Has anyone had the generic Adderall by Zydus/Nesher? 20mg?

My pharmacy switched my script to Zydus several months ago & I have suffered an extreme decline in mental & physical well being. I’m 100% exhausted all the time, I cannot focus to save my life, I can’t think clearly, I can’t get anything done. It took me quite a while to make the connection, but it’s the switch in meds. It has changed my life in a horribly negative way.

I’ve been taking 20mg Adderall for over 15 years and was most recently provided Zydus brand by my mail in pharmacy “Express Scripts” for the first time. As others have commented and experienced, I too feel as if these pills are like a placebo. They do almost nothing... maybe the equivalent of a 5mg... maybe. I really do not understand how a FDA approved formulary can really be so bad/different. Are there any real avenues to pursue to report such discrepancies?

I have been taking the Sandoz 30 mg for several years with good success. I went to Kroger yesterday and didn't notice until this morning that I got Zydus. This med is absolutely worthless! I got no lift at all or any energy throughout the day. (I had to go to bed at 5:00, I was so tired.) The main side effect I've always had with Adderall is extreme dry mouth. Well, today I went through the whole day without having to sip water, chew gum, etc., which tells me that there's no active ingredient in it at all!

I started taking adderall again around Sept 2018 and about 3 months ago. I take 20 mg tabs 2x day. My pharmacy switched from Barr to Zydus. I have noticed a significant difference. With Barr I was focused and could switch tasks easily, and with Zydus, I find myself getting "stuck". Like I'll go out for a cigarette break while studying or doing homework, and next thing you know it's been 3 hours, and I'm chain smoking. It's almost easier for me to focus on school work without it than with it. I gave it a chance, but I only have one refill left and when I go back I am going to talk to my doctor about it. Hoping we can somehow find a pharmacy near me that will take a new adderall prescription without any history, just to get a different generic.

I recently had my 20mg adderall filled at Kroger’s and was given the Zydus brand generic not only on the adderall but also on lamictal. The stuff has been absolute garbage! One month in on the brand and I can’t feel a thing. Tomorrow I’ll be refilling with a new script and by no means will I ever accept the Zydus brand on any of my meds. With a little research you can find they’ve had recalls on many of their generics. I believe Zydus manufacturers their drugs in India. Their drugs should stay in India! I’m happy some of you have had a good experience with this manufacturer but I will never accept this brand again. I take this crap with an extra strength 5hr energy twice a day and I’d swear the 5hr is the only thing that’s working. I’d love a hotline phone number for this company or if any of you know of a way to report a company to the FDA I greatly appreciate your sharing...

I found this thread just off a google search looking to see if anyone was having the same issues as me. My most recent prescription of 30mg generic Adderall was also changed to this manufacturer, & from day 1 I knew something was off. 2 weeks in & I'm constantly tired, finding it hard to concentrate, & I can barely tell a difference taking it after a 3 day break just to be sure. I'm not sure if this manufacturer uses products lesser in quality or what, but it's definitely not working out for me. I haven't spoken to my pharmacy or doctor because I was trying to find out more info before I did. Luckily I see I'm not alone.

Hey. I have been taking generic adderall for or 4 years and I never had an issue. But this month I got zydus 20mg adderall. It doesn't work for me at all. I gave it 3 days before I researched it. I even took 2 and still nothing. I'm pretty upset with this zydus adderall. It is like it's a 5mg instead of 20mg.

This month is the first time that I have taken adderall mfg. by Zydus and it does NOTHING for me. I used Kroger due to my pharmacy being out of stock and I didn't pay attention to the mfg. until I started wondering why it wasn't working. I will pay attention from now on though. Everyone reacts differently though.

There has been a shortage of Teva Adderall IR in my area as well. I went to Rite Aid and received the Sandoz brand which I haven't had before. I find it so obnoxious that I have to call every pharmacy to see what generic they have because there is such a difference. My daughter struggles and getting a script of a crappy generic can be a waste of a whole month. I'll keep checking the comments to see if anyone has experience with the generic name you mentioned because I've certainly never heard of it before.

Hi Julienicole83, How has the Zydus generic been working out for you? There has been a shortage of generic Teva IR 20 mg in my area and looks like my pharmacy had Zydus available. Thanks for your feedback.

Hi their! I have and currently am still taking Generic Adderall 20 mgs twice daily since May 2018. I was on Adderall back in 08-2012, and took it off and on, Than I just stopped taking it and my other meds since I felt better which obviously that didn't go so well lol! So I do have past and present experience with Adderall generics! Since starting back on taking my Adderall daily almost a year now, I have had Teva, Sandoz, etc. Last month I received the Generic name Zydus 20 mgs twice daily, I love it! It's exactly like the Teva and Sandoz generic Adderall 20mg pills, I am able to focus and get things done, I feel very calm yet energetic, I hope my feedback helps and your Adderall as well

I take 20mg of Adderall twice daily and Sandoz is my pick. If the pharmacy runs out, I'll be given Teva--which is about the same, although "about the same" isn't THE same.

Really, the best way to evaluate the medicine is via your experience. After a month you should have a clear picture. If the med doesn't feel right, speak to your pharmacist is my suggestion. You shouldn't have to spend your money on something that's a "lemon".