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