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