adderall tab absorbed thru skin? or no? | ADHD Information

I hope too much people don't think this is a stupid question (it probably is, anyways) but can an adderall tablet be absorbed through the skin, if crushed and dissolved?

i'm really desperate now. everytime i take it orally, mixing it in something, it gets worse and i might end up not being able to take it at all, so i was just wondering about that...

No.  And you do realize that your problem with pills is purely psychological, right?  I think untill you get over that, you will not be able to take it.

I'm not trying to be harsh or anything..   Sorry if it sounds that way.

I've actually heard of people taking pills anally, (it's true) but I don't think you want to go there.

lol no probs
i know its psychological. but ive just never been able to take them. first started on pills when i was 14. im 20 now. and ive never been able to swallow one, so im just looking for alternative methods.

ive been looking for something to just mask the taste with, but no luck. so skins out of the question. lol so's the other one. hmmmm I have an idea that might help you..k check this out..first take the pill in your hand (don't look at it) and have a full glass of water. Direct your head to the ceiling, keeping your throat open continually straight down your esauphogus. drop it down and then immediently swallow the glass of water. If it does stay in your mouth just swish/gargle the water and when you have no idea on the location of the pill in the mouth full of water, just look up again and swallow. That's how i taught myself, hope it works ;) Also, I hide mine a big spoon of yogurt. It goes right down and I never feel the pill at all.

I would gag every time I had to take a pill or capsule and I would take adderall extended release so it was a big pill.  I also take some herbal supplements that come in a large capsule size. 

I agree with Wonder Woman - The thing that helped me was getting the pill to the back of my throat before swallowing.  If it is a heavy pill, I put it in my mouth, take a drink of water, then I lean my head back and the pill goes to the back of my throat.  Then I swallow.  If it is a light pill, like a capsule, then I put the pill in my mouth, drink some water, then put my head down like looking at the floor.  The pill floats on the water and goes to the back of my throat. That has really helped me!!!  Good luck!

Try putting it in Jello, or anything really, and pretend there isn't even a pill there. Just put a big spoonful of jello in your mouth and swallow it in one big gulp! 

My husband used this trick, which has helped a few people. This trick mainly works with meds that come in gel caps- which I think Adderall XR does.

Try taking the pill, then a mouthful of water (or whatever). Bend over so that your mouth is facing the floor- the pill will "float" to the top of the liquid. Now swallow it this way and the pill will go down first instead of last, like it does the traditional way.

Another method I have used to teach children how to swallow pills (I'm a pediatric nurse, not a drug dealer, lol!) is to practice with something non threatening such as a skittle or one of those mini m&m's. The size and shape are very similar to most pills. Once you can swallow the "safe" pill, try to use the new skill to swallow the med that you are trying to take.

Hope one of these will help!

Lisa

My psych told me to practice with skittles and M&Ms too... it was hard, i cant count the number of times i choked over the sink!!!  Finally when I was about 16 I got it right.  Big thing is to RELAX, because if you're nervous your throat will close up and it wont work at all. 

Also, Adderall (the regular kind, not the XR) tastes like candy to me, not bitter like some pills! Marita38484.7370833333