Adderall Review (Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine) - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Doctor Explains

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:58:55 +0000

In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Adderall, also known as Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine. This video is part of a video series on mental health problems. So for more mental health related videos check out this playlist:
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Generic name: Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine.
Brand names: Adderall and Mydayis.
Available as a tablet and capsule.

How to use it?
- Tablet: swallow it whole with half a glass of water during a meal. This may lower the side effects
- Extended release tablets or capsule: swallow it whole with half a glass of water during a meal, but do not crush, chew, break, or open them. This can lower their effectivity.

When to use it?
Adderall contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Those have a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, and impact the part of your brain which contributes to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Adderall can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms.Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.

- However, when treating ADHD symptoms with regular tablets in adults: a usual starting dose would be 5 mg orally 1 or 2 times a day. This can be slowly increase up to a maximum dose of 40 mg per day.
- When treating narcolepsy with regular tablets in adults your doctor might prescribe an initial dose of 20mg per day divided over several dosages.

What are common the side-effects?
Adderall may cause nervousness, restlessness, excitability, irritability, agitation, dizziness, headache, fear, anxiety, agitation, tremor, weakness, blurred vision, sleep problems (insomnia), dry mouth or unpleasant taste in the mouth, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, hair loss, loss of appetite, weight loss, loss of interest in sex, impotence, difficulty having an orgasm, increase blood pressure, increased heart rate, and heart palpitations.

Safety:
First of all be careful to combine Adderall with alcohol. As this might increase its dazing effects.
In addition, it can be dangerous to drive while using this drug. As it can cause you to become drowsy, sleepy and/or dizzy. If you experiencing any of these side effects than please do not drive. This is especially true for the first few weeks you are using it.
Furthermore, adderall can have interactions with other drugs your are taking. always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
And avoid drinking fruit juices or taking vitamin C at the same time you take Adderall. These can decrease the effectivity of adderall.

We will end this video by taking a look at the safety of Adderall during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Unfortunately, adderall can be dangerous for you and your unborn baby. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.

- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

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Literature:
1: Durbin K. (2021). Adderall. Drugs, Know More, Be Sure.

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