Bad Experience with Generic Adderall XR from Barr Labs

KC

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with this medication. Although everyone reacts differently to medication, it is certainly worth considering before taking the medication.

As far as filing a complaint, you can do so on the FDA website:

How to Report a Non-Emergency

It is important for the FDA to be aware of adverse reactions, such as the one your son experienced.

Thanks again for alerting everyone.

Eileen

I thought I was going crazy.  I too, have noticed a difference with this generic adderall xr.  My husband has been on it over a month and some of the all behaviors and mood swings have been creeping back up especially as the day wears on.  I am convinced it is this generic med.  It took us so long to figure out why he was acting the way he was, I was a step away from divorice.  I feel like I am reliving this all over again.  I know I can ask for the non generic med but I am afraid I am going to have to fight with the insurance company.

This doesn't surprise me one bit.  While I can't speak of Adderall XR, I have been taking Adderall IR for 10 years now, and I can say for certain that the generic is next to worthless.

Generic simply does not work for me...period.  I function much better without it, actually.  The generic is a torturous exercise in futility.  It ramps up my nerves and anxiety, but never gives me clarity.  This breeds uncontrollable contempt and frustration that leads to wild, uncharacteristic mood swings (frustrated, pouty, argumentative, apathetic, spiteful, verbally cruel).  I can never think straight, get anything done, or feel like I know I should, and every task feels like an insurmountable obstacle.

I truly feel for your son, because it's difficult to cope with these effects as a 36 year old adult, let alone a young child.  The good news is that you identified the problem quickly, and fixing the problem is as easy as staying on brand name. 

I understand the concerns about insurance too.  At one point, I did have issues with insurance coverage, but your doctor can specify Dispense As Written, and your insurance company will usually cover this after they speak with your doctor and he convinces them it's necessary.

Best of luck to you!  You are not alone!

That is too bad man, I hope you take him off the meds as he is so young.

I am so happy I found this post!  I have been on Adderall XR since December with amazing results then suddenly in June, I felt like I became a different person.  I've been extremely irritable, lethargic, and in the last few weeks - extremely depressed.  I couldn't figure out what had changed until I noticed that my mail order prescription provider had switched me to the generic.  Everyone always says "generic is exactly the same" but in this case at least, I don't believe it is.  I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and I will be demanding that I recieve a script for the brand name - whatever the cost!

My Grandaughter took one pill [generic aderal xr] and had a bad seizure. Her whole body shook, and was still shaking hours later after recieving 3 meds to counteract the drug. That was the only drug in her system. Her eyes were roaming, and she could not walk. Please keep kids off of these meds!

The pharmacist claims that they are brand name. I paid cash! Barr Labs I was told is who I need to talk to. I take 20mg tablet for years, generic when I can't afford brand name, well I paid for the real stuff and it's not even as good as the generic I've had in the past! I can't believe it! My meds are very important for me, to perform well at work, clear thinking, ect. Is their other manufactures? Please and Thanks! I'm so glad your son is in good hands. Great Job!

We had our children on medication after their diagnoses, but since have take them off. We're sure it's on a case by case basis, but they have shown improvements with our alternate methods (and guidance from their doctor).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Qjh7KcK9c

I fear my grandson who is 12 is experiencing the same thing.  Got reports from his teachers saying not attentive, appears stressed.  Going to have doctor write script for name brand only and give it a try.

Posted earlier about my 12 year old grandson.  After reading your comments I had my pediatrician write for As Written Only RX.  Would like to write to manufacturer of generic but no where on my rx bottle does it give any name for the  manufacturer.  Is there just one manufacturer of this drug that anyone knows of?