Adderall® Generic Name: Amphetamine Mixed Salts am-FET-a-meen Drug Class: Amphetamine-like Drugs

Contents Description General Information Proper Use Missed Dose Storage Side Effects Warnings/Precautions Overdose Drug Interactions Pregnancy/Nursing More Information

Description

This medicine is used to treat narcolepsy, attention deficit disorders (ADD, ADHD). Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well such as narolepsy (difficulty staying awake). Top of page

General Information

This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider.  Top of page

Proper use of this medicine

Follow the directions that your doctor has given you. This medicine is taken orally and may be taken with or without food. Do not abruptly stop taking this medicine before talking to your doctor. Do not break, crush or chew sustained-release forms. This medicine may cause a patient to have difficulty sleeping. It is recommended that this medicine be taken several hours before going to sleep or in the morning. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the best time to take this medicine. Top of page

Missed Dose

Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses. Top of page

Storage

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Top of page

Possible Side Effects

nervousness, fast heart beat, excitement insomnia reduced appetite More severe side effects may include: growth suppression in children chest pain seizures or involuntary movements If you experience any of these severe side effects, talk to you doctor immediately. Top of page

Warnings/Precautions

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a history of: high blood pressure seizures substance abuse issues Do NOT take this medicine if you have severe depression. Methylphenidate should NOT be used in patients with Tourette's syndrome or patients with a family history of this condition. Top of page

Overdose

Seek medical attention immediately. U.S. residents can call the national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Top of page

Drug Interactions

Possible drug interactions may occur with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO), increasing the risk for irregular hear beat (arrhythmias), seizures, or high blood pressure (hypertension). Talk to your physician or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Top of page

Pregnancy/Nursing

If you are pregnant, or thinking of becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor about the risks versus the benefits of taking this medicine during your pregnancy. For nursing mothers, do not take this medicine while breastfeeding. Top of page

More Information

For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider. Top of page

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Last reviewed:

  On 8 Aug 2006

  By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.