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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 generic. Adderall may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, andit may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adderall generic. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adderall generic.
• Adderall is habit forming adderall generic. 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 generic. Talk to yourdoctor about stopping this medication gradually adderall generic.
• Do not crush or chew the extended-release form of Adderall (AdderallXR) adderall generic. If swallowing the capsules is difficult, a capsule can be opened and theentire contents sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce adderall generic. The mixture shouldbe consumed immediately, and not saved for later use adderall generic. The mixture should beswallowed whole, without chewing the sprinkled beads adderall generic. The dose of a single capsuleshould not be divided adderall generic.
What is Adderall?
• Adderall is a stimulant and appetite suppressant adderall generic. It stimulates the centralnervous system (nerves and brain) by increasing the amount of certain chemicalsin the body adderall generic. This increases heart rate and blood pressure and decreases appetite,among other effects adderall generic.
• Adderall is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder withhyperactivity (ADHD) adderall generic.
• Adderall may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide adderall generic.
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 generic.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· thyroid problems;
· an anxiety disorder;
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder; or
· diabetes adderall generic.
• 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 generic.
• Adderall is in the FDA pregnancy category C adderall generic. This means that it is notknown whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby adderall generic. Do not take Adderall withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment adderall generic.
• Adderall passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby adderall generic. Do nottake Adderall without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby adderall generic.
How should I take Adderall?
• Take Adderall exactly as directed by your doctor adderall generic. If you do not understandthese directions , ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou adderall generic.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water adderall generic.
• Do not crush or chew the extended-release form of Adderall (AdderallXR) adderall generic. If swallowing the capsules is difficult, a capsule can be opened and theentire contents sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce adderall generic. The mixture shouldbe consumed immediately, and not saved for later use adderall generic. The mixture should beswallowed whole, without chewing the sprinkled beads adderall generic. The dose of a single capsuleshould not be divided adderall generic.
• Taking Adderall in the late afternoon or evening may cause insomnia adderall generic. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding when to take the medication adderall generic.
• Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you adderall generic. Too muchAdderall could be dangerous adderall generic.
• Store Adderall at room temperature away from moisture and heat adderall generic.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember adderall generic. 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 generic. A dose taken too late in the daymay cause insomnia adderall generic. Do not take a double dose of this medication adderall generic.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention adderall generic.
• Symptoms of an Adderall overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapidbreathing, confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting,diarrhea, an irregular heartbeat, and seizures adderall generic.
What should I avoid while taking Adderall?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities adderall generic. Adderall may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, andit may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adderall generic. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adderall generic.
• Do not take Adderall late in the day adderall generic. A dose taken too late in the daymay cause insomnia adderall generic.
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 generic.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur adderall generic. 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 generic.
• Adderall is habit forming adderall generic. 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 generic. Talk to yourdoctor about stopping this medication gradually adderall generic.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur adderall generic. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome adderall generic.
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 generic.
• 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 generic.
• 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 generic.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Adderall adderall generic. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products adderall generic.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Adderall written for healthprofessionals that you may read adderall generic.
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