Posted by CLS531 on June 28, 2009, at 14:12:41
In reply to Re: new generic adderall xr » CareBear04, posted by rosbor on June 28, 2009, at 13:01:12
First and foremost, I need to state that I am not a doctor or a pharmacist, and that they are the only ones that can give you accurate counsel regarding this medication. All that I'm able to offer is my own experience...
With that said, I suggest that you look at the prescription on your bottle - with my medication, the pill casing itself does not state that it is XR - only the prescription listed on the bottle.
I can tell you that when I switched from the brand-name to the generic, I experienced nausea, dizziness, anxiety, increased heart-rate, headache, dry mouth, and almost passed out twice. Now, it's important to note that the same day I switched, I was also bit multiple times by a spider (I'm not sure what kind), so I am unsure of whether it is all, partially, or not at all due to the switch in medications - but I felt the same for a few days after. I've gotten to the point where I've leveled out (if it was due to the medication), but I notice that the generic does not last as long for me. That's about all I can offer from my own experience. If you're having problems, I strongly suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor to discuss the switch with him/her. I would also suggest taking your medication in with you, as the doctor might know something that you or I don't. Good luck and I hope everything works out for the best soon!!!
~CLS531~
> I was also given the generic adderal xr 20 mg and I just took my first one....but I don't think it is extended at all. First of all, it isn't even that much cheaper.
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> Looking at the pill, it is the same exact color, but all it says is amphetamine salts 20 mg. It does NOT say anything about being xr or even er.
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> Did the pharmacist screw up? because right now I feel sick. I feel like I am getting all of the 20 mg at once.
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> Please advise.
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