What is Adderall?

Adderall is the brand name for the combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. It’s a prescription stimulant used primarily to treat ADHD or narcolepsy (daytime sleepiness).

The medication alters certain naturally-occurring chemicals in your brain by enhancing the effects of neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and, to a lesser degree, serotonin. Order now

It comes in either an immediate-release tablet or a time-release capsule (Adderall XR).

Before taking this drug, talk with a doctor about any preexisting physical or mental health problems you have and list all other prescription and over-the-counter medications you take. Certain other medications may interact with Adderall and cause serious side effects.

These medications can also include:

• certain anti-depression medications
• certain blood pressure medications
• seizure medications
• blood thinners
• decongestants
• stomach acid medications, including antacids and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

Using this drug without a prescription can lead to misuse or dependence, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) database for prescription and nonprescription drugs.

When prescribed and taken as directed, it effects on the central nervous system can provide some positive effects. You may feel more awake as well as become more focused and calm.