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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Your dosing downwards, there are bigger jumps in dosing increments of 5 mg with the XR version compared to 2.5 mg increments with the IR version. Unfortunately pellets cannot be “counted” due to the fact that you won’t know which are the immediate versus the delayed release.Adderall IR can be cut with a pill cutter, making it easier to titrate the dosing downwards. Therefore, the immediate-release version may be advantageous in that it is more likely to be used on an intermittent or infrequent basis, the pills can be cut, and the dosing options provide smaller increments for tapering.Similarities between Adderall IR and XRBelow is a recap of the similarities between Adderall IR and XR.Mechanism of action: The mechanism of action for Adderall IR and XR is the exact same as they contain the same active ingredients. They both act as dopamine reuptake inhibitors, plus inhibit reuptake of norepinephrine, and trigger the presynaptic release of these neurotransmitters.Medical uses: Both formats of Adderall are used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Some patients may prefer one format over the other, but in many cases a combination of both may be utilized.Ingredients: The IR and XR version of Adderall are both comprised of 75% dextroamphetamine and 25% levoamphetamine.Side effects: There should be no significant differences in side effects derived from Adderall IR compared to Adderall XR.Withdrawal: The symptoms associated with discontinuing each drug are likely similar if administered as the same dose. However, those taking the IR may experience less severe withdrawals due to intermittent or less-frequent daily usage that may not last a full 12 hours like the XR. Being medicated for a full 12-hours daily may produce a more substantial withdrawal. That said, if you were taking two Adderall IRs, you’ll likely have the same degree of withdrawal as someone taking one Adderall XR.Differences between Adderall IR and XRListed below is a recap of the differences between immediate-release and extended-release Adderall.Approval date: Adderall IR was approved in 1996, whereas Adderall XR didn’t hit the market until 2001.Cost: The cost of 30 Adderall IR pills is cheaper than the cost of 30 Adderall XR pills. The cost of 60 Adderall IR pills is more expensive than 30 XR pills; this would be an equivalent. That said, 60 generic Adderall IRs is cheaper than 30 XR pills.Dosages: There are a total of 7 dosing options for Adderall IR and the lower doses increase in 2.5 mg increments. There are a total of 6 dosing options for Adderall XR, all of which increase in 5 mg increments.Duration of effect: The duration of effect for the IR version is 4 to 6 hours, whereas the XR version is thought to last up to 12 hours.Format:
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