After being switched to a new manufacturer for my generic adderall XR this last month I have been feeling spaced out, unable to concentrate and fatigued. I also noticed other people having problems online the last few weeks.
And for anyone that wants to say “it’s all in your head, generics are the same” this manufacturer had a citation from the FDA this December failing on multiple points of “quality control”:
The citation’s details states the following (summarized because the text boxes are images and not actual text…):
The responsibilities/procedures are not in writing and fully followed
Separate/defined areas to prevent contamination are deficient regarding holding of rejected components, drug product containers and closures before disposition
Buildings used in manufacture and holding of drug products are not well maintained
Equipment used in manufacture, processing, packing or holding of drug products is not appropriate design to facilitate operations for intended use
Equipment and utensils are not cleaned and maintained at appropriate intervals to prevent contamination that would alter the safety, identity, strength quality or purity of drug product
Despite there being no guarantee drug is the proper dosage or even that the drug is pure and uncontaminated the FDA had taken no action or even warned them formally.
I literally do not understand how this drug is being sold right now.
Please PLEASE report this in FDA Form 3500b
https://www.fda.gov/media/85598/download?attachment
This is how the FDA tracks this information and consumer reporting of abnormal reactions to drugs is critical for reporting and investigation.
Thank you for sharing this! I didn’t know this was an option - I was planning to bring it up with my psych at our next appointment. I’ll look into reporting my experience.