Others that have been using Adderall illicitly may quit taking it in fear that they may fail an upcoming drug test. The drug is also used illicitly as a performance enhancer (academically and athletically), as well as a “party drug” among those attempting to attain stimulatory intoxication.Īlthough a subset of individuals with ADHD and narcolepsy may consider Adderall to be a highly effective treatment, some will end up discontinuing the medication as a result of an inability to cope with side effects and/or long-term effects. In addition to its FDA approved indications, Adderall is sometimes prescribed off-label as an intervention for refractory cases of depression and atypical anxiety in which dopaminergic dysfunction is implicated. Though its popularity may eventually fade, the name “Adderall” remains widely recognized among current-market ADHD medications, and arguably all pharmaceutical drugs. The medication is manufactured in multiple formats including: an immediate release (IR) tablet (delivering 4 to 6 hours of effect) and an extended release (XR) encapsulation (yielding 8 to 12 hours of effect). It was first approved by the FDA in 1996 for the management of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and was later approved for the treatment of narcolepsy. Adderall is a prescription medication manufactured by Shire Pharmaceuticals containing a mixture of amphetamine salts (75% dextroamphetamine and 25% levoamphetamine).
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