Adderall Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Adderall

exacerbation of behavior and thought disorders in patients with a history of psychosis-related illness, including Tourette syndrome
hallucinations, delusions, aggression, or mania in pediatric patients
rare risk of sudden death in children and adolescents
sudden death, heart attack, or stroke in adults
high blood pressure
long-term effects on growth in pediatric patients, such as a slowed growth rate, inability to grow, and inability to gain weight
seizures
blurred visions
anorexia
dependence
insomnia
overdosage, which is characterized by tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, panicked state, convulsions, and even coma

Common Side Effects

headache and weight gain
stomach ache
insomnia or trouble sleeping
decreased appetite
nervousness or dizziness

If you have experienced any adverse Adderall reactions, please seek medical attention. These could be indicative of more serious medical issues.

Warnings & Recalls for Adderall

In 2009 the FDA and Barr Laboratories issued a general recall for generic Adderall tablets that contained more of the active ingredient than it was supposed to.
In 2005 Health Canada suspended sales of Adderall XR after after 12 children died suddenly from taking the drug. The FDA simply added a boxed warning stating that “sudden death has been reported at usual doses in children with structural cardiac abnormalities. Adderall XR generally should not be used in children or adults with structural cardiac abnormalities.”
Do not take Adderall if you have taken an MAO Inhibitor within two weeks.
Tell your doctor if you are being treated for mood or attention disorders or are on any prescription medication for this purpose.
Do not stop taking Adderall without first consulting your doctor.

Adderall Treatment and Use

Adderall | dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is a combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine that is used to control the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. The drug was originally produced by Shire, but generic versions of Adderall are manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and Global Pharmaceuticals under the name “amphetamine salts.”

It is believed that Adderall, both a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, works by increasing the amount of dopamine and norapinephrine in between synapses in the brain. This in turn (is thought to), allows those who take the medication to be relieved of the symptoms of their ADHD or Narcolepsy.

How to take Adderall

Adderall comes in both an extended (XR) and immediate (IR) release formula. Adderall IR is used to treat both ADHD and narcolepsy. Adderall XR is only used to treat ADHD.

You should take Adderall on an empty stomach, and without acidic beverages as doing so delays absorption of the drug into the system.

The usual starting dose of Adderall is 10 mg for adults and 5 mg for children though it is best to follow closely your doctor’s dosing recommendations. Your doctor will take into account your age, weight, medical history and other factors in making a decision for your Adderall dose. If you have any questions about your particular dose of Adderall, ask your doctor at once.

Other Names for Adderall

Brand Name:

Adderall

Generic:

Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine