Adderall is another name of amphetamine, truly to be called the brand name of which is adderall. It ia medicine which is salt based and it is used fro both attention deficit hyperactivity and narcolepsy. it is a brain stimulant drug. It increases the amount of dopamine and neropinephrine in the brain. Like any other drug, Adderall has also some side effects which range from common and less severe to uncommon but severe. Let’s have a look on Aderrall side effects which should not be ignored in order to lead a healthy life.
Adderall is a common drug , mostly used in the treatment of followings.
- attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
- narcolepsy
- extreme fatigue
- insomnia
- irritability
- mental depression
The side effects caused by adderall have different severity levels. Some of the uncommon and less severe side effects of Adderall are as follows:
- It causes constipation.
- Diarrhea is another common but less severe issue.
- The user may bear dry mouth.
- Headaches become quite common.
- Loss of appetite is also observed.
- Dizziness is another side effect.
- The user of adderall may appear nervous.
- Nausea is also felt at times.
- Restlessness is another issue regarding which the user of adderall complains.
- Pain in stomach may also be felt.
- The user may also feel trouble in having proper sleep.
- Unpleasant taste is another common issue.
- The user may feel himself weaker than before.
- Frequent vomits are another common side effect of adderall.
- The user also under goes weight loss.
Some of the uncommon and severe side effects of Adderall are as follows:
- Severe allergic reactions like rashes and hives appear on skin
- The user may suffer difficulty in breathing
- Tightness in the chest is also felt by the patient.
- Swelling of mouth also takes place
- The user may also undergo the problem of blurred vision.
- Random shifts in moods are exhibited by by some of the patients.
- Depression is also suffered by the women.
- Painful sexual intercourse is another side effect along with decrease in sexual desires.
- The user may also suffer severe pain in abdomen
- Some of the users may also feel dizzy.
- The user may get faint sometimes.
- Irregular heartbeat is another severe but less common side effect.
- The user may also suffer with fever.
- Bad sore throat is also observed in some cases.
- Chills are also reported.
- Aggression is also exhibited by the user of Adderall.
- Hallucinations are also reported in a few cases.
- Numbness of arms or legs is another less common but severe side effect that has been reported.
- Painful urination is another side effect.
- Severe weight loss is also faced by the user.
- Shortness of breath is also reported in a few cases.
- Some users also exhibit the side effect of slurred speech.
- Uncontrolled muscle movement is also observed.
- The user may also feel unusually tired
The use of Adderall also leads to some other Adderall side effects that are related to other systems of the body. Let’s have a look on them.
Side effects On Cardiovascular System:
Chronic use of Adderall may lead to the following side effects on cardiovascular system.
- Tachycardia is also felt by the user.
- Palpitations
- The user may also undergo the elevation in his blood pressure.
- Restlessness
- Myocardial infection
- In some cases, sudden death may also occur.
Side Effects On Central Nervous System:
It includes:
- Psychotic disorders
- Over stimulation
- Restlessness
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Euphoric condition is also reported inmmany cases.
- Sometimes, the user may feel depression also.
- Dyskinesia is another problem.
- Tremors are felt.
- Headaches are also suffered by the user.
- Tourette’s syndrome is also reported.
- Seizures
Side Effects On Gastrointestinal System:
Use of Adderall may lead to the following side effects on cardiovascular system.
- Dry mouth
- Unpleasant taste
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Anorexia
- Weight loss
Allergic Reactions:
It includes:
- Urticaria
- Rashes
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Side Effects On Endocrine System:
The side effects of Adderall on Endocrine system includes Impotency and change in libido. In other words sexual desires and patterns undergo a drastic change.
Side Effects On Respiratory System:
the use of Adderall alsoleads to the side effects of respiratory system like Dyspnea.
Dermatologic Reactions:
It includes:
- Urticaria
- Photosensitivity reaction
- Sweating
Other general side effects are also reported. These are as follows:
- Plasma Corticosteroids increase in level and it happens in the evenings.
- Interference of Adderall with the determination of urinary steroid.
- Headaches may occur
- Tooth infections and disorders are also reported.
- Asthenia is also reported in some cases.
- Speech disprders may alsotake place.
- Twitching is also observed in many cases of the use of adderall.
These are the major side effects of Adderall. There are also some other side effects that are uncommon but quite severe side effects. That includes endocrine, cardiovascular, central nervous system, and dermatologic and other general side effects. On observing any of these side effects, the user should pay an immediate visit to the doctor in order to avoid any drastic effect in future.
Adderall side effects range from less severe to severe and from common to rare side effects. On observing any of the above mentioned side effects, an immediate visit to a doctor should be made. Even before taking this medicine, one should consult the doctor and all details regarding one’s health should be provided to the doctor. Any ailment that is being suffered by the patient should be shared with the doctor; so that he must prescribe the medicine after taking all condition in account. Adderall is an effective drug but should not be taken without doctor’s recommendations. The side effects should not be ignored.