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