Can You Overdose on a 50mg Adderall?

Question by Mrs.Bieber: Can you overdose on a 50mg Adderall?
I am a 17 year old girl and weigh 116 lbs. I am not prescribed Adderall and I have never taken it before.

My friend gave me a 50mg adderall saying it would help me focus when I take my next ACT. He is a very trustworthy friend, but I always get paranoid about overdosing on drugs, even Ibuprofen. What i’m asking is how do you think the pill will affect me and is 50mg way too much for me to take? Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by Esteban
50 mg is a LOT. Adderall is an amphetamine, so it has the same essential effect as taking speed. I would advise with your weight not to take more than 15 or 20 mg.

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