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Adderall 25 mg tablet
(white and orange/oval/imprint: ‘Adderall XR’ 25 mg)
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Adderall 30 mg tablet
(peach/circle/ imprint: ‘AD’, -3 0-)
Overview:
Adderall is a drug classified as a nervous system stimulant made from the combining of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is prescribed to treat ADHD and some sleep disorders due to its effects on brain activity. Compared to how Adderall affects a neurotypical person's brain, its effects on ADHD brains, which have lower levels of dopamine and serotonin, upregulate these neurotransmitters, which is helpful. However, adderall is still a highly addictive drug due to these effects and should be taken with care if prescribed.
Medical Uses:
Aderalls only medical benefit is to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Otherwise it has no beneficial effects on modern medicine.
Side Effects May Include:
-Stroke, Sudden Death and Heart Attacks in people with heart conditions
-Severe psychological and physical dependency if not used properly
-Loss of appetite
-Weight loss
-Dry mouth
-Upset Stomach
-Diarrhea
-Vomiting
-Dizziness
-Difficulty Sleeping
If any of these effects worsen tell your doctor immediately
Paradoxical Reactions (reactions that contradict adderall's effects on the body):
-Paradoxical drowsiness
-Lowers hyperactivity
Drug Interactions:
You should not in any case consume adderall if you have used an MAO inhibitor (Monoamine oxidase inhibitor) within the last ten days. An MAO inhibitor is an enzyme involved in removing the neurotransmitters norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine from the brain. Their function serves as the exact opposite of adderall, making the two a deadly combination.
Some examples of MAO inhibitors include:
Isocarboxazid
Linezolid
phenelzine
Rasagiline
Selegiline
Tranylcypromine
A methylene blue injection.
Adderall Should Not Be Consumed If You Have The Following Conditions:
Psychosis
Glaucoma
Overactive thyroid
Severe agitation
Moderate to severe high blood pressure
Heart disease
Coronary artery disease
Vascular disease
A history of drug or alcohol addiction.
Seizures/epilepsy
Liver or kidney disease
Blood circulation issues
Motor Tics
Pregnancy
To ensure that adderall is safe for you, you should make your doctor aware if you have the conditions listed above.
Dosing Info:
You should follow the medical order prescribed by your doctor exactly rather than follow dosing order’s seen on the internet. Adderall is a schedule 2 substance and only your doctor can prescribe you an adequate amount in order to combat the effects of your condition. Patients should not increase or decrease their dosage without explicit permission from doctors. Likewise patients should not take adderall for longer than they are prescribed.
Doses typically conform to the following daily schedules:
Adderall: Two to three times per day, starting shortly after awakening at four to six-hour intervals, with or without food;
Adderall XR: One time a day, shortly after awakening, with or without food;
Mydayis: One time a day, shortly after awakening, taken consistently either with food or without food.
Citation:
“Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine (Oral Route) Proper Use.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1 Nov. 2022, https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/dextroamphetamine-and-amphetamine-oral-route/proper-use/drg-20071758?p=1.
Illinois, University of. “Amphetamine | Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and More.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 22 Feb. 2018, https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/amphetamine-oral-tablet.
“Amphetamine Sulfate Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing.” WebMD, WebMD, https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-167647-1644/amphetamine-sulfate-oral/amphetamine-oral/details.
“Adderall (Amphetamine) Uses, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions, Warning & Abuse.” RxList, RxList, 19 July 2022, https://www.rxlist.com/adderall-drug.htm#description.
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