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