Adderall Generics Thread (Page 2)
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Hey guys.

Most of us are probably in the same boat--our Adderall doesn't work and it's horrible and we can't function well and it's bull**** and we all know that, but there are other threads/forums to vent frustration. We need a thread with the basics to help us all get going again or to know what to avoid (even though that seems like all of them these days, ha.)

PLEASE POST THE FOLLOWING:

1. MANUFACTURER OF YOUR RECENT ADDERALL PRESCRIPTION
2. XR OR IR? HOW MANY MG? COLOR/SHAPE/IMPRINT? (if possible)
3. ***PHARMACY NAME*** AND MONTH/YEAR OF SCRIPT
4. YOUR LOCATION (if you are comfortable with that)
5. SIDE EFFECTS/SYMPTOMS. GOOD? BAD?

Generally speaking, chain pharmacies use the same manufacturer at all of their locations throughout the country and that will make it easier for us to either get a hold of that specific manufacturer's Adderall, OR to avoid it if it's a bad batch.

Replies to other posts are allowed, but please try to stay on topic so that the thousands of people viewing this thread can easily keep track when they are going in for their monthly prescription.

Thanks so much!

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1. Sunrise Pharmaceuticals, Inc
2. 20 mg IR dextroamphetamine. Round peach pill imprinted with N34 on one side.
3. Campus pharmacy Tucson, AZ. September 2022.

This is the second time I have received the generic from this manufacturer and has been absolute garbage both times. It is ineffective - I have to take double my normal dose to notice any difference at all. I first received the sunrise generic a couple months back then got a different generic last month (not sure of the manufacturer - white pill 20mg IR) and it was a huge difference compared to the sunrise generic, i.e. it actually worked. Unfortunately, I received the sunrise crap again this month and now have to wait until my next refill to get a generic that actually works. Avoid Sunrise pharmaceuticals generic 20mg.

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Re: La2Be (# 92)

That's an absurd and unscientific explanation. It's the essence of misinformation. No data or sourcing is provided. And guess what? The medication in question is a tablet not a capsule.

There are numerous reasons for differences in efficacy including body gut ph, binders and bioavailability in the medication's uptake and urine elimination. A urinalysis would provide EMPIRICAL data. And legally they can use 20% less than Brand name and it's not a violation by FDA rules.

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Re: Will (# 90)

They put less in the capsules.. that’s why. Hope it helps you, & saves you time!!

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I am on 30mg twice daily.
I fill at Walgreens and they always use teva oval b/974 but they are out and on backorder with no idea when they will be getting more. Walmart has stock but they are round orange with T/376, made by Ascent . I am not a fan of these but there are better than others out there.

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Re: Patti B (# 87)

I got the Rhodes Pharmace brand 30mg generic for Adderall for the first time about a week ago. It did almost nothing. My doctor had bumped my dose up from 20mg to 30mg because the 20mg wasn't as effective anymore. But this Rhodes brand 30mg wasn't near as effective as the 20mg I was taking before.

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Re: Patti B (# 87)

Hi. Same here with PUBLIX. I searched for info on Rhodes generic Adderall and surprisingly found little to nothing. What did you find?!
(RHODES is a subsidiary of Purdue)

Yes, ALL major pharmacies have adopted a "no special order" policy. MANY pharmacists have told me "our supplier always had a preferred generic. But we could order a particular brand based on customer request or doctors' orders, but now it is impossible. HQ says whatever the supplier has listed as the preferred is what you will get. And it can is changing.". So PHARMACISTS have been blocked out. CVS went to far as to remove the entire field on the order form says a pharmacist. It's all about negotiating lowest price by bulk ordering.
Publix gets it's meds from supplier AmerisourceBergen. Others use McKesson or Cardinal. These big 3
Suppliers basically call the shots and they are making $ doing it. They squeeze pharmacies AND manufacturers to negotiate lowest prices and biggest profit margin for themselves.

Unfortunately this is something that Congress will need to address federally, or State Legislation, and good luck with that.... They figured out how to give less and make more $. Customer Satisfaction means nothing because we'll take what we get they figure.

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Usually get Teva for 20mh IR. My last refill was switched to Sandoz because of supply issues and it’s almost like I haven’t taken anything. Going to be strugglesville this month. Called my pharmacy and they said to call a week before next refill to request Teva to see if they can get it. Otherwise I’ll have to call around other pharmacies in town. Not sure how they can call this generic Adderall. More like pressed orange chalk.

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Re: George G (# 84)

The pharmacist at Publix told me when I questioned the manufacturer source shown as Rhodes Pharmce (? correct spelling on my prescription label) They dispense the Generic brand they receive from the main office for Adderall. This brand did nothing for my ADHD and my insomnia became worse. I did research via internet and was shocked at the amount of info.

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Re: Friendly Me (# 61)

Best reply of all. 100% on point!!!

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Teva 30 mg Adderall IR
Date: February 2022
Location: Phoenix
Pharmacy: Walgreens
Symptoms: Feels like a sugar pill. My Apple Watch says my heart rate has been 10 points lower since the day I filled. I am struggling

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I take 5mg twice a day for fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness. Have been taking Lannett (blue oval - e502 Side 1), filled at Walgreens. Walgreens suddenly seems to have switched to Camber (blue round - T 372 Side 1) This product is WAY worse than the Lennett. Takes forever to work, is weak and poops out after an hour. I feel like a zombie. Will try to fill my next script at Publix or Walmart. Any experience with these two?

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I have been waiting for over a week to get my D-Amphetamine 20mg filled from Walgreens here in Florida and they have been on back order. I was surprised to finally get a call from Walgreens saying they were ready for pickup. They usually have Lannett and today I got a brand I never heard of, Ascent pharmaceutical, inc... my question is are they any good?. I just took two of them and I will see! Thanks

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Re: Pubmech (# 81)

Update:

I was wrong about the 30mg Elite Laboratories Adderall IR, it's actually not too bad. It just took a lot longer to kick-in then what I'm used to, and it doesn't seem to last quite as long as the Walgreens brand, but no big deal. I would definitely get it again if Walgreens can't come through again in the future.

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Just picked up my script here in South Florida after 2 1/2 weeks of searching for a Pharmacy that had any! There's a shortage going on right now apparently.

I usually use Walgreens but they have no idea when they're going to receive any, so I finally found a mom & pop (Generic Depot) that had my 30mg Adderal IR (1.5 or 45mgs per day) so of course I jumped in my car immediately and picked it up!

The imprint code on the tablet is e506 (Elite Laboratories), it's an orange football shape like the Walgreens brand I normally get but they're slightly smaller. I'm not sure exactly what generic brand I was getting from Walgreens but they always worked well for me (sometimes a little too well if after taking a break ??).

So anyway I took a half (15mgs) about 3 hours ago, but after feeling nada after waiting 1.5 hours, I took a whole tablet (45mgs in total now). It's been about 3 hours as I'm writing this and I don't feel hardly anything! Mind you that I haven't had ANY in 2 1/2 weeks or more since there's a shortage! Usually a half of a tablet is more than enough for me after not taking any in weeks but..

So I guess Elite Laboratories Adderall is garbage! OR it simply takes forever to kick in and I'll be bouncing off the walls in a bit, but I doubt that's the case! I was thinking that any brand is better than nothing, but perhaps I was wrong about that, IDK? The jury is still out..

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Bensalem PA

January 2022 Sandoz 20 mg CVS has in stock or will order it. Dr wrote Sandoz do no substitute on my script. Round orange pill with 401 imprinted on 1 side & 4 scores on the other side.

Sandoz is by far the best I've tried.

December 2021
Teva 20 mg
Walgreens
It was ok

November 2021
Aurobindo 20 mg
Giant Pharmacy
Placebo

October 2021
Epic 30 mg
Giant Pharmacy
Pink round pill.
Worked well, then Giant switched to the generic sugar pill by Aurobindo.

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I’ve been taking IR and XR Adderall for 15 years. Never had a problem with any generic manufacturer before. Until Aurobindo aka Northstar aka Aurolife 30mg IR. This is sold in Arizona by Albertsons/Safeway and CVS. It puts me in the nastiest mood and gives me a headache. I switched to Walgreens because they carry Lannett and that doesn’t give me problems.

Aurobindo is a terrible company.

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Re: CTbaby (# 77)

That brand should be removed. It’s ineffective.

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Walgreens gave me lennet brand and it’s pale blue 10mg and it’s not working….

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I have taken:

1) Actavis 30mg XR imprint r-3061 total garbage

2) Elite Laboratories Inc 30mg XR imprint Eli-515 total garbage

3) Global Pharmaceuticals 30mg XR imprint m amphet salts and 30mg. This brand works good for me.

The first two cause me chronic cough and chronic phlegm in my throat. Hope this helps someone.

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Re: Kf3355705 (# 70)

I take the orange capsule 30mg XR withe the imprint m amphet salt and 30mg. Walmart has these and work the best for me in generic

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