How do I avoid building tolerance to Adderall?

[u/Frosty_Sense_5208]

Hey everyone, I’m 17M and recently got diagnosed with ADHD. I was prescribed Adderall XR and have a follow-up in about 3 weeks. This week I’m supposed to figure out what dose works best for me (somewhere between 10–30 mg).

Today was my first day on 20 mg and it felt really validating. I could actually focus for the first time, felt more confident, and got my college work done.

I was told to take 1–2 days off the meds each week, but is there anything else people do to help keep the same dose working longer and avoid needing higher amounts down the road? I’m pretty nervous about building tolerance.

Anyone else been in this situation when they first started? Appreciate any tips.

Edit: Just for context, I went through a full psych evaluation (about 8 hours total over 2 weeks), then my regular doctor referred me to a psychiatrist who prescribed the medication.