Adderall or Dextoamphetamine

[jscottb]

I've been on most of the stimulants (Methylphenidate, Adderall (adderrall), and Dexedrine spansules)for my ADHD.  I've been on 30mg of Adderall (adderrall) immediate-release 2X Day for about six months now.  Before, I was on Concerta (time-released methylphenidate) but it is too expensive without insurance.  The last time I was on Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine time-released spansules), it was for a short duration as I was seeing a psychiatrist who was very reluctant to put any adult on stimulants.  I recall, though, that I had a bit more clarity and focus than I do now with Adderall (adderrall) (mixed amphetamine salts).

My question is two-fold:  Should I ask my physician (who is very understanding and patient) for the switch to dexedrine?  And if I do, would four 15mg dextroamphetamine spansules be equivalent to 60mg of mixed amphetamine salts?  I believe d-amphetamine is more potent than the other blends that are in the mixture of amphetamine salts which make up Adderall (adderrall).  

[neetsiepk]

Yes, ask him for dexedrine if you had success with it before.  Let him know you were more focused with it, etc.  I used to take 20mg adderal three times a day (8-noon-3pm) because I sometimes have work appts. at night, so I need to be focused all day.  When he changed me to Dexedrine, he kept me at the 20mg three times a day.  So the four 15mg d-amphetamines should be the equivalent.  Don't be afraid to ask your doctor questions and recommendations.   You know your body better than anybody.  Good luck.  Anita