I recently got a script for Adderall after years of unsuccessful diagnosis of depression. It has helped my symptoms greatly.
The info from the pharmacy says not to take with Vita C. But it does not have a mg limit, ect. I take a mulit vit (120mg of C) and a b-complex ( 150 mg of C ). How much is took much C? I love my vitamins and feel kinda blah without taking them this last week.
I have a call in to my Dr, but Im just looking for thoughts here. Thank you!
The info from the pharmacy says not to take with Vita C. But it does not have a mg limit, ect. I take a mulit vit (120mg of C) and a b-complex ( 150 mg of C ). How much is took much C? I love my vitamins and feel kinda blah without taking them this last week.
I have a call in to my Dr, but Im just looking for thoughts here. Thank you!
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Vitamin C diminishes the effectiveness of the medication.*
Not sure how much is too much, but the consensus is that it decreases the effectiveness of the medication. However, it has not been completely proved or disproved. In my opinion(im not a dr., but I have extensive knowledge of pharmacology) ur daily vitamins shouldnt significantly alter its effects, and remember, everyone is different. If u feel its making ur meds not work properly, then stop taking it. But also remember, vit C is important to humans, so just be sure to leave at least an hr or two between ur intake of vit C and ur Adderall.
Here’s the rule:
No foods with Vitamin C one hour before or after taking stimulants
Vitamin C big players on the food court include:
Oranges – juice or fruit
Grapefruit – juice or fruit
Strawberries
Papaya
Kiwi fruit
Mango
Cantaloupe
Lemons/lemonade
Limes/limeade
Potatoes (this is not a misprint)
Brussels sprouts
Broccoli
Kale
Cauliflower (who knew?)
Parsley
Mustard greens
Bell peppers
Other sneaky sources of Vitamin C
Coke/soft drinks/colas (!!!!)
Power bars
Fortified cereal
Power drinks
Granola bars
Pop Tarts
Any kind of jam or jelly made from fruits listed above
And of course…
Vitamins – multi-vitamins
Vitamin C tablets
Not sure how much is too much, but the consensus is that it decreases the effectiveness of the medication. However, it has not been completely proved or disproved. In my opinion(im not a dr., but I have extensive knowledge of pharmacology) ur daily vitamins shouldnt significantly alter its effects, and remember, everyone is different. If u feel its making ur meds not work properly, then stop taking it. But also remember, vit C is important to humans, so just be sure to leave at least an hr or two between ur intake of vit C and ur Adderall.
Here’s the rule:
No foods with Vitamin C one hour before or after taking stimulants
Vitamin C big players on the food court include:
Oranges – juice or fruit
Grapefruit – juice or fruit
Strawberries
Papaya
Kiwi fruit
Mango
Cantaloupe
Lemons/lemonade
Limes/limeade
Potatoes (this is not a misprint)
Brussels sprouts
Broccoli
Kale
Cauliflower (who knew?)
Parsley
Mustard greens
Bell peppers
Other sneaky sources of Vitamin C
Coke/soft drinks/colas (!!!!)
Power bars
Fortified cereal
Power drinks
Granola bars
Pop Tarts
Any kind of jam or jelly made from fruits listed above
And of course…
Vitamins – multi-vitamins
Vitamin C tablets
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It doesn't mean that you can't take vitamin C at all, just not at the same time. Take the Adderall in the morning and your vitamins in the evening.
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yea