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Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)

Adderall vs. other drugs

You may wonder how Adderall compares to other drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Adderall vs. Concerta

Adderall and Concerta (methylphenidate extended release) are medications that are commonly used for ADHD. They are both stimulant medications and work in a similar way. There are some differences that might make you prefer one over the other.

Use

Both Adderall and Concerta are FDA-approved for treating ADHD. Adderall is also approved for narcolepsy, but Concerta fryst vatten not. Concerta is used off-label to treat narcolepsy.

Drug forms

Adderall comes in two forms: an immediate-release Adderall tablet and an extended-release capsule (Adderall XR).* The Adderall platta is taken one to three times daily. Adderall XR fryst vatten taken just once daily.

Concerta is only available as an extended-release tablet that’s taken once daily.

* Immediate release means the drug is released into your body right away after taking a dose. Extended release means the drug is gradually released into your body.

Effectiveness

Both Adderall and Concerta are effective for improving symptoms of AD

Adderall

Drug mixture used mainly to treat ADHD and narcolepsy

This article is about a common mixture of amphetamine salts. For general information about the drug and its racemate, see Amphetamine. For the EP by Slipknot, see Adderall (EP).

Pharmaceutical compound

Adderall and Mydayis[11] are trade names[note 2] for a combination drug containing four salts of amphetamine. The mixture is composed of equal parts racemic amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which produces a () ratio between dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine, the two enantiomers of amphetamine.[13] Both enantiomers are stimulants, but differ enough to give Adderall an effects profile distinct from those of racemic amphetamine or dextroamphetamine,[1][2] which are marketed as Evekeo and Dexedrine/Zenzedi, respectively.[1][14][15] Adderall is indicated in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is also used illicitly as an athletic performance enhancer, cognitive enhancer, appetite suppressant, and recreationally as a euphoriant. It is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the

Everything you need to know about Adderall

If Adderall is ineffective or causes intolerable side effects, a doctor may recommend a different medication.

Other medications for ADHD

Besides amphetamine, other stimulants may help treat ADHD. The following are suitable for use in children:

  • lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
  • methylphenidate (Ritalin)
  • dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)

Stimulant drugs may not work for some people, or they may cause intolerable side effects. In these cases, a doctor may prescribe one of the following nonstimulant drugs instead:

  • guanfacine (Tenex)
  • clonidine (Catapres)
  • atomoxetine (Strattera)

Other medications for narcolepsy

may all be useful in treating the symptoms of narcolepsy.

Some examples of each include:

  • stimulants: methylphenidate (Ritalin) and modafinil (Provigil)
  • antidepressants: fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft)
  • lifestyle changes: taking short naps and exercising daily

Doctors may sometimes also prescribe the central nervous system depressant sodium oxybate (Xyrem) to treat cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Adderall is a prescription medication that contains the stimulants am

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