Adderall and Adderall XR (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine): Adderall starts to work in approximately 30 minutes to one hour. 2 The effects of Adderall typically begin to wear away after four hours. Adderall XR lasts approximately 12 hours.
Can you takeAdderall XR 30 mg twice a day?
Adderall XR only needs to be given once a day. People taking a twice-daily dosage of immediate-release Adderall (immediate-release) may be switched to Adderall XR at the same total daily dose taken once daily, The dose may be increased to 20 mg per day after one week if their ADHD symptoms are not adequately controlled. In adults, the recommended dose is 20 mg per day.
How does Adderall XR make you feel?
When taken at typical doses for conditions such as ADHD, Adderall doesn't usually cause a feeling of being high. Some people who take Adderall may experience feelings of being energetic, focused, excited, or self-confident. Feelings of euphoria also sometimes occur. Visit for more info
Since Adderall doesn't have to build up in your system from day to day, it is possible to give it on an as-needed basis. Some parents choose to skip giving ADHD stimulant medications on weekends, holidays, summers, or other breaks from school in what are called "drug holidays."
How do I tell if stimulant drugs are working?
increased heart rate or blood pressure.
decreased appetite.
trouble falling or staying asleep.
irritability, as the medicine wears off.
nausea or vomiting.
headaches.
mood swings.
