What Are the Side Effects of Adderall XR?
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Adderall XR (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts) is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Side effects that can happen if you take Adderall XR include:
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Dry mouth
- Sleep problems (insomnia)
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Irritability
- Weight loss
- Vision problems
- Restlessness
- Agitation
- Excitability
- Fear
- Weakness
- Unpleasant taste in mouth
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Tremor
- Loss of interest in sex
- Difficulty having an orgasm
- Impotence
- Increased blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
- Palpitations
What Happens with Chronic Use of Adderall XR?
Chronic use of Adderall XR may lead to dependency and symptoms such as:
- Problems sleeping
- Difficulty concentrating
- Loss of motivation
- Depression
- Irritability
- Lethargy
- Fatigue
- Aggression
- Thoughts of suicide
- If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone. All calls are confidential.
- Mood swings
- Paranoia
- Hallucinations
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Heart disease
- Weight loss
- Headaches
- Tremors
- Constipation
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References
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/021303s034lbl.pdf
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/adderall/long-term-effects
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/021303s034lbl.pdf
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/adderall/long-term-effects