Parents should be aware that generic versions of ADHD drugs are as safe and effective as name-brand meds, a new Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs report has found. The article states that free trials of name-brand drugs such as Adderall XR, Strattera, and Concerta may falsely lead parents to believe that their ADHD child would benefit only from the name-brand drug, when generic versions of dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate are as effective, and could save parents thousands of dollars per...
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Brand Name: Adderall and Adderall XR Generic Name: amphetamine, dextroamphetamine Usage: Adderall and Adderall XR have been approved by the... Read more »
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: AMPHETAMINE/DEXTROAMPHETAMINE - ORAL Pronounced: (am-FET-a-meen/DEX-troe-am-FET-a-meen) Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact... Read more »