Can You Open Adderall XR Capsules?

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Yes, Adderall XR capsules can safely be opened and sprinkled on a spoonful of cool applesauce or pudding and swallowed immediately, followed by a drink of water or other liquid.

The entire contents of Adderall XR capsules should be consumed immediately and not be stored for future use as the drug will be more susceptible to moisture and other environmental factors when not protected by the outer capsule.

Additionally, and this is a very important point, you want to make sure to swallow the applesauce or pudding without chewing.

Crushing, chewing, or otherwise destroying the drug beads will ruin the extended-release mechanism of Adderall XR, causing the entire dose to be released at once, potentially causing an acute overdose and an increased risk of side effects.

The prescribing information for Adderall XR states that the absorption and overall effects of the drug are the same, regardless of whether or not you take it intact in a capsule form, or you take the beads sprinkled on food:

"Opening the capsule and sprinkling the contents on applesauce results in comparable absorption to the intact capsule taken in the fasted state [without food]

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