Posted by BananaBri on July 6, 2009, at 8:10:43
In reply to Re: Adderall (Generic or not) Vs. Vyvanse, posted by CLS531 on July 3, 2009, at 13:00:29
> Yes, that is very true - good point. There is also a sensitivity factor as well. My doctor told me that, in generics, sometimes there are small variances in dosing - not enough to make a different to a lot of people, but for individuals with systems that are just naturally more sensitive, those small variances can make a very big difference.
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> As a comment to everyone: just in case it seems like I am trying to discount the fact that psychological factors can interfere with a drug's effectiveness, I am not. I understand the concept and the mind-body interaction pretty thoroughly, and recognize that it does happen, and pretty commonly. I am simply trying to give legitimacy that sometimes, it's not "all in your head". All sides of an equation need to be considered.
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> ~CLS531~
Indeed, I agree. In fact, the FDA allows a 20% variance in the active ingredient for generic drugs. Thus, generic adderall xr may contain anywhere from 80-120% of the actual dosage indicated on the capsule.That said, I have found that my last rx of generic adderall xr is slightly less effective than the brand name drug. However, after upping my dose, it seems to work on-par with Shire's brand-name adderall xr.
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