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- Question posted by Kimfuselier73 on 15 Feb 2019
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- XR and ER are the same thing!
- CR/DR/XR/ER/SR/IR all differ in time lengths.
- Easy way to remember -IR = Immidiate release (tablet)XR = Xtended release (capsule)
- The general differences are basically provided by the labels "IR" and "XR."
- They are time release technology XR, ER, SR ( sustained release) are all the same extended release meaning they release the medication not all at once like IR (immediate release).
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Question posted by Kimfuselier73 on 15 Feb 2019
Last updated on 7 January 2023 by Anonymous
I’m wondering what the difference in Adderall ER opposed to Adderall XR? I googled this question, but I couldn’t find an answer to my question. When I ask other sources, they attempt to correct my by saying, I meant to say IR vs XR, but No… I’m asking the difference of ER & XR.
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XR and ER are the same thing!
6 Jan 2023 by IN Inactive
XR *AND* ER are both abbreviations for “extended-release” and are used interchangeably. Source: https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/what-does-extended-release-mean-39982/
CR/DR/XR/ER/SR/IR all differ in time lengths.
1 Sep 2019 by IN Inactive
IR is short and even. SR is long but not evenly released. CR isn’t long/short but is released evenly. XR is longer with even releases. ER is similar to XR but shorter. DR is longer but not even. Not all long lasting meds come in capsules and not all short lasting meds are pills/tabs.
Easy way to remember -IR = Immidiate release (tablet)XR = Xtended release (capsule)
28 Feb 2019 by SO sowlman413
If they can’t, there is something wrong. I take them both. 30 mg XR in the morning to do it’s thing over the course of my day, and then 20 mg IR as a booster around 1:00-2:00 pm to keep me on track for the rest of the day.
The general differences are basically provided by the labels “IR” and “XR.”
23 Feb 2019 by SE Sejunee
Adderall IR (instant release) is a water soluble pill, and has a fast onset of action (approx. 15-30 min). Adderall XR’s (extended release) are capsules with tiny beads inside them, and has a slower onset of action that begins taking effect around 60-90 minutes.
They are time release technology XR, ER, SR ( sustained release) are all the same extended release meaning they release the medication not all at once like IR (immediate release).
15 Feb 2019 by MA masso
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