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Question: I need to know if I should be on a higher dose of Adderall. I recently switched from IR to XR. I was on 20mg IR and then switched to 25mg XR because the 20 IR wasn't quite enough. Now I'm up to 30mg XR but it still feels like it's not the right dose, it basically feels equivalent or less effective than the 20mg of IR.
Brief Answer:
Can be increased upto 60 mg per day
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
First of all I like to inform you that there is apparent decreased effect with higher dose XR preparation in compare to slightly lower dose IR preparation of Adderall because of prolonged effect with XR preparation. So there is nothing to worry about it as XR preparation is meant for longer duration of action.
Now in regard to the dose it is safe to go upto 60 mg per day in otherwise healthy person and can be increased further to higher dose in consultation with your psychiatrist. As the available details point out you have the response but below optimum response indicates possibility of needing higher dose of medication. It can also be stated that the dose can be increased upto maximum limit or upto the point of intolerable side effects.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Can be increased upto 60 mg per day
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
First of all I like to inform you that there is apparent decreased effect with higher dose XR preparation in compare to slightly lower dose IR preparation of Adderall because of prolonged effect with XR preparation. So there is nothing to worry about it as XR preparation is meant for longer duration of action.
Now in regard to the dose it is safe to go upto 60 mg per day in otherwise healthy person and can be increased further to higher dose in consultation with your psychiatrist. As the available details point out you have the response but below optimum response indicates possibility of needing higher dose of medication. It can also be stated that the dose can be increased upto maximum limit or upto the point of intolerable side effects.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
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