Adderall Flashcards
How is Adderall used off label:
Obesity ; treatment resistant depression
What is the starting dose for Adderall IR:
5 mg / BID
You can do 5 mg daily or twice a day
What is the max dose for Adderall IR:
30mg / BID
60 mg total per day
*there is not much evidence that doses > 40 mg is more effective.
What is the starting dose for Adderall XR:
20 mg/ QD
What is the max dose for Adderall XR:
60 mg/QD
There is not much evidence that suggest going greater than 40 mg is beneficial
Starting dose for Narcolepsy
10 mg/ qAM
Max dose for Narcolepsy
60 mg/QD
What labs should we consider for Aderrall
Check cardiac history
What are the typical side effects of adderall
Insomnia , headache , decreased appetite , stomach pain , weight loss , agitation
How does adderall work
Keeps dopamine and Norepinephrine in PFC
How potent is Adderall compared to methylphenidate
2:1
What is the conversion ratio of adderall IR vs ER:
1:1
How to minimize adderall diversion
Prescribe XR
Benefits of Adderall over methylphenidate
a longer duration of action (5 - 6)
It is generally more tolerable
it is generally more effective
MH disorder we may need to avoid in prescribing adderall
SUDS
Adderall indirectly activates mu-opioid receptors leading to a more euphoric experience