I’m officially out of options. The adderall shortage hit NYC months ago but I managed to survive with a few local pharmacies that still had some. Now they’re all affected and I’ve gone 2 weeks without medication. Called dozens of Rxs to no avail. What do I do?

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Ask your doc for a temporary prescription of Focalin. Not in short supply and does better than being unmedicated. Then keep trying to fill the Addy. Keep the Focalin to tide you over when delays hit. For me the Focalin takes me about 70% of the way there which is better than the 0% I get when the pharmacy can’t fill the Adderall.

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Thank you. I get nervous trying new medications but I suppose it’s better than nothing. It’s truly shocking that this shortage has gone on for so long and not thing has changed. I’ll talk to my Dr to see if Focalin might be an option in the meantime

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I’m sorry, that really sucks. You may have more luck by switching to an alternate medication, a higher dosage, or an XR version - all of those medications are generally more available.

What brand and dosage have you been taking in the past?

Maybe switch to other options? Maybe speak to your doctor to help?

My doctor switched me to Dyanavel

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