Get Informed: Adderall
Active Ingredient(s)
Amphetamine Salts
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This product contains a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which are believed to have an effect on norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Sep-02 9:16 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Sep-02 9:02 PM
Other Names
- Adderall XR
- Adderall
- Amphetamine Salts
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category
- C
Black Box Warning
This product has a black box warning relating to its risk of abuse, dependence and serious cardiovascular events.
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 19 Jan 1960
- Est US Patients*
- 4,548,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Adderall or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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What is Adderall used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 34,200 patients that use Adderall (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Attention Deficit Disorder | 91% |
mild
severe
|
| Chronic Fatigue | 26% |
mild
severe
|
| Depression | 9% |
mild
severe
|
| Other | 2% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Adderall work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 34,200 users taking Adderall (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 86%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Adderall outweigh the bad things.
- 2%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Adderall.
Common Side Effects of Adderall
iGuard regularly polls our more than 34,200 users taking Adderall (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
42% of patients experience side-effects on Adderall
6% of patients experience significant side-effects on Adderall
Most Common Side Effects...
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Insomnia
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Weight Loss
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Anxiety
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Mood/Behavior Changes
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Dryness
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Loss of Appetite
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Tremor
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Restlessness
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Itch/Rash, Vision Changes
Global Patient Feedback for Adderall (Amphetamine Salts) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I have Bipolar w/ rapid/mixed episodes.I go through cycles where I would fall asleep like I had extreme narcolepsy.Since I started the adderall I havent had any really bad mood shifts.It's like adderall was the missing link in the med combos I have trying to get right for 10yrs.We thought it might throw me into mania,so we went week by week at a very low dose and slowly raised it.I wish they would consider this for more bipolar patients.
29 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-08-18 03:50:19
Question/Comment:
What is the maximum does of adderall xr and adderall immediate release you can take a day?
38 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-08-13 15:11:26
Question/Comment:
To the post on 7/2, I am 30 y/o and I take 140 mg of Adderall a day. I am the same as you. I sleep about 16 hours straight, get up go to work, take and hour nap at lunch, come home at 4 and I'm asleep by 5 for the night. Its frustrating, I know. I also take 400mg of provigil, but nothing changes. I wish I knew what would help, but I wanted you to know you aren't alone.
30 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-04 23:39:12
Question/Comment:
PLEASE people I am DESPERATE for your help....I am hypothyroid and I have been taking Synthroid for YEARS...my thryroid is no longer the problem...I have been bedridden for 3 years, I am 22 and I literally would not get out of bed for less than 10 grand because I'm so TIRED every waking minute...I went to my doctor and said please put me on adderall!! he did and it's NOT HELPING...can my case really be that unique??
22 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-02 21:56:58
Question/Comment:
I saw a notice that Adderal can worsen my hypothyroid condition. How exactly does this happen and how much should I be concerned?
55 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-05-02 21:34:51
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Increased heart rate and blood pressure are side effects of Adderall - if your thyroid hormone dose is too high, you can also experience increased heart rate and blood pressure. Make sure your doctors are aware that you are on both medications - attending your regular check ups and reporting any side effects will help your doctor identify any potential problems with your Adderall or thryroid hormone replacement doses.
Posted: 2010-05-23 21:12:19
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