What are The Adderall dosage options?

Adderall XR dosage begins at 5 mg. Then there are 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, and 30 mg dosages. The Adderall IR dosage options start at 5 mg and include 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg.

What is the Adderall dosage for narcolepsy?

The Adderall dosage for adults is divided throughout the day, and doses of more than 40 mg a day are seen as rarely being any more effective than the 40 mg threshold. For narcolepsy treatment, doctors may begin with 5 mg a day and then go up to 60 mg a day, given every four to six hours.

What is the recommended dose of metaxalone?

The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day. Metaxalone Tablets are available as an 800mg oval, convex, pink tablet with one side debossed “M” and the other side and scored on the other side debossed “58/59”.

Does doubling the dose of metaxalone tablets increase exposure?

Doubling the dose of metaxalone tablets from 400 mg to 800 mg results in a roughly proportional increase in metaxalone exposure as indicated by peak plasma concentrations (C max) and area under the curve (AUC). Dose proportionality at doses above 800 mg has not been studied.

How often should I give my 6 year old Adderall?

In children 6 years of age and older, start with 5 mg once or twice daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.

How long does Adderall extended-release last?

Adderall extended-release works within 30-60 minutes and lasts for 10-12 hours. The adult Adderall immediate-release dosage is 5 mg to 40 mg per day, spread throughout the day. Adderall extended-release is taken in one daily dose, usually not to exceed 40 mg per day.

Can you take Adderall if you have high blood pressure?

You may not be able to use Adderall if you have glaucoma, overactive thyroid, severe agitation, moderate to severe high blood pressure, heart disease or coronary artery disease, vascular disease, or a history of drug or alcohol addiction. Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.

How should I take Adderall XR (dextroamphetamine)?

The dose of a single capsule should not be divided. The contents of the entire capsule should be taken, and patients should not take anything less than one capsule per day. ADDERALL XR may be taken with or without food. ADDERALL XR should be given upon awakening. Afternoon doses should be avoided because of the potential for insomnia.

What is the maximum dose of Adderall XR for children?

The maximum dose for children 6 to 12 years of age with severe renal impairment is 20 mg once daily. ADDERALL XR is not recommended in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) (GFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m 2) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].