Adderall (amphetamine) Uses, Side Effects, Dosage ... - RxList

What Is Adderall?

Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts) is an amphetamine used for treating:

• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and
• narcolepsy

What Are Side Effects of Adderall?

Adderall may cause serious side effects including:

• chest pain,
• trouble breathing,
• lightheadedness,
• hallucinations,
• new behavioral problems,
• aggression,
• paranoia,
• hostility,
• numbness,
• pain,
• feeling cold,
• unexplained wounds,
• skin color changes to fingers or toes,
• seizures (convulsion),
• muscle twitches (tics),
• vision changes,

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Side effects of Adderall include:

• nervousness,
• restlessness,
• excitability,
• irritability,
• agitation,
• dizziness,
• headache,
• fear,
• anxiety,
• agitation,
• tremor,
• weakness,
• blurred vision,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• dry mouth or unpleasant taste in the mouth,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• stomach pain,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• fever,
• hair loss,
• loss of appetite,
• weight loss,
• loss of interest in sex,
• impotence,
• difficulty having an orgasm,
• increase blood pressure,
• increased heart rate, and
• heart palpitations.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Adderall

The usual dose of Adderall is 2.5-60 mg daily administered in one or three doses.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Adderall?

Adderall may interact with:

• heart or blood pressure medications,
• diuretics (water pills),
• cold or allergy medicines (antihistamines),
• acetazolamide,
• chlorpromazine,
• ethosuximide,
• haloperidol,
• lithium,
• meperidine,
• methenamine,
• phenytoin,
• phenobarbital,
• reserpine,
• ammonium chloride,
• ascorbic acid (vitamin C),
• potassium phosphate,
• antacids,
• sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer),
• potassium citrate,
• sodium citrate and citric acid,
• sodium citrate and potassium,
• stomach acid reducers, or
• antidepressants

Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Adderall During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Adderall should not be used in pregnancy. Mothers taking Adderall should refrain from nursing because amphetamines are excreted in human milk and can have undesirable effects on the child.

Additional Information

Adderall is habit forming and chronic use may lead to dependence.

Our Adderall Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.