Possible side effectsĪdderall increases brain activity leaving the person more awake and focused for longer.
In adults, the recommended dose is 20 mg, once a day, in the morning.ĭosages should be adapted to the patient’s characteristics according to the recommendation of the psychiatrist. The recommended dose of Adderal in children between 6 and 17 years of age is 10 mg, once a day in the morning, which can be increased by doctor’s recommendation to a dose of 30 mg. What is it forĪdderall is a central nervous system stimulant, indicated for the treatment of narcolepsy and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This remedy acts directly on the central nervous system, increasing the levels of brain activity, and, for this reason, it has been used illegally by students to improve their performance in tests. The use of this substance is highly controlled, as it has a high potential for abuse and addiction, should only be used by medical indication and does not exclude the need for other therapies.
What exactly is the Adderall?Īdderall XR is a stimulating drug from the amphetamine group, used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in other countries, because Anvisa does not approve its use, and therefore cannot be marketed in Brazil. It is currently a medication that is most often prescribed in adults and is quite popular among the university community, as well as among young professionals and also among athletes, which has generated a lot of controversies. There comes his name (from the English term: Attention Deficit Disorder). The Adderall XR comes in a capsule form in 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, or 30mg.Īdderall is a drug that is prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit disorder. This Adderall stays in the system for 12 hours, covering the needs of the tasks and some difficulties of the night.