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Adderall contains a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Adderall is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use Adderall if you have glaucoma, severe anxiety or agitation, or a personal or family history of tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome. Do not use Adderall if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine. Slideshow: 6 Things Your Dorm Buddy Didn't Tell You About Adderall 6 Things Your Dorm Buddy Didn't Tell You About Adderall Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine may be habit forming. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Using this medication improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart.
Do not use Adderall if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine. You should not use Adderall if you are allergic to amphetamine or dextroamphetamine or if you have: glaucoma; severe anxiety, tension, or agitation; or a personal or family history of tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome. Some stimulants have caused sudden death in people with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects. Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, heart rhythm disorder; coronary artery disease (hardened arteries); or history of heart attack. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: high blood pressure; a history of mental illness or psychosis; peripheral vascular disease such as Raynaud's syndrome; epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction. Adderall may be habit forming. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication will harm an unborn baby. Adderall could cause premature birth, low birth weight, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes the medicine during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
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CNS Stimulants