Can You Crush Adderall Tablets?

Answer

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Yes, Adderall tablets can safely be crushed and administered on top of food or put in a drink for immediate consumption. Crushing the tablets will not alter how the drug works or how it is absorbed.

In fact, most generic Adderall tablets are scored, making them easier to split and crush. Some Adderall tablets are even scored twice (horizontally and vertically) so they can be split into quarters.

I do want to emphasize that this guidance only applies to Adderall tablets. Adderall is also available in an extended-released product, Adderall XR capsules. These cannot be crushed (but they can be opened). We wrote about opening Adderall XR capsules in another of our answers.

So, if you are having trouble swallowing Adderall tablets, crushing is perfectly fine and safe to do. Unfortunately, Adderall does not come in a liquid dosage form, so your options are to crush the tablets or switch to another stimulant that does come as a liquid (e.g. methylphenidate solution).

About Adderall

The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine (Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis) is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age). It is used to treat ADHD in adults and children 3 years of age and older.

Adderall is in a class of medications called central nervous system stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Final Words

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