesia but who find duration of action does not exceed 6.5 hours, not the 12 stated on the box. Please if anyone knows of, or is a pharmacist or Pharma company exec, could you let us know. Many thanks.
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Devon Says:
The pink adderall is awful. It hits you all at once and lasts 20 minutes and once you get to 30 min it changes your entire mentality. You become hostile, irritable, and you become a different person mentally and physically. The side effects it has on your body as well is like being hit by a train. Your body and mind break down. Never take the pink ones and refuse them if your pharmacists insists on you getting them over any other ones for whatever reason. You're better off dumping them down the toilet. It’s like having a bad trip compared to a good one and you go from Dr. Jekyll to Hyde in a matter of minutes.
Brand name adderall which are orange and round or oval peach generic is what you want to take. Teva is the most trusted manufacturer, but always research anything a pharmaceutical company says is equivalent to other brands or generic medications. Every person is different and to get passed FDA regulations and standards while cutting costs on compounds to bind medications and different dyes do affect people. These companies are in the business to make money and it’s your responsibility to make sure your taking the best medications for you. Eat healthy, exercise, and get in a good routine will usually prevent or combat any disorder. Talk to a trusted friend, loved ones, or a therapist to help and don’t trust the companies that profit off your disorders.
