Things You should Know About Adderall

Before using Adderall, it is better to get all the information you can about this medicine. It will help in better usage and improvement of your condition. It is advised that you consult your doctor regarding the use of Adderall and also read the information leaflet provided with it.

Important Information about Adderall

Observe caution when driving, operating machinery or performing other hazardous activities. Adderall may cause dizziness, blurred vision or restlessness and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.

Adderall is a habit forming drug. Physical and psychological dependence may occur with the use of this medication. Withdrawal effects may also occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually.        

Sudden death has been reported in association with Adderall when children with structural cardiac abnormalities were given normal doses. Adderall generally should not be used in children or adults with structural cardiac abnormalities.

Adderall is a stimulant and appetite suppressant. It stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain) by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the body. This increases heart rate and blood pressure and decreases appetite, among other effects.

Do not crush or chew the extended-release tablets of Adderall XR. If swallowing the capsules is difficult, a capsule can be opened and the entire contents sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce. The mixture should be consumed immediately and not refrigerated for later use. The mixture should be swallowed whole, without chewing the sprinkled beads. The dose of a single capsule should not be divided.

Things to discuss with healthcare provider before taking Adderall

You should not take Adderall if you have:

• Heart disease or high blood pressure
  
• Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
  
• Glaucoma
  
• Taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate) or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14 days
  
• A history of drug or alcohol abuse

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have:

• Thyroid problems
  
• An anxiety disorder
  
• Epilepsy or another seizure disorder
  
• Diabetes

You may not be able to take Adderall or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of these conditions.

Adderall is listed in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Adderall without first talking to your health care provider if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.