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ADHD, short for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition in which a person exhibits a short attention span and becomes easily distracted, overly emotional, excessively active, and highly impulsive. For the individual, this means an inability to use skills of attention effectively. There are several popular ADHD medications but one of the most commonly prescribed ADHD medications is Adderall.

Adderall is a short acting stimulant that has been proven effective at helping to reduce or improve the symptoms of ADHD, including that of the individual having a short attention span and/or being hyperactive and impulsive. Adderall is generally prescribed to be given/taken twice per day while Adderall XR is a long acting form of this stimulant that can be given just once a day.

Important information before you buy Adderall
Adderall, like all amphetamines, has a very high potential for abuse. If used in large doses over extended periods of time, it may cause dependence and addiction. Be careful to take Adderall only as prescribed.

How to take Adderall
Never take more Adderall than your doctor has prescribed. Do not take it for a longer time or for any other purpose than prescribed. Take the first dose upon awakening. If additional doses are prescribed, take them at intervals of 4 to 6 hours and avoid late evening doses, which could possibly interfere with sleep. Adderall XR capsules can be taken whole, or the contents can be sprinkled on applesauce. The applesauce should be eaten immediately, without chewing and be sure to use the entire contents of the capsule.

Possible Adderall Side Effects
As with any prescription drug, side effects can never be predicted or anticipated for anyone, as every individual is unique and may react differently. Although generally well tolerated, the main side effects of Adderall and Adderall XR include insomnia, weight loss, anorexia (loss of appetite), emotional lability, abdominal pain (stomach ache) and depression. Other side effects are possible and if you experience side effects that are particularly intense or troubling, you should contact a doctor immediately.

Before you buy Adderall - Special Precautions
If Adderall is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Adderall with any prescription or non-prescription drugs whatsoever.

Adderall should not be used if the patient has any of these conditions - heart disease, hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, high pressure in the eye (glaucoma) or an overactive thyroid gland. Additionally, Adderall should not be taken within 14 days of the patient taking an antidepressant classified as an MAO inhibitor (including Nardil and Parnate). A potentially life-threatening spike in blood pressure could result from this.

Individuals who appear agitated or prone to substance abuse are unlikely to be prescribed Adderall. Additionally, individuals who have previously had negative reactions to similar prescription drugs are unlikely to have Adderall prescribed.

Until you know specifically how Adderall affects you or your loved one, be careful when driving or operating machinery - it may impair judgment and coordination.

Adderall can make tics and twitches worse. If the patient or a family member of theirs has this problem (or the condition called Tourette's syndrome), ensure that the doctor is aware of it. Amphetamines such as Adderall have also been known to aggravate symptoms in seriously disturbed (psychotic) individuals.

Even if your blood pressure is only mildly high, be careful taking Adderall.

Recommended Adderall Dosage
As with other stimulants, the usual philosophy is to start with a low dosage and then increase it as needed; either until it is working well or the patient is having intolerable side effects.
 
 


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