1. How it works
- Adderall is a combination of four different amphetamine salts: dextroamphetamine saccharate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, amphetamine aspartate, and amphetamine sulfate.
- The mechanism of action of Adderall for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not known but experts suggest it may work by blocking the reuptake of the neurotransmitters, dopamine, and norepinephrine, and increasing their concentration in the neuronal synapse (the space between two nerves).
- Adderall belongs to the group of medicines known as central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.
2. Upsides
- Adderall may be used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to increase attention and decrease hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
- Adderall may also be used to improve alertness in people with the sleep disorder, narcolepsy.
- When given for ADHD, Adderall should be used in conjunction with other treatment options, such as psychotherapy, education about the disorder, and social integration advice.
- FDA approved for children over the age of three.
- Adderall is available as a generic under the name mixed amphetamine salts (which may be abbreviated to MAS or M. amphet salts).
3. Downsides
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:
- Insomnia (inability to sleep), headache, dry mouth, loss of appetite, nervousness, and nausea are the most common side effects.
- May also cause heart palpitations, constipation and other GI disturbances, weight loss, changes in libido, alopecia (hair loss), elevated blood pressure and muscle twitching, stiffness, or tightness.
- High potential for dependence especially when administered for long periods of time.
- High potential for abuse. May be sought after by drug abusers or people with addiction disorders. Misuse may cause sudden death or cardiovascular events. Overdosage has resulted in psychosis which is indistinguishable from schizophrenia.
- May exacerbate pre-existing psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, or mania; and increase anxiety, tension, and agitation.
- May impair judgment or reaction skills; exercise caution before driving or operating machinery until the full effects of Adderall are known.
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