What Does Adderall Look Like?

Adderall is a prescription drug commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It comes in various strengths and types, and therefore, can differ in appearance. Always talk to your doctor about specific dosing instructions (best time of day to take the medicine, whether or not you should take it with food, etc.) before starting treatment with Adderall.

What color are Adderall pills?

Below are the general explanations for what Adderall looks like. The information below comes from the FDA label and pertains to the non-extended release Adderall prescription.

Adderall 5mg: white or off-white tablet
Adderall 7.5mg and 10mg: blue tablet
Adderall 12.5mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg: yellow tablet

For Adderall XR, the extended-release option, the following information also comes from the FDA label.

Adderall XR 5mg, 10mg, 15mg: blue capsule
Adderall XR 20mg, 25mg, 30mg: orange/reddish/yellow capsule

Adderall XR capsules can appear in two ways: both ends of the capsule are colored or one end is colored, while the other one is clear and the contents (beads) are visible. Please note that most Adderall XR capsules will also display the dosage amount and the name of the drug on the capsule.

How can you tell if Adderall XR is real?

It is critical that you only take Adderall as prescribed by a physician. Do not consume Adderall without the guidance of a doctor, as this could lead to serious health consequences.

Fake Adderall pills will appear white and rounded. They typically are not marked with numbers or letters, which usually indicate a medication’s dose amount and drug abbreviation.

What does Adderall do to your body?

For more information on how Adderall works, please visit our drug overview page.

Disclaimer:Â this article does not constitute or replace medical advice. If you have an emergency or a serious medical question, please contact a medical professional or call 911 immediately. To see our full medical disclaimer, visit ourÂ Terms of Use page.