Adderall
Amphetamine Salts Oral tablet
What is this medicine?
AMPHETAMINE; DEXTROAMPHETAMINE(am FET a meen; dex troe am FET a meen) is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may also be used for narcolepsy. Federal law prohibits giving this medicine to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else.
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not suddenly stop your medicine. You must gradually reduce the dose or you may feel withdrawal effects. Ask your doctor or health care professional for advice. Read More ›
Adderall can be used to treat the following conditions:
- attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 3 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
anxiety, nervousness
changes in mood or behavior
fast, irregular heartbeat
fever, or hot, dry skin
high blood pressure
muscle twitching
uncontrollable head, mouth, neck, arm, or leg movements
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
alcohol
certain migraine headache medicines like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan
lithium
medicines called MAO inhibitors like Nardil, Parnate, Marplan, Eldepryl
medicines to decrease appetite or cause weight loss
melatonin
meperidine
other stimulant medications like dexmethylphenidate, methylphenidate, modafinil
pimozide
procarbazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
acetazolamide
ammonium chloride
ascorbic acid
glutamic acid
medicines for colds, sinus, and breathing difficulties
medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
medicines for high blood pressure and heart medicines
methenamine
norepinephrine
propoxyphene
seizure (convulsion) or epilepsy medicine
sodium acid phosphate
sodium bicarbonate
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medicine in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medicine with anyone. Selling or giving away this medicine is dangerous and against the law.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
glaucoma
hardening or blockages of the arteries or heart blood vessels
heart disease or a heart defect
high blood pressure
history of alcohol or drug abuse
history of stroke
over-active thyroid gland
psychotic illness, depressed mood, or suicidal thoughts
recent weight loss
seizure disorder
Tourette's syndrome
an unusual or allergic reaction to dextroamphetamine, other amphetamines, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. This prescription requires that you follow special procedures with your doctor and pharmacy. You will need to have a new written prescription from your doctor every time you need a refill.
This medicine may affect your concentration, or hide signs of tiredness. Until you know how this medicine affects you, do not drive, ride a bicycle, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness.
Tell your doctor or health care professional if this medicine loses its effects, or if you feel you need to take more than the prescribed amount. Do not change the dosage without talking to your doctor or health care professional.
Decreased appetite is a common side effect when starting this medicine. Eating small, frequent meals or snacks can help. Talk to your doctor if you continue to have poor eating habits. Height and weight growth of a child taking this medicine will be monitored closely.
If you are going to have surgery or will need an x-ray procedure that uses contrast agents, tell your doctor or health care professional that you are taking this medicine.
Who should not take Adderall?
Check with your doctor if you have any of the following:
abrupt discontinuation, acute myocardial infarction, alcoholism, anorexia nervosa, arteriosclerosis, bipolar disorder, breast-feeding, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac disease, cardiomyopathy, cerebrovascular disease, children, congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, depression, driving or operating machinery, geriatric, glaucoma, heart failure, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, infants, MAOI therapy, myocardial infarction, neonates, obesity treatment, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, psychosis, radiographic contrast administration, schizophrenia, seizure disorder, stroke, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, surgery, thyroid disease, tics, Tourette's syndrome, valvular heart disease, ventricular arrhythmias, ventricular dysfunction
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