Is it best to take Adderall with or without food?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 1 to 3 times a day. The first dose is usually taken when you wake up in the morning. If more doses are prescribed, take them as directed by your doctor, usually 4-6 hours apart.

What happens when you take Adderall without eating?

Since Adderall decreases appetite, it is also possible to suffer from unhealthy weight loss or even unintentional anorexia while taking the drug. Not eating enough can result in malnutrition that can affect many vital organs and have serious side effects on the body.

Does food affect Adderall absorption?

Foods that contain large amounts of citric acid and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) will prevent the absorption of both Adderall IR and XR into the body. Fruit juices high in vitamin C, soda drinks, and food with high levels of preservatives should be avoided an hour before and after taking Adderall.

How long does adderall take to kick in on a full stomach?

“Amphetamines like Adderall begin to work within 30 minutes to an hour. Non-stimulants like Strattera can take 4 to 8 weeks to reach maximum effectiveness at the proper dose.”

Does Adderall work better on a full stomach?

When a drug’s absorption is significantly affected by food intake, its label usually says it is best taken either one hour before or two hours after a meal. The current approved labeling for Adderall does not address any need to take the medication on an empty stomach.

What should I eat after taking Adderall?

Eat Nutritious Food

• A high-protein diet. Beans, cheese, eggs, meat, and nuts can be good sources of protein.
• More complex carbohydrates. These are the good guys.
• More omega-3 fatty acids. You can find these in tuna, salmon, and other cold-water white fish.

What does orange juice do to Adderall?

Adderall may interact with the following substances: Gastrointestinal acidifying agents such as ascorbic acid, fruit juice, guanethidine, reserpine and glutamic acid HCl can lower absorption of Adderall.

How do you eat when taking Adderall?

Instead, eat several small meals a day, rather than three bigger ones. Eat dinner later in the evening, after the effects of your medication have worn off. You may feel hungry then. Sometimes the worse appetite leads to weight loss.

What does U30 mean on Adderall?

U30 (Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine 20 mg) Pill with imprint U30 is Orange, Round and has been identified as Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine 20 mg. It is supplied by Aurolife Pharma, LLC. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine is used in the treatment of adhd; narcolepsy and belongs to the drug class CNS stimulants.