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Adderall - Amphetamine With Dextroamphetamine - Oral Tablet Brand Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Adderall.
- Adderall
- am-FET-uh-meen WITH dex-trow-am-FET-uh-meen
Drug Compatibility Recommendations
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use especially of.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or cramping, restlessness, shakiness, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, severe or persistent headache, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
Usage Instructions
- It is best to take this medication early in the day to prevent trouble sleeping at night.
- Use this medication exactly as prescribed.
- Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming.
- Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval.
- When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing.
- Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.
- In attention deficit disorder, your doctor may recommend "drug holidays" where the medication is stopped temporarily and behavior is evaluated.
Adderall Miscellaneous Notes
- Although this medication is often referred to as a stimulant, it is not effective and even dangerous and illegal to use this to try to improve athletic performance, mental alertness or to stay awake.
- Use this medication only as directed.
- It is important to keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
- Never share medications with anyone.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Medicinal Applications
- This medication stimulates nerve cells in the brain.
- It is used to treat narcolepsy.
- It is also used in persons with an attention deficit disorder who show signs of hyperactivity.
Warning
- Amphetamine-type medications can be habit-forming.
- Use only as directed.
- With prolonged use, drug dependence may occur (i.
- e.
- , withdrawl symptoms may occur after stopping drug).
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Possible Side Effects
- Nausea, stomach upset, cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, headache, nervousness, dizziness, sleep problems, irritability or restlessness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Other side effects reported include twitching, sweating, flushing, muscle tremor, change in sexual desire or ability.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor promptly.
- Notify your doctor promptly if you develop.
Adderall Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Read Before Using Adderall (precautions)
- This medication can be habit forming and must be used with caution.
- Alcohol can increase unwanted side effects of dizziness.
- Avoid alcohol use.
- Tell your doctor your complete medical history, especially of.