What drug is the same as Adderall?

Adderall is the brand name for a mix of two stimulants called amphetamine-dextroamphetamine. Ritalin is the brand name for a stimulant called methylphenidate.

Is Adderall a fast acting drug?

On the amphetamine side, Adderall, Evekeo, Zenzedi and Dexedrine are all short-acting forms of amphetamines, that take effect about 30-45 minutes after taking them and they are effective for 3-4 hours.

What is the stronger version of Adderall?

Adderall and Dexedrine are two of the most widely prescribed medications used to treat ADHD. Both of the medications contain the active ingredient amphetamine. While Dexedrine contains only the most potent form of amphetamine, Adderall contains a mixture of amphetamine’s two active forms.

Is Ritalin or Adderall stronger?

Ritalin works sooner and reaches peak performance more quickly than Adderall does. However, Adderall stays active in your body longer than Ritalin does. Adderall works for four to six hours. Ritalin is only active for two to three hours.

Is 10mg Adderall XR enough?

In adolescents with ADHD who are between the ages of 13 and 17, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg per day. The dose may be increased to 20 mg per day after one week if their ADHD symptoms are not adequately controlled. In adults, the recommended dose is 20 mg per day.

Is it bad to skip a day of Adderall?

You should never take extra doses of the medication to make up for missed doses. Your doctor may recommend taking the dose of Adderall when you remember, but skipping the missed dose if it already or almost evening.

Is Adderall and speed the same thing?

No and yes. Adderall is not speed, but they act the same way in the brain. More on differences between Adderall and speed here. 1. Adderall contains amphetamines. 2. Speed contains methamphetamine.

Is vyvance better than Adderall?

However, Vyvanse is less likely to be abused than Adderall. This is because the body needs to break Vyvanse down before it can start to work. With amphetamines, there is also a concern about the potential for misuse to get a sense of euphoria­ — in other words, to get high.

What is the difference between Vyvanse and Adderall?

The longer-acting form, called Adderall XR, can last 8 to 12 hours. This is because half the beads are fast-acting, and the others are slow-acting. Vyvanse is the brand name for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. It comes in both capsules and chewable tablets. It also has the stimulant amphetamine, but adds a compound called lysine.

Is Adderall the same as Provigil?

By comparison, Provigil has three approved medical uses whereas Adderall only has two. Provigil is also considered a safer, more effective off-label treatment over Adderall for many conditions due to its low potential for abuse.