Adderall

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Adderall Basics

What is Adderall Used For?

It is used to treat attention deficit problems with hyperactivity.
It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

Pronunciation

(deks troe am FET a meen & am FET a meen)

Common Brands

Adderall XR

Drug Class

Central Nervous System Stimulant

Controlled Substance Classification

SCHEDULE II

Pharmacist tips for Adderall

Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take with or without food. Take in the morning. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. You may sprinkle contents of capsule on applesauce. Do not chew. After mixing, take your dose right away. Do not store for future use.
Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take it later in the day.
Store at room temperature protected from light. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Store this drug in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it, and where other people cannot get to it. A locked box or area may help keep this drug safe. Keep all drugs away from pets. Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. This drug comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time this drug is refilled. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

What are the side effects of Adderall?

With any medication, there are risks and benefits. Even if the medication is working, you may experience some unwanted side effects.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight.Not able to get or keep an erection.Change in sex interest.Seizures.Trouble controlling body movements.Restlessness.Change in eyesight.For males, erections (hard penis) that happen often or that last a long time.Change in color of hands or feet from pale to blue or red.Numbness, pain, tingling, or cold feeling of the hands or feet.Any sores or wounds on the fingers or toes.Muscle pain or weakness, dark urine, or trouble passing urine.Pain when passing urine.Heart attacks, strokes, and sudden deaths have happened in adults taking this drug. Sudden deaths have also happened in children with some heart problems or heart defects. Call your doctor right away if you have a fast, slow, or abnormal heartbeat; weakness on 1 side of the body; trouble speaking or thinking; change in balance; drooping on 1 side of the face; change in eyesight; chest pain or pressure; shortness of breath; or severe dizziness or passing out.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
Feeling nervous and excitable.
Headache.
Trouble sleeping.
Constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, throwing up, or feeling less hungry.
Feeling dizzy, tired, or weak.
Dry mouth.
Bad taste in your mouth.
Weight loss.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

What are the risks and warnings for Adderall?

If you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
If you or a family member have any of these health problems: Blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, heart structure problems or other heart problems, or Tourette's syndrome or tics.
If you have any of these health problems: Glaucoma, agitation, anxiety, or overactive thyroid.
If you have ever had any of these health problems: Drug abuse or stroke.
If you have kidney disease.
If you are taking any of these drugs: Acetazolamide or sodium bicarbonate.
If you have taken certain drugs for depression or Parkinson's disease in the last 14 days. This includes isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, or rasagiline. Very high blood pressure may happen.
If you are taking any of these drugs: Linezolid or methylene blue.
If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this drug.
This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

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