adderall abuse signs
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (am FEH ta meen/deck stroe am FEH ta meen)
Adderall, Adderall XR
What is the most important information I should know about Adderall?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities adderall abuse signs. Adderall may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, andit may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adderall abuse signs. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adderall abuse signs.
• Adderall is habit forming adderall abuse signs. Physical and psychological dependence mayoccur with the use of this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if youstop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use adderall abuse signs. Talk to yourdoctor about stopping this medication gradually adderall abuse signs.
• Do not crush or chew the extended-release form of Adderall (AdderallXR) adderall abuse signs. If swallowing the capsules is difficult, a capsule can be opened and theentire contents sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce adderall abuse signs. The mixture shouldbe consumed immediately, and not saved for later use adderall abuse signs. The mixture should beswallowed whole, without chewing the sprinkled beads adderall abuse signs. The dose of a single capsuleshould not be divided adderall abuse signs.
What is Adderall?
• Adderall is a stimulant and appetite suppressant adderall abuse signs. It stimulates the centralnervous system (nerves and brain) by increasing the amount of certain chemicalsin the body adderall abuse signs. This increases heart rate and blood pressure and decreases appetite,among other effects adderall abuse signs.
• Adderall is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder withhyperactivity (ADHD) adderall abuse signs.
• Adderall may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide adderall abuse signs.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Adderall?
• Do not take Adderall if you
· have heart disease or high blood pressure;
· have arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
· have glaucoma;
· have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid(Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14days; or
· have a history of drug or alcohol abuse adderall abuse signs.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· thyroid problems;
· an anxiety disorder;
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder; or
· diabetes adderall abuse signs.
• You may not be able to take Adderall, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove adderall abuse signs.
• Adderall is in the FDA pregnancy category C adderall abuse signs. This means that it is notknown whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby adderall abuse signs. Do not take Adderall withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment adderall abuse signs.
• Adderall passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby adderall abuse signs. Do nottake Adderall without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby adderall abuse signs.
How should I take Adderall?
• Take Adderall exactly as directed by your doctor adderall abuse signs. If you do not understandthese directions , ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou adderall abuse signs.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water adderall abuse signs.
• Do not crush or chew the extended-release form of Adderall (AdderallXR) adderall abuse signs. If swallowing the capsules is difficult, a capsule can be opened and theentire contents sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce adderall abuse signs. The mixture shouldbe consumed immediately, and not saved for later use adderall abuse signs. The mixture should beswallowed whole, without chewing the sprinkled beads adderall abuse signs. The dose of a single capsuleshould not be divided adderall abuse signs.
• Taking Adderall in the late afternoon or evening may cause insomnia adderall abuse signs. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding when to take the medication adderall abuse signs.
• Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you adderall abuse signs. Too muchAdderall could be dangerous adderall abuse signs.
• Store Adderall at room temperature away from moisture and heat adderall abuse signs.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember adderall abuse signs. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose or if it is already evening, skip the missed dose andtake only the next regularly scheduled dose adderall abuse signs. A dose taken too late in the daymay cause insomnia adderall abuse signs. Do not take a double dose of this medication adderall abuse signs.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention adderall abuse signs.
• Symptoms of an Adderall overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapidbreathing, confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting,diarrhea, an irregular heartbeat, and seizures adderall abuse signs.
What should I avoid while taking Adderall?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities adderall abuse signs. Adderall may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, andit may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adderall abuse signs. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adderall abuse signs.
• Do not take Adderall late in the day adderall abuse signs. A dose taken too late in the daymay cause insomnia adderall abuse signs.
What are the possible side effects of Adderall?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingAdderall and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· an irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure (severe headache,blurred vision); or
· hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion adderall abuse signs.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur adderall abuse signs. Continueto take Adderall and talk to your doctor if you experience
· restlessness or tremor;
· anxiety or nervousness;
· headache or dizziness;
· insomnia;
· dryness of the mouth or an unpleasant taste in the mouth;
· diarrhea or constipation; or
· impotence or changes in sex drive adderall abuse signs.
• Adderall is habit forming adderall abuse signs. Physical and psychological dependence mayoccur with the use of this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if youstop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use adderall abuse signs. Talk to yourdoctor about stopping this medication gradually adderall abuse signs.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur adderall abuse signs. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome adderall abuse signs.
What other drugs will affect Adderall?
• Do not take Adderall if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine(Nardil) in the last 14 days adderall abuse signs.
• Before taking Adderall, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· insulin or another medicine to treat diabetes;
· guanethidine (Ismelin) or reserpine (Diutensin-R);
· doxazosin (Cardura), terazosin (Hytrin), prazosin (Minipress), or guanadrel(Hylorel);
· a phenothiazine such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine);
· lithium (Lithobid, Lithonate, Eskalith, others);
· haloperidol (Haldol); or
· a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine(Asendin), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), imipramine (Tofranil),clomipramine (Anafranil), protriptyline (Vivactil), or desipramine (Norpramin) adderall abuse signs.
• You may not be able to take Adderall, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above adderall abuse signs.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Adderall adderall abuse signs. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products adderall abuse signs.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Adderall written for healthprofessionals that you may read adderall abuse signs.
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