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- Drug Class: Amphetamines
- Side effects: Loss of appetite, dry mouth, insomnia, headaches, abdominal pain, hypertension, moodiness, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, tachycardia
- Sometimes used to treat severe depression
- Not to be used if you are taking or have recently taken Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
- Can make tics and twitches worse
- If taken during pregnancy can result in low birth weight or premature birth
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Adderall is a psychostimulant made of amphetamine salts often used to manage ADD/ADHD and narcolepsy. It is a schedule II controlled substance because it has high potential for abuse and addiction. Misuse may result in serious heart problems, blood pressure problems and even sudden death.
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ADHD
ADHD treatment is the primary application for Adderall. The hyperactive type of ADHD is characterized by inappropriate running or climbing, difficulting being quiet or taking turns, excessive talking and fidgeting, and disorganization. The inattentive type of ADHD presents typically with careless mistakes, a lack of sustained attention, poor organization, and a tendency to loses things and be easily distracted. The combined type presents with both types of symptoms. -
Narcolepsy
Another application of Adderall is in the treatment of Narcolepsy, a disorder where the patient experiences excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) despite getting adequate rest at night. It's used to to prevent the EDS that accompanies the disorder, although other medications can be used to attempt to improve the quality of nighttime rest.
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Adderall Questions
What is adderall? 3 AnswersWhile there is a medical purpose for treating ADHD as reported by @chriswingate, adderall abuse is quite high particularly among college students. The National ... read more
What is an herbal alternative to Adderall? 2 Answers----quote---- SOME DR'S AND PEOPLE WANT'S FOR YOU TO BELIEVE THAT REALLY IS NO CURE FOR ANY TYPE OF MENTAL ILLINESS. DR'S WANTS MONEY, AND MONEY, EXPENSIVE COS... read more
Would you admit to taking pills such as Adderall? 1 AnswerYes I would. I've taken pills such as adderall. From 3rd grade until 8th grade I took 10mg of ritalin twice a day for my ADHD. In High School I took 20mg of A... read more
What is the best age to start taking adderall if you have ADD or ADHD 3 AnswersMost doctors will not prescribe Adderall for a child under the age of 5. However, it's important to keep in mind that this medication may not work well for ever... read more
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Adderall Holistic Alternatives
- MotherNature.com: Hyperactivity
- Alive: Controlling ADHD
- Alive: Biofeedback for Beginners
- Alive: Kids Behaving Well
- Native Remedies: Focus Formula
- National Resource Center on AD/HD: Complementary and Alternative Treatments
- FOXNews.com: Behavior Therapy May Lower Need for ADHD Drug (May 11, 2005)
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Adderall and hottubbing. I like this guy.
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My attention's slipping. Time to break out the adderall. Don't think I'll be sleeping much until Thanksgiving
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