Memory Joggers: Medication Information - Adderall Dosing
Not recommended under 3
3-5 years: 2.5mg daily, raise weekly until optimal response
6 and older: 5mg once or twice daily, raise weekly by 5mg until optimal response. Rarely > 40mg
Give first dose on awakening
Literature shows once daily is effective
5,7.5,10,12.5,15,20 & 30mg double scored
Step 1
Assess morning noon and evenings behavior following initial dose
Step 2
Increase am dose if no improvement
Step 3
If optimal evening response not there add 4 pm dose
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