Adderall are medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These drugs help activate the areas of your brain that are responsible for focusing and paying attention.
Adderall 30Mg Orange are the brand names of generic medications. The generic form of Adderall is methylphenidate. Adderall is a mixture of four different “amphetamine” salts mixed together to create a 3 to 1 ratio of dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine.
A side-by-side comparison of these two ADHD medications shows that they’re similar in many ways. However, there are some differences.
Drug features
Adderall helps reduce hyperactivity and impulsive actions in people with ADHD. They’re both central nervous system stimulant drugs. This type of drug helps control the constant activity in ADHD, such as fidgeting. It also helps control impulsive actions that are common in people with certain forms of ADHD.
Dosage
Adderall is available as an immediate-release and extended-release drug. In the immediate-release form, the tablet releases the drug into your system right away. In the extended-release form, the capsule slowly releases small amounts of medication into your body throughout the day.
If your doctor prescribes Adderall, they may start you on the immediate-release form at first. If you take the immediate-release form, you’ll likely need more than one dose per day. Eventually, they may change you to the extended-release form.
If you take an extended-release drug, you may only need one dose per day to manage your symptoms.
How Does It Work?
The two active ingredients in Adderall, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, work by affecting the brain levels of specific neurotransmitters — dopamine, adrenaline (also known as epinephrine) and norepinephrine.
The immediate release formula lasts about 4 to 6 hours, and the extended release lasts about 8 to 12 hours.
Adderall is one of the most popular medications for ADHD. People with ADHD have levels of neurotransmitters that overstimulate them. Adderall used along with therapy can help dial down the stimulation to help them function better.
Several studies have shown Adderall is effective at treating symptoms of ADHD including aggression, disruptive behavior, impulsivity, inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, according to a meta-analysis in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
How to Take Adderall
The instructions on how to take Adderall may be different depending on the condition being treated, the formulation of Adderall (regular or extended release) and a patient’s age. Medical providers may adjust the dosage over time or occasionally stop treatment to see how effective the medication is.
Patients should always take the lowest effective dose recommended by their health care provider.
Adderall comes in the following dosages: 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg.
