No, you can’t fill your Adderall prescription early if you say you don’t have insurance. Many people think that they might be able to fill the Adderall prescription early if they don’t have insurance. But that is not true. Adderall is a scheduled substance and you can only be able to fill it for 30 days at a time and you have to show the hard-copy prescription in person from your physician. Moreover, you have to show a proper photo ID card to refill Adderall.
Key Takeaways
- Adderall is a prescribed medication and it is mostly used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Adderall preserves Dopamine and Norepinephrine of the brain and helps the patient concentrate better
- Adderall has adverse side effects like Insomnia, Dry Mouth, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Increased Blood Pressure, etc.
- You can refill Adderall prescription 2 days before you run out of the medicine
What Is Adderall?
Adderall is a brand name for a combination drug containing four salts of amphetamine. It is a very effective medicine for ADHD. These are stimulant drugs so they will speed up the messages traveling between the brain and the body. Usually, this medicine takes effect about 30-45 minutes after taking them and remains effective for at least 3 – 4 hours. Adderall preserves the level of two chemicals in the brain and helps you concentrate. The two chemicals are Dopamine and Norepinephrine. Dopamine plays a vital role in the function, motor control, and reinforcement of the brain. On the other hand, Norepinephrine works with adrenaline to increase the heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. It provides an important role in the sleep cycle, attention, and focus. Here are some positive effects of Adderall –
1. Improved attention span
2. Impulse control
3. Increased focus and ability to ignore external stimuli
4. Better memory
5. Lower likelihood of substance abuse disorder
Possible Side Effects Of Adderall
If you use Adderall more frequently and don’t follow the prescription then you might face various side effects of Adderall. Below is a list of potential side effects of Adderall –
1. Insomnia: You might face trouble sleeping or staying asleep. Though, you might be able to avoid this side effect if you take the medicine earlier in the day.
2. Dry Mouth: There might be hoarseness in the throat or dryness in your mouth
3. Shortness Of Breath: You might experience trouble breathing and if it happens then call 911 immediately
4. Stomach Problems: You might face stomach problems like loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
5. Nervousness: If you don’t have ADHD but take Adderall then you might experience this side effect1
6. Cold Toes: Adderall might interfere with your blood circulation process and you might experience cold toes
7. Numb Fingers: You might also feel numb finger as a side effect of Adderall
8. Hives: As a side effect of Adderall you might experience itchy skin, rashes, or hives
9. Increased Blood Pressure: This is also a very common side effect of Adderall
10. Swelling: You might experience swelling of the tongue, throat, or face; if it happens then consult with the doctor immediately
FAQs About Adderall
1. How Early Can I Refill My Adderall Prescription?
There is a 2-day rule available for the refill of the narcotic prescription. So, you can only be able to refill your Adderall prescription 2 days before you run out of your prescribed Adderall. Unless a physician is recommended, there is no way you will be able to refill your Adderall before the due time.
2. Can You Pick Up Adderall Without Insurance?
Yes, you can pick up Adderall without insurance. But it will cost you some money because Adderall is very expensive and it might cost you more than $200 for 30 capsules.
3. Can Urgent Care Refill Adderall?
If you already take your medicine then Urgent Care won’t be able to refill Adderall before the due time. Urgent care doesn’t know your medical history so they won’t be able to take on that responsibility. You will require permission from a physician and then Urgent Care will be able to refill Adderall.
4. How Early Can You Refill A 30-Day Prescription?
Pharmacies usually follow strict policies on filling/refilling controlled/narcotic prescriptions. So, if you want to refill a 30-day prescription early then you can only able to fill the prescription a maximum of one or two days early.
5. How Early Will Walgreens Refill A Controlled Substance?
Walgreens will refill a controlled substance like Adderall 2 days early of the due date. There might be an exception to this rule for legitimate purposes and occasional situations.
References:
1. https://www.drugs.com/adderall.html
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adderall
Last Updated on October 7, 2022 by Magalie D.
Magalie D. is a Diploma holder in Public Administration & Management from McGill University of Canada. She shares management tips here in MGTBlog when she has nothing to do and gets some free time after working in a multinational company at Toronto.
