Take Adderall exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Adderall may be habit-forming. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
You may take Adderall with or without food, first thing in the morning.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release capsule. Swallow it whole.
To make swallowing easier, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use.
While using this medicine, your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Adderall can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Keep track of your medicine. Adderall is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
Usual Adult Dose of Adderall for Attention Deficit Disorder:
IR:-Initial Dose: 5 mg orally 1 or 2 times a day-Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 5 mg increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.-Maximum Dose: Only in rare cases will it be necessary to exceed 40 mg per day.XR:Patients starting treatment for the first time or switching from another medication:-Initial Dose: 20 mg orally once a dayComments:-IR: The first dose should be given upon awakening; 1 to 2 additional doses should be given at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.-Where possible, drug administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if continued therapy is required.Use: As part of a total treatment program for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Usual Adult Dose of Adderall for Narcolepsy:
IR:-Initial Dose: 10 mg orally per day in divided doses-Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 10 mg increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.Comments:-The first dose should be given on awakening; 1 to 2 additional doses should be given at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.-The usual dose is 5 to 60 mg per day in divided doses, depending on the individual patient response.-Dosage should be reduced if bothersome adverse reactions (e.g., insomnia, anorexia) appear.Use: Narcolepsy treatment
Usual Pediatric Dose of Adderall for Attention Deficit Disorder:
IR:Age 3 to 5 Years:-Initial Dose: 2.5 mg orally per day-Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 2.5 mg increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.Age 6 to 17 Years:-Initial Dose: 5 mg orally 1 or 2 times a day-Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 5 mg increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.-Maximum Dose: Only in rare cases will it be necessary to exceed 40 mg per day.XR:Age 6 to 12 Years (starting treatment for the first time or switching from another medication):-Initial Dose: 5 or 10 mg orally once a day in the morning-Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 5 to 10 mg increments at weekly intervals.-Maximum Dose: 30 mg/dayAge 13 to 17 Years (starting treatment for the first time or switching from another medication):-Initial Dose: 10 mg orally once a day-Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be increased to 20 mg/day after one week if symptoms are not adequately controlled.-Maximum Dose: 30 mg/dayComments:-IR: The first dose should be given on awakening; 1 to 2 additional doses should be given at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.-Where possible, drug administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if continued therapy is required.Use: As part of a total treatment program for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Usual Pediatric Dose of Adderall for Narcolepsy:
IR:Age 6 to 11 Years:-Initial Dose: 5 mg orally per day in divided doses-Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 5 mg increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.Age 12 Years and Older:-Initial Dose: 10 mg orally per day in divided doses-Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 10 mg increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.Comments:-The first dose should be given on awakening; 1 to 2 additional doses should be given at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.-The usual dose is 5 to 60 mg per day in divided doses, depending on the individual patient response.-Dosage should be reduced if bothersome adverse reactions (e.g., insomnia, anorexia) appear.-Narcolepsy rarely occurs in children under 12 years of age.Use: Narcolepsy treatment