Trade name: Adderall®
Generic names: Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets.
Indication and Usage: FDA has approved this central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Ingredients: dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, USP, amphetamine sulfate, USP, lactitol, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and other ingredients.
Manufacturer-listed adverse reactions | Adderall can cause: Palpitations, Tachycardia (increased heart rate), Elevation of blood pressure, Sudden death, Myocardial infarction (heart attack), There have been isolated reports of cardiomyopathy associated with chronic amphetamine use, Psychotic episodes at recommended doses, Overstimulation, Restlessness, Irritability, Euphoria, Dyskinesia (involuntary muscle movements), Dysphoria (profound state of unease or dissatisfaction), Depression, Tremor, Tics, Aggression, Anger, Logorrhea (communication disorder that causes excessive wordiness and repetitiveness), Dermatillomania (skin picking), Vision blurred, Mydriasis (dilation of the pupil), Dryness of the mouth, Unpleasant taste, Diarrhea, Constipation, Intestinal ischemia (injury to the large or small intestine occurs due to not enough blood supply), Other gastrointestinal disturbances, Anorexia and weight loss may occur as undesirable effects, Urticaria (hives), Rash/hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema and anaphylaxis, Serious skin rashes including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported, Impotence (failure of sexual power in the male), Changes in libido, Frequent or prolonged erections, Alopecia (baldness), Rhabdomyolysis (damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly. Symptoms may include muscle pains, weakness, vomiting, and confusion), slowing of growth (height and weight) in children, Nervousness, Decreased appetite
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