⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Adderall is a stimulant medication containing amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy by improving focus and reducing impulsivity.
How It Works
Adderall increases levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, neurotransmitters that help regulate attention, focus, and impulse control.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Treatment of narcolepsy
🧪 Required Lab Monitoring
Your healthcare provider will order these tests to monitor your treatment:
Blood Pressure
Baseline and periodically during treatment
Heart Rate
Monitor at each visit
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Order Tests Online →⚡ Common Side Effects
Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Dry mouth
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Anxiety
- Increased heart rate
🚨 Serious Side Effects
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Heart attack or stroke
- Psychiatric problems (hallucinations, paranoia)
- Circulation problems
- Growth suppression in children
- Seizures
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- Advanced arteriosclerosis
- Symptomatic cardiovascular disease
- Moderate to severe hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Glaucoma
- History of drug abuse
📢 Important Warnings
- High potential for abuse and dependence
- May cause sudden death in patients with heart problems
- Can worsen psychiatric conditions
- Not recommended for children under 3 years