Can You Use Adderall That Has Gotten Wet?

Answer

It's probably best not to use wet Adderall (amphetamine salts) tablets as there is a good chance they may not be as effective as they once were.

There are likely a few things that could go wrong with the drug being exposed to liquid. This includes:

• Some of the active drug may have dissolved in whatever liquid it was exposed to, leading to a loss in potency.
• The tablets likely have lost some integrity, making them easier to crumble/break apart.
• Many drugs aren't stable in liquid and could break down more quickly over time.

Proper storage of Adderall

The recommendation per the manufacturer is to store Adderall tablets away from moisture and in a moisture-resistant container. Exposure to moisture not only affects tablet integrity but can cause inconsistent dosing.

'Store Adderall at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, light, and moisture. Keep Adderall out of the reach of children and away from pets." 

Moisture most likely has affected the integrity of the tablets and has caused them to become gelatinous or "gooey" as you describe.

The main concern with taking these tablets is that you most likely won't be ingesting the full dose of the medication (due to partial loss of the tablet contents). This could cause you to not receive the desired effect from the drug.

In addition, exposing medication to moisture could cause premature breakdown of the actual drug, as well as the physical tablets. Many drugs are not stable in solution, or when exposed to moisture.

Final Words

To summarize:

• Exposing tablets to moisture can cause premature breakdown and damage tablet integrity. This may result in a loss of tablet contents, potentially causing inconsistent dosing.

• Medications may become less stable and begin to break down when exposed to moisture or are in solution. This too can affect the dose you are receiving from these damaged tablets.

Lastly, it would be very difficult to know if the tablets were contaminated with soap/detergents from the wash. The chemicals in laundry soap aren't intended for ingestion. It would be prudent to be on the safe side and not ingest the tablets.

It is important to reach out to your doctor to see if you can get a replacement prescription for your destroyed Adderall.

They may require that you bring the remaining Adderall to the office to confirm that they are unusable. Lastly, check with your insurance to see if they cover damaged medication.

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