The Best Way To Take Adderall

Short answer: the best way to take Adderall is the way it’s prescribed. Don’t eat a big meal or acidic foods (specifically foods that haveВ ascorbic acid ), since these tend to negate the effects Adderall. If you do happen to break either of these rules, take an antacid with the food an hour before eating – this will negate the negation and allow Adderall to function properly.

How to use Adderall Oral

First, take a brief moment to read the Medication Guide (provided by your pharmacist) that comes with the Adderall. Read this before you begin using dextroamphetamine and rereadВ  it everyВ time you go in for a refill. Most users do not know how small and obvious diet changes can dramatically affect the effectiveness of adderall, so please В consult your doctor or pharmacist with any questions you have after reading the Guide.

Adderall (Photo credit: Arenamontanus)

Adderall ER and IR should both be taken by swallowing the pill with water or juice, usually first thing after waking up in the morning or as directed by your doctor.

Often times additional doses of the IR salts are prescribed, and these should be taken 4 – 6 hours apart. Do not take any form of Adderall 6 hours or less before bedtime or you will not be able to sleep. As stated, Adderall should be takenВ exactly as prescribed.

The Best Adderall Dosage for effectВ andВ  health

The dosage is based on the severity of your medical condition and your iterative response to previous doses. Most patients go through a “trial phase” on Adderall, whereby the primary care physician closely monitors dose response.

Your doctor may adjust your dose to find the dose that is best for you. Carefully follow the instructions of your physician, or long-term side effects can begin to manifest.

As a reminder to take Adderall properly and to condition your brain and body chemistry to handle the drug in your system, use it at the same time each day.

How to make Adderall work faster

(Reminder: Adderall should be used as directed ) One can quicken the onset of the dopamine “high” from Adderall by crushing it up into fine powder and washing it down with a liquid beverage. Insufflating the powder through your nose or letting it absorb sublingually (under the tongue) can speed up the effects even further. These methods of administration are not recommended though, as they can lead to severe Adderall comedown.

Know that taking the pills orally (as you should) will not lead to a ‘high’ or any sort of peak experience. but the effects will last much longer and the comedown will be almost non-existant.

20mg extended release capsule of Adderall (credit: Wikipedia)

For instance, if you crush a full 20 milligram IR (instant release) Adderall salt tablet and snort it versus taking it with water, you will see an immediate and dramatic difference.

Insufflation will cause the fine dexamphetamine molecules to rapidly enter your blood-brain barrier and lead to an immediate feeling of euphoria.

This euphoric feeling is short-lived however, and usually lasts only 30 minutes to an hour. In contrast, an instant release Adderall taken orally lasts anywhere from 4 to 6 hours, and extended release Adderall (mixed salts) last anywhere from 12 – 16 hours. The effects are not as strong, but the energy that it brings is very calming subtle.

Withdrawal and addiction

The withdrawal symptoms of Adderall are well-documented and somewhat frightening. especially if it has been used regularly for a long time (more than a few weeks) or in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal symptoms (such as severe tiredness, mood changes includingВ depression. and sleep problems) may occur if you stop taking the drug cold turkey.

To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Talk to our doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.

Though it is unlikely to occur, this medication can also result in abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction /habit-forming). Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed. This will lessen the chances of becoming addicted.

When used for a long period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.

If you are using this drug for ADHD, your doctor may recommend “drug holidays” when the medication is stopped for a short time to observe any changes in behavior.

Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.