Comparing Adderall vs Ephedrine
| Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Ephedrine |
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Prescription only
Adderall is a combination of four different amphetamine salts and may be used to improve attention, focus, or reduce impulsive behaviors in children over the age of 3 and adults with ADHD. It can... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Narcolepsy, COPD - Acute, Asthma - acute, Hypotension, Adams-Stokes Syndrome. Ephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Adderall has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 507 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Ephedrine has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis | Akovaz, Bronkaid Max, Corphedra, Emerphed, Primatene Intermittent Asthma, Rezipres | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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14 hours |
11 hours |
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 233 drugs are known to interact with Ephedrine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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January 19, 1960 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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