• 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.

• Fast Facts

  1. Drug Class: Amphetamines
  2. Side effects: Loss of appetite, dry mouth, insomnia, headaches, abdominal pain, hypertension, moodiness, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, tachycardia
  3. Sometimes used to treat severe depression
  4. Not to be used if you are taking or have recently taken Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
  5. Can make tics and twitches worse
  6. If taken during pregnancy can result in low birth weight or premature birth

• 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.

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Adderall.

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