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My doctors prescribed adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr i asked for it due to how hard it is to find the ir versio turns it bad. need to switch back. xr was filled 4day ago?

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Dr. Ravi Srivastava answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

No problem: There is no problem switching back to the IR version. You can start any day.

Answered 5/19/2014

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Dr. Marino Molina answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Same Product : Both medications are the same product but the delivery system of the XR allows the product to last 8 hours instead of 4 hours. Also the XR produces a slower release and consequently less reactions. I do not recomended to return to IR. You might need a dose adjustment only. There is also a higher risk of dependence with the IR due to the way it acts.

Answered 5/26/2014

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