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What Is Adderall?

Adderall is the brand name for a combination of two drugs: dextroamphetamine and amphetamine . It’s given to people who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or narcolepsy (sudden attacks of sleep, especially in the daytime). It works by changing some of the naturally occurring chemicals in your brain. Specifically, it increases the amounts of dopamine and norepinephrine in your brain. Dopamine plays a role in feeling pleasure and motivation. Norepinephrine helps you stay awake, think clearly, and pay attention. Adderall can have many side effects, but they are mostly mild. (Photo Credit: Chris Gallagher/Science Source) People with ADHD have trouble with paying attention, impulsiveness, and sitting still. Adderall can improve focus, decrease restlessness, and help control impulsive behavior (including the hard-to-stop habit of interrupting people). But like other medications , it comes with possible side effects.

Some Adderall side effects, such as dry mouth , don’t need medical treatment. But if you get other symptoms, such as pain when you pee, you should tell your doctor right away.

If you take a generic version of Adderall, the two drug names (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine) will be on your medicine bottle. The generic type costs less, but that’s about the only difference you’ll notice. Generic dextroamphetamine/amphetamine has the same benefits and the same risk of side effects as brand-name Adderall. Common Adderall Side Effects

Many common side effects will get better or go away as your body gets used to the medicine. They might include: Anxiety

Dry mouth

Weakness

Stomachache

Headache Weight loss Constipation Less interest in sex Unusual sense of well-being Difficulty keeping an erection Twitching If you have any of these side effects, ask your doctor how long they are likely to last, as well as what to do if they don’t get better. Can Adderall cause headaches? Yes, headaches can be a common side effect of Adderall, according to the manufacturer. One 2022 review of available studies and clinical trials found that children with ADHD were more likely to have headaches than those without ADHD, and that headaches were a frequent […]

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