What Happens If I Take Adderall?

Side effects of Adderall XR include headache, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dry mouth, sleep problems (insomnia), nervousness, anxiety, dizziness, irritability, weight loss, vision problems, and others.

Adderall XR (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts) is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

Side effects that can happen if you take Adderall XR include:

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Dry mouth
• Sleep problems (insomnia)
• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Dizziness
• Irritability
• Weight loss
• Vision problems
• Restlessness
• Agitation
• Excitability
• Fear
• Weakness
• Unpleasant taste in mouth
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Tremor
• Loss of interest in sex
• Difficulty having an orgasm
• Impotence
• Increased blood pressure
• Increased heart rate
• Palpitations

Chronic use of Adderall XR may lead to dependency and symptoms such as:

• Problems sleeping
• Difficulty concentrating
• Loss of motivation
• Depression
• Irritability
• Lethargy
• Fatigue
• Aggression
• Thoughts of suicide
  • If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone. All calls are confidential. 
• Mood swings
• Paranoia
• Hallucinations
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Heart disease
• Weight loss
• Headaches
• Tremors
• Constipation