I had an accidental Adderall XR overdose last month I think and I am now scared to death of these pills.?

Question

I am prescribed 20 mg Adderall XR daily, took that and then split up a capsule and took ate half of the beads inside with applesauce because I had a particularly high workload that day. Within 30 minutes of taking the half capsule I had an absolutely terrible reaction and it seems now that I likely overdosed because of splitting up the capsule. From what I've been told its basically like immediately releasing the full strength of the extended release pill instead of gradually causing a major spike all at once.

I haven't taken the pills since. I told my doctor about this and he just wants to go on ho hum with the normal routine but I am scared I might have a flashback reaction or something. I know that sounds silly but it was truly frightening what I went through.

I wonder if anyone has experience with this or knows if there is a potential for a flashback or something from overdosing on ADD/ADHD medication or other amphetamines and then taking them again afterwards?

Answer 1

dont worry about a flashback feeling. thats only possible with psychedelics. and adderall is an amphetamine so no its cant happen.

the worst thing that can happen is a panic attack but that would be because it was psychosematic. but yeah its a bad idea to break up time release capsules. just take it as directed and dont think about it. you have taken it several times before as directed with no problems. so there shouldnt be this time.