After being switched to a new manufacturer for my generic adderall XR this last month I have been feeling spaced out, unable to concentrate and fatigued. I also noticed other people having problems online the last few weeks.
And for anyone that wants to say “it’s all in your head, generics are the same” this manufacturer had a citation from the FDA this December failing on multiple points of “quality control”:
The citation’s details states the following (summarized because the text boxes are images and not actual text…):
The responsibilities/procedures are not in writing and fully followed
Separate/defined areas to prevent contamination are deficient regarding holding of rejected components, drug product containers and closures before disposition
Buildings used in manufacture and holding of drug products are not well maintained
Equipment used in manufacture, processing, packing or holding of drug products is not appropriate design to facilitate operations for intended use
Equipment and utensils are not cleaned and maintained at appropriate intervals to prevent contamination that would alter the safety, identity, strength quality or purity of drug product
Despite there being no guarantee drug is the proper dosage or even that the drug is pure and uncontaminated the FDA had taken no action or even warned them formally.
I literally do not understand how this drug is being sold right now.
I always have issues if I switch anything. I view it like someone saying whisky is all the same thing. No. Some is cheap shit that will make you feel sick, some is good enough to down, and some is good enough to sip. All are technically whisky.
I don’t do extended release but I like generic made by Northstar. It is consistent. With my disability I hate feeling dulled by pain meds and Adderall functions more like a way to focus around the pain, although I have been on it for far longer than I have been disabled My pharmacy is super cool about making sure I always have my supply set aside and stay consistent, but they can see my rather extreme medical history and needs. Developing a relationship with a pharmacy is the best thing I have experienced but your results may vary.