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The active ingredient (amphetamine salts) is literally the same in both, so generics work just as well as brand name - that's why the fda requires them to be bioequivalent. the main difference is usually price and maybe minor stuff like fillers or how the tablet looks, plus name brand might have slightly different release mechanisms depending on the formulation your doc prescribed. are you asking because youre having trouble affording it, or did you notice a difference in how a generic version worked for you compared to name brand?
Whoever started that answer is on the right track. The active ingredient is identical - both have the same amphetamine salts in the same dosage. FDA doesn't mess around with that stuff, so generics have to meet the same bioequivalence standards as brand name Adderall. That's just how it works.
Where you might actually notice a difference is in the inactive ingredients and how the pill is formulated. Brand name sometimes uses different binders, fillers, or coatings that can affect how fast your body absorbs it or how your stomach handles it. Some people swear they feel a difference between generics and brand name, or between different generic manufacturers. Could be placebo, could be legitimate - everyone's chemistry is a bit different. I've heard people say certain generics hit them weird or don't last as long, but that's usually more about the formulation than the actual drug.
Pricing-wise, generics are cheaper because the company doesn't have to recoup R&D costs anymore. If one generic isn't working great for you, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you can try a different manufacturer - sometimes that helps. But bottom line, you're getting the same medication either way. The brand name markup isn't buying you better medication, just a different package.
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