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The long-term effects on mental health disorders in later life of chronic use of methylphenidate is unknown. [203] A 2009 FDA review of 49 clinical trials found that approximately 1.5% of children in clinical trials of medications for ADHD had experienced signs or symptoms of psychosis or mania.
The adverse side effects of Adderall are many and varied, but the amount of substance consumed is the primary factor in determining the likelihood and severity of side effects. [20] [31] Adderall is currently approved for long-term therapeutic use by the USFDA. [20]
A 2015 study examined the long-term effects of stimulant medication for ADHD, and reported that stimulants are a highly effective treatment for ADHD in the short term when used properly. [89] The findings for long term effects were limited. However, this study concluded that stimulant medication is a safe and effective treatment for ADHD.
The slow and long-acting nonstimulant atomoxetine (Strattera), is primarily a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and, to a lesser extent, a dopamine reuptake inhibitor. [14] It is sometimes prescribed in adults who do not get enough vigilant concentration response from mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall) or get too many side effects.
What Is Adderall? Adderall is a brand name for a medication that contains a combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. Most commonly prescribed for ADHD, Adderall can also be used to treat ...
Thanks to a recent surge in interest in adult ADHD, researchers are learning more about how ADHD affects the lives of those who have it – and how to treat it. Heide Benser/ The Image Bank via ...
The 16-year-old has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and takes Adderall to control it. But when Brundidge went to refill it, her pharmacy was out of the drug.
Levoamphetamine [note 1] is a stimulant medication which is used in the treatment of certain medical conditions. [10] It was previously marketed by itself under the brand name Cydril, but is now available only in combination with dextroamphetamine in varying ratios under brand names like Adderall and Evekeo.