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