Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
About Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) is a mild Central Nervous System stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Adderall may help some patients for whom other medications, such as Ritalin have not been effective. The effects of Adderall can be felt after a few doses. It may take additional time to achieve the full effect and this may require adjusting dosages. Most people can achieve maximum benefit in 3 to 4 weeks.
Adderall, like all amphetamines, has a high potential for abuse. If used in large doses over long periods of time, it can cause dependence and addiction. Be careful to take Adderall only as prescribed.
Usual Side Effects
- Difficulty sleeping
- Loss of appetite
- Irritability
- Nervousness
- Stomach aches
- Headaches
- Dry mouth
- Blurry vision
- Nausea
Rare Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity
- Anorexia
- TICS
- Heart palpitations
- Abnormal liver function
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Scalp hair loss
- Psychosis
- Leukopenia
Dosages
Adderall should be initiated in small doses, with gradual weekly increments. Daily dosage above 60 mg is not recommended. Usually they start with 5 mg twice daily (before breakfast and lunch) with gradual increments of 5 to 10 mg weekly.
Adderall and Tourette Syndrome
From reading the forums It seems that Adderall is like Ritalin in that it is only given to kids with Tourette if they also have ADHD. It is hardly ever given to a kid with just Tourette Syndrome.
Personal expierence
None
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