Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) Side Effects

Signs of Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) allergy: difficulty breathing, hives (rash on your body), swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat—If you experience any of these symptoms, please call 911 or seek emergency medical care at the nearest emergency room (ER).

Some of the common side effects of Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) are listed below. Tell your doctor if these adverse effects are severe or do not go away over time.

• Loss of appetite, weight loss
• Stomach pain
• Fast heart rate
• Mood swings, feeling nervous
• Dry mouth
• Headache, dizziness
• Insomnia (sleep problems)

Rarely Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) can cause more serious adverse reactions. Tell your doctor right away if you experience symptoms such as:

More common:

• Bladder pain, bloody or cloudy urine, lower back or side pain
• Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• Increased urge to urinate

Less common:

• Chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting - signs of heart-related problems
• Confusion, excessive sweating, fast heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shivering, severe muscle rigidity or twitching, loss of coordination - signs of serotonin syndrome
• Paranoia, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there), especially in children and teenagers
• New or worsening mental symptoms of depression, mania, and paranoia
• Numbness, pain, skin color changes, unusual sensitivity to temperature in the fingers or toes, signs of unexplained wounds on fingers or toes - signs of circulation problems
• Seizures, especially in patients with a history of seizures
• Eyesight changes or blurred vision
• Slowing of growth (height and weight) in children

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of Adderall. Contact your doctor for advice about side effects if you have severe symptoms or if your symptoms do not improve over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adderall Overdose:  In case of a known or suspected overdose, immediately call your doctor or the local poison control center. If the person can’t be awakened, has had a seizure, or has trouble breathing, call 911 and get emergency medical treatment. Adderall overdose symptoms may include restlessness, tremor, hyperreflexia (twitching, spasticity), rapid breathing, confusion, and hallucinations. Other overdose symptoms are panic states, fever, and rhabdomyolysis (a breakdown of muscle tissue).

NOTE: Adderall is a prescription drug that is the property of the respective owners and is intended for use only by them. Never share your prescription medication with others or use someone else’s Adderall.

Source: FDA