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Adderall

Amphetamine aspartate + Amphetamine sulfate + Dextroamphetamine saccharate + Dextroamphetamine sulfate

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6.9  Effectiveness
6.3  Side Effects
7.3  Holistic Benefits

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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 7.02 7.04 4.84 58 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
Appetite 16.7% 34.2% 25.4% 15.8% 7.9%
Balance/Equilibrium 1.9% 5.6% 78.5% 11.2% 2.8%
Blood Pressure 2.8% 10.3% 80.4% 5.6% 0.9%
Breathing 0.9% 9.3% 83.3% 5.6% 0.9%
Confidence 7.1% 8% 42.5% 27.4% 15%
Coordination/Motor Skills 1.8% 9.9% 44.1% 33.3% 10.8%
Digestion 2.8% 8.4% 78.5% 9.3% 0.9%
Emotional Well-being 4.5% 17.9% 36.6% 28.6% 12.5%
Energy 8.8% 14.2% 15.9% 32.7% 28.3%
Eyesight 0.9% 6.4% 89% 3.7% 0%
Memory 6.2% 7.1% 33.9% 31.2% 21.4%
Mental Clarity 8% 13.4% 21.4% 21.4% 35.7%
Pain 0.9% 3.7% 90.7% 4.7% 0%
Patience 5.3% 27.4% 36.3% 16.8% 14.2%
Sexual Health 1.8% 12.7% 72.7% 8.2% 4.5%
Skin Complexion 2.8% 5.6% 86% 4.7% 0.9%
Sleep 12.5% 29.5% 32.1% 20.5% 5.4%
Stress Level 2.8% 15.9% 47.7% 25.2% 8.4%
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Commonly Reported Adderall Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 98% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Anxiety 50% 31.2% 9.4% 9.4% 0%
Blurred Vision 84.4% 12.5% 3.1% 0% 0%
Body Odor 84.6% 6.6% 2.2% 2.2% 4.4%
Breathing Difficulties 87.1% 6.5% 3.2% 3.2% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 84.6% 7.7% 0% 0% 7.7%
Change in Weight 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 93.8% 3.1% 0% 0% 3.1%
Confusion 93.5% 3.2% 0% 0% 3.2%
Constipation 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Crying / Sadness 78.4% 9.1% 3.4% 5.7% 3.4%
Depression 81.4% 7% 7% 2.3% 2.3%
Diarrhea 84.4% 6.7% 2.2% 4.4% 2.2%
Difficulty Urinating 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Dizziness 79.6% 15.7% 2.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Drowsiness 87.2% 6.4% 5.3% 1.1% 0%
Dry Mouth 37.5% 0% 18.8% 25% 18.8%
Emotional Oversensitivity 73% 11.2% 4.5% 7.9% 3.4%
Erectile Dysfunction 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 84.4% 10.1% 0.9% 2.8% 1.8%
Fever 93.3% 3.3% 3.3% 0% 0%
Gas 83.3% 13.3% 3.3% 0% 0%
Headache 63.3% 15.6% 11% 9.2% 0.9%
Insomnia 51.6% 19.4% 9.7% 16.1% 3.2%
Irregular Heartbeat 74.2% 9.7% 9.7% 3.2% 3.2%
Irritability / Impatience 53.3% 28.6% 12.4% 3.8% 1.9%
Mood Swings 62.9% 19.6% 9.3% 4.1% 4.1%
Muscle Cramping 83.3% 13.3% 0% 3.3% 0%
Nausea 85.1% 6.9% 3% 4% 1%
Nervousness 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 30.8% 23.1% 15.4% 15.4% 15.4%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Ringing in Ears 83.3% 8.3% 8.3% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 93.3% 3.3% 3.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 90.3% 6.5% 3.2% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 87.1% 3.2% 3.2% 6.5% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Adderall Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 85.9% 9.4% 3.1% 1.6% 0%
Anorexia 0% 50% 0% 50% 0%
Anxiety 33.3% 0% 66.7% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 34.1% 14.3% 23.1% 19.8% 8.8%
Body Odor 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Change in Weight 55.6% 18.9% 15.6% 6.7% 3.3%
Constipation 80% 9.2% 7.7% 3.1% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 88.2% 7.1% 1.2% 2.4% 1.2%
Diarrhea 81.5% 10.8% 3.1% 3.1% 1.5%
Difficulty Urinating 96.5% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 0%
Dry Mouth 47.8% 8.9% 17.8% 16.7% 8.9%
High Blood Pressure 83.3% 8.3% 0% 8.3% 0%
Insomnia 49.3% 23.9% 14.9% 6% 6%
Reduced Libido 86.7% 4.4% 4.4% 4.4% 0%
Reproductive System Disorders 96.5% 1.2% 0% 2.4% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 81.2% 6.2% 7.8% 1.6% 3.1%
Vomiting 96.5% 2.4% 1.2% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Adderall
Since taking Adderall Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 0.8%
Blindness 0.8%
Fall 2.4%
Hospitalization 4.8%
Seizure 1.6%
Stroke 0.8%
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User Comments about Adderall
19 Jan 2012 It helped a little but after taking it you become extremely hyperactive for about an hour. Dry mouth persists all day, and then i felt moderately anxious at the end of the day.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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04 Jan 2012 I have taken Adderall for more than ten years now, I think it is time for a dosage increase or decrease, It all depends on body chemistry and tolerance.
   —Posted by Grace
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18 Nov 2011 Adderall helps my attention span and focus on my studies.
   —Posted by hamoodi
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03 Nov 2011 Adderall has really helped me keep my attention. I just don't like how it will sometimes keep me up at night. I wish I could find a way to keep myself focused without having to take adderall within 4-6 hours before bed. If I take it then, then I have difficulty sleeping.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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14 Oct 2011 I've never had body odor. To the point that I only wore deodorant if I knew I was going to have a stressful day, like an interview. Since I started taking adderall I have terrible BO that deodorant won't even work on. It is very clear. Days I don't take Adderall, such as the weekend, no BO. Days I do, I have BO. My doctor thinks I'm crazy for thinking it's due to adderall, but it seems pretty clear to me.
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