Adderall is the brand name for amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which is used primarily in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Adderall is also used for narcolepsy in some cases.
Function of Adderall
Adderall works by stimulating chemicals in the central nervous system to suppress hyperactivity and improve impulse control.
Drug Interactions and Side Effects with Adderall
Adderall has serious interaction effects with MAOIs like Marplan or Nardil, and should not be taken within 14 days of taking these or any other MAOIs. Since Adderall is a stimulant, it is also counterindicated for people with arteriosclerosis, heart disease or high blood pressure. In some cases Adderall can slow the growth of children, so a child’s growth should be monitored carefully on this drug. Adderall can be harmful for pregnant or nursing women, and has an FDA pregnancy category of C.
How to Take Adderall
Adderall capsules should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. Adderall is an extended release capsule medication so it should not be cut or broken in any way before taking. Fruit juices can absorb Adderall and reduce its effects so they should not be taken with Adderall. Adderall should be stored at room temperature and taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless you are close to when your next dose is scheduled, in which case, just take your dose as scheduled . You should not take two doses at once or close together to make up for a missed dose. Adderall should only be taken with a doctor’s recommendation and prescription and under consistent doctor supervision.
About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was once characterized as two different conditions, Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity, but the hyperactivity symptom was found to be so common in ADD patients that the two were combined. Currently, ADHD is broken down into three types: predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, where most symptoms are in the hyperactivity-impulsivity categories; predominantly inattentive, where most symptoms are in the inattention categories; and combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive, where six symptoms of each type are present. This last is the most common type of ADHD found in children.
ADHD is one of the most common childhood mental disorders but adults can have it as well, especially if they had it as children. There is no known cure for ADHD, but medical treatments like Adderall often control symptoms well. When combined with medication, talk therapy and behavioral therapy may help the patients control their symptoms while maintaining some organization and emotional stability in their lives.
Function of Adderall
Adderall works by stimulating chemicals in the central nervous system to suppress hyperactivity and improve impulse control.
Drug Interactions and Side Effects with Adderall
Adderall has serious interaction effects with MAOIs like Marplan or Nardil, and should not be taken within 14 days of taking these or any other MAOIs. Since Adderall is a stimulant, it is also counterindicated for people with arteriosclerosis, heart disease or high blood pressure. In some cases Adderall can slow the growth of children, so a child’s growth should be monitored carefully on this drug. Adderall can be harmful for pregnant or nursing women, and has an FDA pregnancy category of C.
How to Take Adderall
Adderall capsules should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. Adderall is an extended release capsule medication so it should not be cut or broken in any way before taking. Fruit juices can absorb Adderall and reduce its effects so they should not be taken with Adderall. Adderall should be stored at room temperature and taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless you are close to when your next dose is scheduled, in which case, just take your dose as scheduled . You should not take two doses at once or close together to make up for a missed dose. Adderall should only be taken with a doctor’s recommendation and prescription and under consistent doctor supervision.
About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was once characterized as two different conditions, Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity, but the hyperactivity symptom was found to be so common in ADD patients that the two were combined. Currently, ADHD is broken down into three types: predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, where most symptoms are in the hyperactivity-impulsivity categories; predominantly inattentive, where most symptoms are in the inattention categories; and combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive, where six symptoms of each type are present. This last is the most common type of ADHD found in children.
ADHD is one of the most common childhood mental disorders but adults can have it as well, especially if they had it as children. There is no known cure for ADHD, but medical treatments like Adderall often control symptoms well. When combined with medication, talk therapy and behavioral therapy may help the patients control their symptoms while maintaining some organization and emotional stability in their lives.
