Drawbacks

You are more likely to have the following side effects if you are between the ages of 18 and 60, do not take any other medications, or have any other medical conditions:

• The most frequent adverse effects include insomnia (inability to sleep), headache, dry mouth, loss of appetite, agitation, and nausea.
• May also result in twitching, stiffness, or tightness of the muscles, heart palpitations, constipation and other GI issues, weight loss, changes in libido, alopecia (hair loss), and raised blood pressure.
• high likelihood of dependence, particularly when used for an extended period of time.
• high likelihood of abuse. may be desired by drug addicts or those that suffer from addiction disorders. Misuse may result in cardiovascular events or abrupt death. An identical form of psychosis to schizophrenia has been brought on by overdosage.
• Increased anxiety, tension, and agitation; potential to exacerbate pre-existing psychiatric conditions such bipolar illness, psychotic disorder, or mania.
• Until the full effects of Adderall are understood, use caution when driving or using machinery as it may impair judgment or reaction times.
• According to reports, giving youngsters aged 7 to 10 years old frequent Adderall may temporarily halt their growth. If growth suppression is suspected, doctors should keep track of patients' height and weight and consider interrupting treatment.
• may make peripheral circulation issues, seizure danger, and vision issues more likely.
• People who have certain heart issues might not want to use this medication since even at recommended dosages, the risk of sudden death increases. People who have thyroid disease, glaucoma, psychological illness, a history of drug misuse or agitation, tic disorders, seizures, liver or kidney disease, or circulatory issues may also not be suited.
• Possible drug interactions include those with other antidepressants, heart disease treatments, blood thinners, decongestants, tramadol, and proton pump inhibitors.
• Serotonin syndrome is characterized by mental status changes (such as agitation, hallucinations, coma, and delirium), a rapid heartbeat, flushing, trembling or tight muscles, and stomach problems (including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea).
• When Adderall is abruptly stopped, particularly in people who have been taking more than the advised dose, extreme weariness and depression have been recorded.
• There have only been a few occurrences of priapism, which are painful erections that last more than six hours.
• Use of Adderall during pregnancy is not advised unless the possible benefits outweigh the risks. There are no controlled trials examining its use in pregnant women in humans. Case studies show severe congenital bone deformities and other birth problems, and animal research shows amphetamine prenatal exposure causes long-term neurochemical and behavioral changes in pups.