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Adderall

Amphetamine aspartate + Amphetamine sulfate + Dextroamphetamine saccharate + Dextroamphetamine sulfate

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6.8  Effectiveness
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7.5  Holistic Benefits
RateADrug users have reported 8 side effects and 7 holistic benefits for this medication.
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The generic name of this medication is amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and brand name is Adderall.

The active ingredients of this medication are amphetamine aspartate, amphetamine sulfate and dextroamphetamine.

Adderall is manufactured by Shire Pharmaceuticals Group.

Mainly used in treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
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Adderall XR 7.11 7.29 4.64 27 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Adderall, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Skin Complexion 0% 10.7% 78.6% 10.7% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 15.2% 30.3% 27.3% 27.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 7.1% 60.7% 25% 7.1%
Appetite 25.7% 45.7% 20% 0% 8.6%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 6.2% 31.2% 46.9% 15.6%
Sleep 18.2% 39.4% 21.2% 12.1% 9.1%
Digestion 0% 3.6% 85.7% 10.7% 0%
Eyesight 0% 13.3% 80% 6.7% 0%
Memory 0% 3% 21.2% 45.5% 30.3%
Pain 0% 10.7% 85.7% 3.6% 0%
Confidence 2.9% 5.9% 35.3% 35.3% 20.6%
Patience 0% 32.4% 20.6% 23.5% 23.5%
Stress Level 0% 21.4% 39.3% 28.6% 10.7%
Breathing 0% 13.8% 79.3% 6.9% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 17.9% 78.6% 3.6% 0%
Energy 0% 14.7% 5.9% 41.2% 38.2%
Mental Clarity 0% 3% 9.1% 33.3% 54.5%
Sexual Health 0% 19.4% 58.1% 16.1% 6.5%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Body Odor 66.7% 16.7% 0% 0% 16.7%
Breathing Difficulties 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Change in Libido / Sex Drive 50% 25% 0% 0% 25%
Cold Symptoms 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Crying / Sadness 84% 4% 4% 4% 4%
Depression 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 57.1% 0% 14.3% 14.3% 14.3%
Dizziness 79.3% 20.7% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 83.3% 8.3% 4.2% 4.2% 0%
Dry Mouth 50% 0% 25% 25% 0%
Emotional Oversensitivity 76.9% 11.5% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8%
Fatigue 76.7% 16.7% 3.3% 3.3% 0%
Headache 60% 20% 13.3% 6.7% 0%
Insomnia 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Irregular Heartbeat 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 42.4% 45.5% 12.1% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 63% 14.8% 14.8% 3.7% 3.7%
Nausea 84.6% 15.4% 0% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 25% 50% 0% 25% 0%
Ringing in Ears 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
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Other Possible Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Cramping 87% 13% 0% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 35.7% 14.3% 21.4% 25% 3.6%
Body Odor 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Change in Weight 46.2% 23.1% 19.2% 7.7% 3.8%
Constipation 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 83.3% 12.5% 4.2% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 40.7% 3.7% 40.7% 7.4% 7.4%
High Blood Pressure 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Insomnia 50% 23.1% 19.2% 3.8% 3.8%
Reproductive System Disorders 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 87% 4.3% 4.3% 0% 4.3%
Vomiting 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Adderall
Since taking Adderall Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 2.8%
Hospitalization 5.6%
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User Comments about Adderall
17 Dec 2009 I take adderall 20mg in the evenings to study and for late night classes. I take vyvanse in the morning and it usually lasts until about 4pm. The adderall holds me over for the rest of the evening. I would take adderall more often but I hate that the effects only last 4-5 hrs and I do not want to have to take medicine 3-4 times a day. The side effects were intense when I first began the medication (especially appetite loss, and dry mouth) but they have decreased significantly with time. Also, the effectivity of lower dosages decreases ( I started with 5 mg in the evening and now I am up to 20 mg) I try not to take it when I don't NEED to because it looses it's effect if I take it too frequently. Overall I am very satisfied with my increased ability to focus for longer periods of time, stay alert when driving, I am less distractible, but it doesn't make me feel funny like other medicaitons in the past. I feel like I am still the same person- just more focused and productive.
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25 Jul 2009 Although Adderall benefited my education, it also has caused me to a lot of weight.
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13 Jul 2009 This medication is highly addictive and will create momentary mental clarity with long term suffering due to taking constant doses of amphetimine salts. You can loose your good health and vitality by taking this mediaction, it will eventually ruin your life. Find alternative methods even if they may be harder at first than popping a pill in the end it will save your life and lively hood.
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26 Jun 2009 It helps a lot when trying to study for a test. I would spend hours trying to focus but that has changed since I've been taking it.
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26 May 2009 I was unable to sleep, however it benefited my energy level throughout the day
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