so you just started Aderall let’s talk about it I’m Ethan I’m a pharmacist I’m going to tell you everything that you need to know about Aderall so depending on your insurance you’ll either get the brand name which is adderal or the generic.
which is amphetamine SL dexamphetamine salts and I do want to let you know that this is going to be a controlled substance what that means is you’re going to probably have limited quantities usually getting it on a month-to-month basis and you won’t be able to fill it probably no more than 2.
Adderall side effects that could harm you
days early this medication is FDA proof for ADHD but also for narcolepsy now let’s go over the dosing for the immediate release tablets and ADHD for anyone six or over the initial dose is going to be 5 mg once or twice a day.
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and the maximum dose is usually going to be 40 Mig once a day however if the patient is over 50 Mig you may go up to doses as high as 60 Mig per day and now this is really important when you’re giving the medication for the immediate release tablet you want to give it right when someone wakes up then if you have to.
give other doses during the day just make sure that you have to give it at least 6 hours before bedtime to prevent being up all night and so how does this medication work in the most simplest way it increases neurotransmitters like.
dopamine and nor refine to really help you with you staying focused and paying attention important side effects to mention is that can cause weight loss and also abdominal pain be sure to follow for more medication information and let me know what you want to see next.
