Amphetamine Salts Tired

Substituted for Adderall 10mg - ## The generic for Adderall is usually listed as mixed Amphetamine salts, since it contains Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine. You can learn more Adderall details here. It is most commonly used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, it may be habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and insomnia. Are there any comments or questions? Is there anything I can help with? ## Why does Medicare not pay for this for my ADD? ## Why am I so tired after I take AMPHETAMINE SALTS ? My scrip was for ADDERALL

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I have been on adderall XR for several years now and it has always worked great. Recently my pharmacy switch me to the generic form, Amphetamine Salts ER 30mg Cap. I am tired all the time now and I all I ever want to do is sleep. Is this normal? Is there a difference between Adderall and the generic form? ## The proper generic for Adderall is mixed Amphetamine Salts, so you may want to double check your prescription. Your body can also get used to the same medication and dosage if you have been on it for a long period of time and it may no longer work as well. This may require a medication switch or dosage adjustment. And yes, there can also be differences between the name brands and generics. The generic is actually allowed to fluctuate in the active ingredient by as much as plus or mi...

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I have a morphine infusion pump that releases 21.474 mg daily continuous flow plus I can give myself a bolus of 1.50 mg up to 10 x a day making my daily level release of morphine 35.886/day continuous flow. I am so tired all the time. My doctor prescribed D-amphetamine salts XR 25 mg - 2 x/day but because (i've been taking this for a few years at slowly increased doses to get where I am now) they were a generic and did not work I asked him and my insurance company approved the change, he put me on 20 MG IR 2x/day brand name by Teva. I thought being the name brand Adderall (Teva) that even though a lower dose would work better. I could not have been more mistaken and now I am suffering trying to wake up at all. Someone please help me - is Teva the real Adderall? also how long does IR...

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i have just been perscribed ateral 10mg xr which i will start tomorrow 12/12/12 i have add an am emtremely tired how and what should i expect when taking this medication...will it work rite away to help me focus and stay on task and help boost my energy....i get nervous taking any new meds and woould like to know if this has helped any other mom and what i should expect to be feeling when i first start this ...yes the doctor talked to me briefly re ateral ..i would like to hear from someone whos on it and how it has helped them ....thankyou so very much for any input pj stay at home mom ## I have never taken it, but I can give you some information that may help you understand what to expect. Adderall contains mixed Amphetamine salts, so yes it will have some immediate effect, but will t...

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