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i don't know --- others will be able to answer you more effectively. 

but i do think the generic brands do differ slightly in terms of their 'carrying agents' or something and they tend to be cheaper.  there was a post on it here at one point.

i'll see if i can find it for you.  but yes, i guess there might be differences between dexedrine/adderall/and generic dextroamphetamine.  i don't know what they are tho!

i would go back to your doctor and say you made a mistake - it's probably the easiest thing.  and ask her to write the prescription for adderall instead.  i would just be honest and say you didn't understand what she was asking and you feel much happier on the Adderall.  you can always take the pills you have in - so that she can be sure you are not trying to 'double-up' or anything like that.

good luck!


What is dextra amphetemine?  Or Dexedrine? Anything like adderall?  i think so.  this is what one site said:

Adderall is a reformulated version and close cousin of the ADHD medication Dexedrine. Dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Dexedrine) is classified as Schedule II controlled substance.

Thanks for the response.  The reason I ask is because I have been taking adderall for several years.  The last perscription I got, my doctors nurse wrote.  She asked if I took the generic.  I told her that was fine.

She wrote the perscription for dextroamphetamine.  I swear this stuff is not adderall.  Does dextroamphetamine effect you differently?  Is it stronger? All I know is a feel different

i bumped up a topic for you --- under the title generic v. brand (should be just below this post on the thread).  hope it helps some!