Adderall:
What is adderall adderall contains a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control adderall is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd and narcolepsy adderall may also
Be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide warnings adderall may be habit-forming and this medicine is a drug of abuse tell your doctor if you have had problems with drug or alcohol abuse stimulants have caused stroke heart attack and sudden death in people with high blood pressure heart disease or a heart defect do not use this medicine if you
Have used a mouth inhibitor in the past 14 days such as isocarboxazid linozoid phenylsene resagiline celegiline or tranylcypramine or have received a methylene blue injection adderall may cause new or worsening psychosis unusual thoughts or behavior especially if you have a history of depression mental illness or bipolar disorder you may have blood circulation
Problems that can cause numbness pain or discoloration in your fingers or toes call your doctor right away if you have signs of heart problems chest pain feeling light-headed or short of breath signs of psychosis paranoia aggression new behavior problems seeing or hearing things that are not real signs of circulation problems unexplained wounds on your fingers or
Toes you may not be able to use adderall if you have glaucoma overactive thyroid severe agitation moderate to severe high blood pressure heart disease or coronary artery disease vascular disease or a history of drug or alcohol addiction before taking this medicine do not use this medicine if you have taken an mao inhibitor in the past 14 days a dangerous drug
Interaction could occur mal inhibitors include isocarboxazid linizolid methylene blue injection phenylxine resagiline saligeline tranocyperamine and others you may not be able to use adderall if you are allergic to any stimulant medicine you may not be able to use adderall if you have glaucoma overactive thyroid severe anxiety or agitation stimulant medicine
Can make these symptoms worse high blood pressure heart disease or coronary artery disease vascular disease or hardening of the arteries or a history of drug or alcohol addiction some medicines can interact with amphetamine and extra amphetamine and cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome tell your doctor about any other medications you are using
Be sure your doctor knows if you also take opioid medicine herbal products or medicine for depression mental illness parkinson’s disease migraine headaches serious infections or prevention of nausea and vomiting ask your doctor before making any changes in how or when you take your medications symptom of serotonin syndrome may include agitation hallucinations
Hearing or seeing things that are not real coma fast heart rate dizziness sweating feeling hot muscle rigidity or shakiness seizures nausea vomiting or diarrhea stop adderall immediately if you experience these symptoms stimulants have caused stroke heart attack and sudden death in certain people tell your doctor if you have heart problems or a congenital heart
Defect high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease or sudden death to make sure adderall is safe for you tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had depression anxiety mental illness bipolar disorder psychosis problems with aggression or suicidal thoughts or actions motor tics muscle twitches or tourette’s syndrome seizures or
Epilepsy an abnormal brainwave test eg or liver or kidney disease or blood circulation problems in the hands or feet taking adderall during pregnancy can cause premature birth low birth weight or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn baby tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant the medications in adderall amphetamine and dextroamphetamine
Can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby you should not breastfeed while you are using this medicine adderall is not approved for use by anyone younger than three years old how should i take adderall take adderall exactly as prescribed by your doctor follow all directions on your prescription label your doctor may occasionally change your dose do
Not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended adderall may be habit-forming never share this medicine with another person especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it selling or giving away this medicine is against the law read all patient information
Medication guides and instruction sheets provided to you ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions you may take adderall with or without food first thing in the morning do not crush chew break or open an extended release capsule swallow a hole to make swallowing easier you may open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce
Swallow right away without chewing do not save the mixture for later use while using this medicine your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine adderall can cause unusual results with certain medical tests tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine store at room
Temperature away from moisture heat and light keep track of your medicine adderall is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription dosing information usual adult dose of adderall for attention deficit disorder ir initial dose five milligrams orally one or two times a day maintenance dose daily
Dose may be raised in five milligrams increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained maximum dose only in rare cases will it be necessary to exceed 40 milligrams per day xr patient starting treatment for the first time or switching from another medication initial dose 20 milligrams orally once a day comments ir the first dose should be
Given upon awakening one to two additional doses should be given at intervals of four to six hours where possible drug administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if continued therapy is required use as part of a total treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd usual adult dose of adderall for narcolepsy ir initial
Dose 10 milligrams orally per day in divided doses maintenance dose daily dose may be raised in 10 milligrams increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained comments the first dose should be given on awakening one to two additional doses should be given at intervals of four to six hours the usual dose is 5 to 60 milligrams per day in divided
Doses depending on the individual patient response dosage should be reduced if bothersome adverse reactions e g insomnia anorexia appear use narcolepsy treatment usual pediatric dose of adderall for attention deficit disorder ir age 3 to 5 years initial dose 2.5 milligrams orally per day maintenance dose daily dose may be raised in 2.5 milligrams increments
At weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained age 6 to 17 years initial dose 5 milligrams orally one or two times a day maintenance dose daily dose may be raised in five milligrams increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained maximum dose only in rare cases will it be necessary to exceed 40 milligrams per day xr age 6 to 12 years
Starting treatment for the first time or switching from another medication initial dose 5 or 10 milligrams orally once a day in the morning maintenance dose daily dose may be raised in 5 to 10 milligrams increments at weekly intervals maximum dose 30 milligrams slash day age 13 to 17 years starting treatment for the first time or switching from another medication
Initial dose 10 milligrams orally once a day maintenance dose daily dose may be increased to 20 milligrams slash day after one week if symptoms are not adequately controlled maximum dose 30 milligrams slash day comments ir the first dose should be given on awakening one to two additional doses should be given at intervals of four to six hours where possible drug
Administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if continued therapy is required use as part of a total treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd usual pediatric dose of adderall for narcolepsy ir age 6 to 11 years initial dose 5 milligrams orally per day in divided doses maintenance dose daily dose may be raised in 5
Milligrams increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained age 12 years and older initial dose 10 milligrams orally per day in divided doses maintenance dose daily dose may be raised in 10 milligrams increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained comments the first dose should be given on awakening one to two additional doses
Should be given at intervals of four to six hours the usual dose is five to sixty milligrams per day in divided doses depending on the individual patient response dosage should be reduced if bothersome adverse reactions e g insomnia anorexia appear narcolepsy rarely occurs in children under 12 years of age what happens if i miss a dose take the missed dose as
Soon as you remember but not late in the day skip the missed dose if it is almost evening do not take extra medicine to make up the mistos what happens if i overdose overdose symptoms may include restlessness tremor muscle twitches rapid breathing confusion hallucinations panic aggressiveness muscle pain or weakness and dark-colored urine these symptoms may be
Followed by depression and tiredness other overdose symptoms include nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach pain uneven heartbeats feeling light-headed fainting seizure convulsions or coma what to avoid this medication may impair your thinking or reactions be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert avoid drinking fruit juices or taking vitamin
C at the same time you take adderall these can make your body absorb less of the medicine adderall side effects get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to adderall hives difficult breathing swelling of your face lips tongue or throat call your doctor at once if you have signs of heart problems chest pain trouble breathing feeling
Like you might pass out signs of psychosis hallucinations seeing or hearing things that are not real new behavior problems aggression hostility paranoia signs of circulation problems numbness pain cold feeling unexplained wounds or skin color changes pale red or blue appearance in your fingers or toes a seizure convulsions muscle twitches ticks or changes in
Your vision seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as agitation hallucinations fever sweating shivering fast heart rate muscle stiffness twitching loss of coordination nausea vomiting or diarrhea adderall can affect growth in children tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine
Common adderall side effects may include stomach pain loss of appetite weight loss mood changes feeling nervous fast heart rate headache dizziness sleep problems insomnia or dry mouth what other drugs will affect adderall ask your doctor before using a stomach acid medicine including alka-seltzer or sodium bicarbonate some of these medicines can change the way
Your body absorbs adderall and may increase side effects tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using especially b spirone lithium selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ssri drugs including cetalopram fluoxetine peroxidine sertraline others tricyclic antidepressants amitriptyline others or other medicine to treat depression
Or mental illness blood pressure medicine heartburn medicine a blood thinner such as warfarin coumadin jantaven cold or allergy medicine that contains a decongestant opioid narcotic medicine or seizure medicine this list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with adderall this includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines vitamins and herbal
Products give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you
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ADDERALL medication, What is Adderall used for, Adderall pharmacology, side effects, uses, dosage By reuma.pro
