Side effects of using Adderall

Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine) is a prescription medication composed of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is primarily used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. At the neurological level, Adderall binds to norepinephrine and dopamine receptors in the brain as well as epinephrine receptors in the adrenal gland. As a result, there is an increase in the level of “feel-good” chemicals in the brain, which improves the individual’s concentration, alertness, and focus but also causes euphoria.

Some of the common side effects symptoms of using Adderall are as follows:

• Pain in the stomach
• Loss of appetite
• Unusual weight loss
• Mood swings
• Nervousness
• Fast heart rate
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Trouble in sleeping
• Constipation
• Anxiety
• Nausea or vomiting

The mild symptoms of the side effects above-mentioned don’t need medical assistance. Still, if these symptoms are bothering you so much or are unbearable to you, you should report those symptoms to doctors and ask for medical help. You can call 911 if you feel these symptoms are life-threatening or you need emergency medical treatment. You should stop taking Adderall and tell our doctor if you experience the following serious side effects after using Adderall:

• Signs of heart problems such as pain in the chest, trouble in breathing, lightheadedness
• Symptoms of psychosis – hallucination, extreme mood swings, aggression, hostility, paranoia
• Problems in blood circulation resulting in numbness, pain, coldness, unknown wounds, discolored skin
• Seizures or convulsions
• Twitching in the muscles
• Change in the vision
• High blood pressure level
• Rapid heartbeats
• Heart attack or history thereof
• Stoke
• Depression
• Impaired thinking and reactions
• Agitation
• Irritation
• Blurred vision
• Muscles breakdown
• Allergic reaction to the medicine

You must report to your doctor from time to time if you ever experience any new symptoms or your symptoms are getting even worse.

Adderall is safe if you are taking it according to your doctor’s advice. If you take it more often than prescribed, you may suffer from many unpleasant situations. Long-term use of Adderal can cause some changes in the brain’s working, such as a decrease in the release of a chemical messenger known as Dopamine. If you use Adderal for the long term or misuse or abuse it, it can lead to physical and psychological dependence on the medicine. Inappropriate use of medication can lead to many serious side effects, including:

• Severe insomnia
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Skin disorder
• Moodiness
• Irritability
• Symptoms of psychosis such as hallucination
• Aggression
• Heart damage
• Unwanted weight loss