Re: Adderall and vitamins?

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LSA – I did some research after I posted my last reply. First thing I found was different views in different forums. Some say “acidic stomach reduces effect of adderall”, another said “acidic contact makes it more prone to side effects” still another said non-acidic content would reduce effectiveness.”

So, I went to the pharmacy and asked for their info – what did they know. Straight from the horses mouth, from the maker of the drugs and from chemists (and I can scan and link if folks want the facts) is states that

“vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can reduce the effectiveness of adderall xr”

That’s a quote I got on a paper from them.

OK – is it the ascorbic acid? If so, is it THAT acid, or ANY acid? How about fruit juice with citric acid?? That’s not listed.

If it’s the ascorbic acid (vitamin C) then how much? If your multi contains 100% of the FDA daily recommendation, is that too much? What if it contains 60% – is that ok?

It doesn’t say – just that “vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can reduce the effectiveness of adderall xr”

So I’d submit:

Is it just that acid – and if so, how much is too much?

Can we extrapolate that to mean any similar acid – such as citric or other acids? And if so, how much is too much?

One thought I have is this – what if I take the vitamin at night before bed or in the evening just about supper time (6pm for example once the adderall is gone, which it technically is, since the drug facts from the maker states that XR works 8 to 12 hours, so if I take it at 5, it’s done easily by 6pm), after adderall has worn off for the day???????

So we have a fact from the drug company and pharmacists that “vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can reduce the effectiveness of adderall xr” but what else does that mean?

I’ve told 2 doctors what else I take, including the vitamins, and not a one made any comments other than taking notes.

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