Adderall

A Brief Guide to Adderall


Adderall is prescribed to people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (medical condition where individual has difficulty paying attention for sustained periods of time). The prescription medication may also be implemented to treat narcolepsy (sleeping disorder). Like any amphetamine-based medication, taking multiple Adderalls contains multiple risks to patients. A physician must explain all these carefully before prescribing these.


Adderall, which affect patients differently, is often prescribed to children or young adults who have trouble focusing on their schooling/work. When prescribed, the Adderall dosage will be tinkered with to match your specific needs. The bulk of patients are prescribed the 2.5 milligram (mg) tablet, which may then be adjusted in intervals of 2.5 as suitable. Adults should generally not exceed 40 mg of Adderall a day, although this can be left to discretion. Dosages are increased when the drug is used to treat for narcolepsy. In these cases, up to 60 mg worth of Adderalls may be prescribed.


The medication may be prescribed in limited doses designed to be taken multiple times throughout the day or in the form of an extended release tablet to be taken in the morning. If prescribed the former, you should space out Adderall ingestion at intervals separated by four to six hours. Swallow the tablet whole rather than chewing or crushing it. Adderall can be taken with or without food.


Due to the medication's potentially addictive nature, physicians will monitor use closely. You may be asked to discontinue taking Adderalls temporarily at certain points to see how your body responds. A physician will ask you to tell them of any history of addiction in your family before deciding whether this drug is appropriate for you. To guard against Adderall abuse, this prescription cannot be automatically refilled. You will need to schedule regular physician appointments to receive prescriptions for refills.


Additionally, you should be alert to side effects other than a habit-forming dependency. Along with common prescription medication side effects like diarrhea and headaches, taking Adderalls may increase your risk of stroke or heart attack. This is especially the case for adults who already have experienced cardiac problems.


Litigation can be advanced if adverse effects result from Adderall use. The defendant in such cases will generally be the manufacturer. Successful lawsuits depend upon demonstrating a clear and convincing link between taking Adderalls and subsequent medical problems. Generally, such lawsuits should not be advanced unless the consequences were extremely serious, such as a heart attack or death. For example, difficulty sleeping due to Adderall is not grounds for a lawsuit.


If you believe you have grounds for a lawsuit either on your behalf or concerning the death of a loved one, contact a lawyer. It should not be difficult to find a professional who specializes in litigation regarding side effects from Adderalls consumption. Such lawsuits will most likely be filed by someone working for a percentage of your settlement. Therefore, the direct cost of consultation and litigation regarding harm caused by Adderalls should not concern you.