Adderall is one of the most widely prescribed drugs, prescribed to over 3 million people in the United States alone. Adderall available in the market right nowcontains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which are believed by some to help improve memory function and focus. Unfortunately, it has a high potential for abuse, and there have been many reports that Adderall use leads to addiction problems. For this reason only about 6% of prescriptions for Adderal are actually filled each year in the US and Adderall available in the market right now.
But there are other Adderall alternatives that you can safely try out. Here are some of the most popular non-stimulant medications to help you focus without the negative side effects of Adderall.
- Ritalin
Ritalin is widely used to treat symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Orally administered, it contains dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. It also contains a small amount of methylphenidate. Methylphenidate is an antidepressant that has been shown to have useful effects in treating ADHD.
- Dexedrine
Dexedrine is a very popular form of amphetamine that is prescribed under the brand name Dextrostat. It is available as pills, chewable tablets, and as an inhaler to be used by mouth or by nose.
- Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate is an amphetamine that is used to treat ADHD. It was first synthesized in 1944 and has been available since 1955. It is sold under the brand name Ritalin, among others. It can be ingested in capsule form or as bulk powder, which can be dissolved in water.
- AdrafinilAdrafinil is actually a prodrug of Modafinil (Provigil). Modafinil is used to help people stay awake in the event of sleep deprivation, such as surgeons working overnight for long periods of time when necessary. Adrafinil is usually taken orally, but in some countries it is available as a nasal spray.
- Modafinil
This drug comes in a tablet form, which can be compressed in a pill form and swallowed. Modafinil is totally non-addictive, as it is not processed by the body in the same way that prescription stimulants work.
If you are considering using any of these alternatives to Adderall, you should talk to your doctor first. They may be able to recommend the best alternative for your situation and verify that you are in fact suffering from ADHD before prescribing any of these medications.
It is also very important that if you do decide to use an alternative stimulant that you do not abuse it, as this can lead to dangerous behaviors and a high likelihood of developing an addiction problem.
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