Hello. im male 22 yrs old 77kg. is it unhealthy to take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) twice a week even if im not prescribed? it helps me with school and work. thank you

Illegal, BUT...: You should not take a medication, especially a controlled substance such as adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) without your own Prescription. That being said, it appears that even a bi-weekly dose is helping you concentrate and perform better in school, so get evaluated and assessed personally for ADD/ADHD, and your own Rx may just be warranted and forthcoming. Best wishes.

Not right, risky: This med is prescribed with care, counsel, and full assessment of suitability. Then, followup is essential. It is not legal or wise, or good or beneficial for a person to share or sell prescribed pills. It is not legal to receive. Nor wise. Nor good or beneficial. Side effects abound. Risks are high. And Rx and follow up must be professional, licensed, and must follow standards of care.

Only a physicia: All control drugs such as Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) need to be subscribed by a physician who can regulate the use based on diagnosis and response. Taking such medications without oversight is dangerous and should not be done.

Don't Self Medicate: It is never a good idea to self medicate. You may be missing a diagnosis. There may be other physical and psychological issues that should be considered. Dosage is important and how to adjust it is important . You have to know what side effect to look for. This is not the right path to go down no matter how good your intentions. Talk with a doctor.

Try caffeine: Adderrall is addictive and has side effects so that is why a prescription is needed. Caffeine gives you half the dose of adderral. Although caffeine in coffee or tea is also addictive the side effects include headaches when withdrawn. Consider the most highly caffeinated tea, Mate, grown in the Andes Mountains of South American where Indians have been drinking it for centuries.