Although most drugs are named after what appears to be completely and totally foreign names, most people are pretty familiar with Adderall. This is because Adderall is one of the most heavily prescribed medicines in North America, especially if you are a little younger. Adderall is commonly used to treat ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is an incredibly common condition among younger men, and it usually prevents them from doing well in school and other places that require a lot of focus and attention. Adderall is just one of the many drugs that doctors will use to treat ADHD, but it is largely acknowledged as one of the most potent. Adderall acts as a stimulant, and its effects have been compared to a large dose of caffeine, or even speed, which has lead people to use it purely for recreational usage. Of course, here we are more interested in using it for the prescribed method, which would be to help alleviate the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Here, we will be covering all of the important side effects that have been reported by patients who are using the drug. First, we will start out with the non-serious Adderall side effects and then move on to the more serious side effects that have sometimes been experienced with Adderall.
Below are the non-serious side effects of Adderall. Even though they are the less serious of the two categories of Adderall side effects listed here, they are still quite uncommon. This article should act as a sort of “heads up” to the potential side effects that have been experienced while a patient is taking Adderall. So without further ado, here are the non-serious side effects for the drug Adderall.
Common Side Effects of Adderall
- Loss of appetite is easily the most common side effect of Adderall
- As a result of the loss of appetite, many people will lose weight while on it
- Stomach pain
- Dry mouth
- Trouble being able to fall asleep
- Headache, dizziness, nervousness
- Decreased sex drive
So that concludes the non-serious Adderall side effects. Now, we are going to move onto the more serious side effects. Like a lot of drugs, the serious Adderall side effects are commonly as a result of one thing, and that is a possible allergic reaction to the drug. This would be a huge problem for anyone that is taking the drug, but with the right precautions and steps you can make sure that it won’t happen to you. Also, remember that while the serious side effects of any drug (not necessarily just Adderall) may sound scary, always remember that these side effects are pretty much unavoidable with any ADHD medicine, and the likelihood of them happening to you are so small it really shouldn’t affect your position on taking the drug. So below are the serious Adderall side effects.
Severe Adderall Side Effects
- Severe Allergic Reaction (swelling, redness and itchiness around the site where the drug was administered)
- Persistent severe migraines
- Fainting
- Increased Heartbeat
- Increased blood pressure
- Blurred Vision
- Severe stomach aches
- Seizures
- Severe nervousness or paranoia
- Severe mood swings (hostility or depression)
So those are the non-serious side effects that people have reported when taking Adderall. As always, this article should merely act as a sort of guide to the drug’s side effects, and it is ultimately up to you and your doctor to see if the drug is right for you. There are other variables to take into consideration when you are deciding if this drug is the right one for you. For instance, if you plan on being pregnant soon (or already are), then you should mention that to your doctor when getting a prescription for Adderall. This is because although rare, Adderall has been proven to sometimes cause prematurely born babies, low birth weight babies or even a difficult birth for the baby. Even though these may sound scary, chances are if you are taking Adderall with a baby, all will be fine with the proper precautions. As long as you use your judgment wisely for taking this drug, you are sure to find that it can be as safe as any other drug.
Remember that if you only suffer from a mild case of ADHD, Adderall may not be the drug for you. It is a very potent drug, and most will agree that it is even more effective than Ritalin, one of the main substitutes for Adderall. There are always less potent ways of treating the symptoms of ADHD, which should be considered by anyone who is thinking about using Adderall.