Adderall Dosage

Your healthcare provider may instruct different dosages of Adderall? (also known by its chemical names amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) depending on the following criteria:

• Your age
• If you have previously used or still using other narcolepsy or ADHD drugs
• Historical or pre-existing health conditions
• Other drugs you are currently taking.

As a necessary medical pre-caution, we do not recommend any alteration to your dose except in accordance with the instructions of your healthcare provider.

Adderall Dosage for ADHD

Dispense Adderall with care if you child is between the ages of 3 and 5. The recommended dosage to start is 2.5 mg daily. If your child’s condition warrants it, this can be increased by weekly increments of 2.5 mg (for daily use).

You can safely administer 5 mg of Adderall when your child is 6 years or older, with a frequency of no more than twice a day. You can incrementally add up to 5 mg every week if required, although it is advisable to keep the total dosage of Adderall to less than 40 mg in any single day. Your child should have his or her first dose immediately after waking up. If more rounds (we recommend no more than 3 in a day) of Adderall are required, make sure it is done only after a span of 4 to 6 hours.

Adderall Dosage for Narcolepsy

The optimum range of Adderall dosage for adults with narcolepsy is between 5 mg and 60 mg daily (the amount is to be spread out over 2 or 3 doses).

If you have a child with narcolepsy who is currently between the ages of six and twelve, we suggest that you get your child started with a 5 mg daily (with weekly increments of 5 mg if it is deemed necessary). If your kid happens to be 12 years or older, then the right dose to get started with is 10 mg daily (in this case, an increment of 10 mg weekly is allowable when necessary).

General Adderall Dosage Information

If you are (or any of your family members is) on Adderall, pay attention to the followings:

• Take the first dose of Adderall immediately after waking up in the morning.
• If by any chance you are unable to take your Adderall as scheduled, find the earliest opportunity to take your next dose. If this happens to coincide with your next dose, ignore the missed dose and carry on with your schedule for the rest of the day. Bear in mind, though, that the dose taken late in the night may affect your sleep. Never try to make up the missed dose with a double Adderall dose.
• Adderall can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
• Always follow the prescribed instructions. Adderall may not be effective if you do not take it in accordance with the instructions laid out by your healthcare provider.

To ensure proper Adderall dosage, always approach your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you have any questions about Adderall.