That said, are you missing the face to face appointments? Having the right expectation of what the medication can do will make for a much better and positive outcome if medication management becomes part of your plan of care.
With the ongoing COVID pandemic, many of us are spending more time in our homes and it can be easy to also spend more time inactive, and spend more time on the couch. Baker as his nurse for 3 years now. She enjoys working closely with him to develop plans of care to help people in pain. Her favorite aspect of her job is seeing her patients return to their lives after receiving relief from debilitating pain conditions. She participates yearly in Pain Week in Las Vegas where she keeps up on all of the the latest advancements in pain management.
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She is a football fan and in keeping with her Denver roots, is a Denver Bronco super fan. Adderall XR is administered at the lowest effective dose, and dosages depend on the therapeutic needs and response of each individual. All listed dosages are according to the manufacturer. Check your prescription, and talk to your doctor to make sure you are taking the right dose for you. In children who are between the ages of 6 and 12, medication is often started at 10 milligrams mg once daily in the morning.
The dosage may be adjusted in increments of 5 or 10 mg at weekly intervals. There may be times when a physician decides to start the dose at 5 mg once in the morning. The maximum recommended dose for children 6 to 12 years of age is 30 mg per day. Doses greater than 30 mg per day have not been studied in children, and Adderall XR has not been studied in children under 6 years of age. In adolescents with ADHD who are between the ages of 13 and 17, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg per day.
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. Adderall XR comes in capsules with several dosage options, each with differentiating color combinations:.
Capsules should be taken by mouth and swallowed whole. They should not be chewed or crushed, as this could release all the medication at once and increase the risk of side effects.
The entire contents of a capsule may be sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce just before taking. The mixture should be swallowed immediately and should not be chewed.
This may be particularly helpful for young children who are resistant to taking the medication. Adderall XR can be taken with or without food as directed by your physician. It is usually taken once in the morning and should be taken the same way with every dose such as with or without food.
Drink a glass of liquid after each dose. If you forget to take your medication, take it as soon as possible. Take caution when taking it in the afternoon, however, as it may interfere with sleep when it's taken too close to bedtime.
You should also avoid doubling up on this medication—if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your normal schedule. Overdoses are possible with this medication, and they can be fatal. Symptoms include:. If you believe that you or a loved one has overdosed on Adderall XR, seek help immediately. In the United States, you can contact the Poison Control Center at or call right away for help. This medication is a controlled substance and should be kept in a secure, safe place in a tightly closed container.
Since Adderall XR is a controlled substance, you should consider planning ahead if you need to travel. While Adderall XR is approved for use across the United States, you may need to comply with different drug labeling requirements while traveling from state to state. Your safest option may be to keep your medication in its original, prescribed container and ensure that you travel with roughly the amount you need—don't bring a large number of extra doses.
If you plan to fly, you should keep your medication with you in a carry-on bag or purse, rather than checking it. Traveling internationally with Adderall XR presents different problems, as this medication is not legal in certain countries. Check with the foreign embassy in your destination to determine if your medication is restricted in any way; if so, you'll likely need to comply with strict requirements for documentation.
You should also speak with your doctor about what to do if you run out of medication while abroad. Adderall XR has a number of possible side effects, which can range from mild to severe. It is important to talk to your doctor about what to expect while taking Adderall XR, and you should always keep them informed about any new or unexpected reactions you experience. Side effects can vary depending on age. For children age 6 to 12, the most common are:. In adolescents age 13 to 17, the most common side effects include:.
Common side effects for adults are:. Severe side effects of Adderall XR can include:. If you are taking too high of a dosage of Adderall XR, you might experience symptoms like:. Adderall XR is a Schedule II drug meaning it has a high potential for abuse and a controlled substance. It's important that you follow your doctor's orders and do not increase the dose, take it more often, or use it for a longer period of time than is prescribed. If you decide to stop taking Adderall XR, you should work closely with your doctor.
Amphetamine belongs to the family of medications known as stimulants. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. It helps to increase attention and decrease hyperactivity and impulsiveness for children over 6 years of age, adolescents, and adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Other measures e. An improvement in ADHD symptoms can be seen within one week of starting the medication. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here.
As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do.
It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methacrylic acid copolymer, opadry beige, red iron oxide, starch, sugar spheres, talc, triethyl citrate, and yellow iron oxide; gelatin capsule: edible inks, kosher gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The usual starting dose is 10 mg taken once daily in the morning.
The dose is usually started low and increased gradually. The dose of this medication needs to be individualized according to the needs of the person taking the medication. Doses above 30 mg daily are not recommended. This medication may be taken with or without food. Swallow this medication whole with water or other liquids. Do not crush or split the capsules. The capsule contains small pellets of medication specially designed to release their contents slowly inside the body.
The capsule may be opened and the contents sprinkled over applesauce. The applesauce should be eaten immediately after sprinkling and not stored for later. Avoid chewing the applesauce — chewing could damage the pellets from the capsule. Eat all of the sprinkled applesauce to make sure you get the full dose. Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications.
If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
Taking a dose in the afternoon may cause difficulty sleeping, and should therefore be avoided. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light, and keep it out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
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