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Adderall This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Adderall but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Why is Adderall prescribed? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is used as part of a treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age). Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine tablets are also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep). The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is in a class of medications called central nervous system stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Recent news articles mentioning Adderall SHIRE PLC: Final Results  -  21 Feb 2007 FinanzNachrichten.de, ADDERALL® (immediate-release mixed amphetamine salts) was sold to Duramed for $63 million in August 2006. * FOSRENOL - Hyperphosphatemia. Pediatric studies lead to more information on drug labels  -  Feb 1, 2007 AAP News (subscription) Labeling changes for orlistat, sumatriptan, methylphenidate, mixed amphetamine salts and levetiracetam will assist the practitioner in choosing therapies Adderall drives pharma division at Johnson Matthey  -  Jan 30, 2007 OutSourcing-Pharma.com, ...and Johnson Matthey's agreement with Barr Pharmaceuticals to supply active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts), Shire Licenses the North American Rights for SPD754 (apricitabine ...  -  Jan 23, 2007 PharmaLive.com (press release), ...expected product approval dates of SPD503 (guanfacine extended release) (ADHD), SPD465 (extended release triple-bead mixed amphetamine salts) (ADHD), Shire licenses the North American rights for SPD754 (apricitabine ...  -  Jan 23, 2007 PipelineReview.com (press release), ...(guanfacine extended release) (ADHD), SPD465 (extended release triple-bead mixed amphetamine salts) (ADHD), MEZAVANT™ (SPD476) (mesalazine) in Europe, How should Adderall be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine comes as a tablet and an extended-release (long acting) capsule to take by mouth. The tablet is usually taken 2-3 times daily with or without food. The extended-release capsule is usually taken once daily in the morning with or without food. Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine combination should not be taken in the late afternoon or evening because it may cause difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take dextroamphetamine and amphetamine exactly as directed. You may swallow the extended-release capsule whole, or you may open the capsule and sprinkle the entire contents on a teaspoonful of applesauce. Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. Do not store the applesauce/medication mixture for future use, and do not divide the contents of one capsule into more than one dose. Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine and increase your dose gradually, not more often than once every week. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking dextroamphetamine and amphetamine from time to time to see if the medication is still needed. Follow these directions carefully. Other uses for Adderall [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Before taking candesartan, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to candesartan, benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), irbesartan (Avapro), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), losartan (Cozaar), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), sulfas, telmisartan (Micardis), trandolapril (Mavik), valsartan (Diovan), or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially barbiturates; diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); medications for diabetes; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen [Motrin, Advil], naproxen [Naprosyn, Aleve], and others); other medications for high blood pressure; potassium supplements; and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, kidney, or liver disease or diabetes. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking candesartan. What side effects can Adderall cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: nervousness restlessness difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body headache changes in sex drive or ability dry mouth stomach pain nausea vomiting diarrhea constipation loss of appetite weight loss bad taste in mouth Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: fast or pounding heartbeat shortness of breath chest pain excessive tiredness slow or difficult speech dizziness or faintness weakness or numbness of an arm or leg seizures mood changes motor tics or verbal tics psychosis (loss of contact with reality) hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist) mania (frenzied or abnormally excited mood) aggressive or hostile behavior changes in vision or blurred vision fever blisters or rash hives itching swelling of the eyes, face, tongue, or throat difficulty breathing or swallowing hoarseness Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine may cause sudden death in children and teenagers who have heart defects or serious heart problems. This medication also may cause sudden death, heart attack or stroke in adults, especially adults with heart defects or serious heart problems. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication. Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine may slow children's growth or weight gain. Your child's doctor will watch his or her growth carefully. Talk to your child's doctor if you have concerns about your child's growth or weight gain while he or she is taking this medication. Talk to your child's doctor about the risks of giving dextroamphetamine and amphetamine to your child. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. Brand names for Adderall [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Adderall®