Generic Name: AMPHETAMINE/DEXTROAMPHETAMINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (am-FET-a-meen/DEX-troe-am-FET-a-meen)

Adderall Oral Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to sympathomimetic drugs (e.g., epinephrine, pseudoephedrine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

• certain mental/mood conditions (e.g., agitation, psychosis)
• heart/blood vessel disease (e.g., irregular heartbeat, coronary artery disease, angina, heart failure, cardiomyopathy)
• problems with heart structure (e.g., valve problems)
• history of heart attack or stroke
• moderate or severe high blood pressure (hypertension)
• overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
• a certain eye problem (glaucoma)
• personal or family history of regular use/abuse of drugs/alcohol

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

• personal or family history of uncontrolled movements or outbursts of words/sounds (e.g., due to Tourette's syndrome)
• family history of sudden death/irregular heartbeat/rhythm
• mild high blood pressure (hypertension)
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• family/personal history of mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, depression, psychotic disorder, suicidal thoughts)
• seizures

This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.

Caution is advised when using this drug in children because it may affect weight, growth rate, and final height. The doctor may recommend temporarily stopping the medication from time to time to avoid this risk. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This drug is not recommended for use in children under 3.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Infants born to mothers dependent on this medication may have birth defects, be born too soon (premature delivery), and have low birth weight. They may also have withdrawal symptoms. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice possible mood changes, agitation, or unusual tiredness in your newborn. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Adderall Oral Side Effects

Loss of appetite, weight loss, dry mouth, stomach upset/pain, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, fever, nervousness, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.

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