What is the best generic for Adderall?

The generic for Adderall is amphetamine salt combo, and the generic for Adderall XR is amphetamine salt combo XR. Both of these medications contain amphetamine and dextroamphetamine.

What is generic Adderall called?

Drug features

	Concerta	Adderall
What is the generic name?	methylphenidate	amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Is a generic version available?	yes	yes
What does it treat?	ADHD	ADHD
What form(s) does it come in?	extended-release oral tablet	—immediate-release oral tablet —extended-release oral capsule

Is Adderall Generic the same?

Adderall is available in generic versions (called mixed amphetamine salts), which can be considerably cheaper. Some people find that generic versions of Adderall are not as effective for them as the brand version. Vyvanse is not available in generic form.

Does ADHD medication make you a zombie?

Side Effect: Emotional Problems When the dosage is too high, stimulants can cause children or even adults to seem “spacey” or “zombie-like,” or to be uncharacteristically tearful or irritable (a condition known as emotional lability).

Why ADHD medication is bad?

Heart Disease or High Blood Pressure. Most ADHD drugs are “stimulants.” They can raise your blood pressure and speed up your heart rate. If you already have an issue with your heart, these medicines could be risky.

Does ADHD medication shorten life span?

ADHD May Reduce Life Expectancy by As Much As 13 Years.

Are adults with ADHD more intelligent?

Actually, lower IQ isn’t specifically related to ADHD. People with ADHD are often perceived to have low intelligence because they work differently than the rest of the population. But the truth is, many of these people are highly intelligent and creative; even more creative than their non-ADHD counterparts.

Is it hard to get diagnosed with ADHD?

Adult ADHD Can’t Be Diagnosed With A Simple Screening Test, Doctors Warn. Adult ADHD can be difficult to diagnose. Diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be difficult. The symptoms of the disorder, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, or DSM, have changed multiple times.