What is Adderall?

Adderall contains a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Adderall is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

Adderall may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Before taking this medicine

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

You may not be able to use Adderall if you are allergic to any stimulant medicine. You may not be able to use Adderall if you have:

glaucoma;

• overactive thyroid;
• severe anxiety or agitation (stimulant medicine can make these symptoms worse);
• high blood pressure;
• heart disease or coronary artery disease;
• vascular disease or hardening of the arteries; or
• a history of drug or alcohol addiction.