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Adderall |
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- Description - |
Adderall is prescribed in the treatment of attention-deficit disorderwith hyperactivity, the condition in which a child exhibits a short attentionspan and becomes easily distracted, overly emotional, excessively active, andhighly impulsive. It should be used as part of a broader treatment plan thatincludes psychological, educational, and social measures.
Adderall is also prescribed for narcolepsy (uncontrollable attacks ofsleep). |
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Changes in sex drive,constipation,depression,diarrhea,dizziness,dry mouth,exaggerated feelings of well-being,headache,high blood pressure,hives,impotence,insomnia,loss of appetite,mental disturbances,overstimulation,rapid or pounding heartbeat,restlessness,stomach and intestinal disturbances,tremor,twitches,unpleasant taste,weakened heart,weight loss,worsening of tics (including Tourette's syndrome) |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Antihistamines such as Benadryl and Chlor-Trimeton
Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate
Drugs that make the urine more acid, such as Uroquid-Acid No. 2
Fruit juices and vitamin C
Glutamic acid (an amino acid related to MSG)
High blood pressure medications such as Calan, Esimil, HydroDIURIL, Hytrin, Procardia, and Serpasil
Lithium (Lithonate)
Major tranquilizers such as Haldol and Thorazine
Meperidine (Demerol)
Methenamine (Urised)
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Propoxyphene (Darvon)
Seizure medications such as Dilantin, phenobarbital, and Zarontin
"Tricyclic" antidepressants such as Norpramin, Tofranil, and Vivactil
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- Manufacturer - |
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Shire US Inc |
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7900 Tanners Gate Lane, Suite 200 |
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Florence, KY 41042 |
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USA |
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