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FAQs about Adderall

Adderall FAQs 

What is Adderall?
How many people take Adderall?
What are the side effects of Adderall?
Has Adderall been banned in the United States?

What is Adderall?

Adderall is a mixture of four different amphetamine salts. Adderall is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Adderall is a prescription drug manufactured by England-based Shire Pharmaceuticals Group, PLC. Adderall has been proven to dramatically reduce hyperactivity and impulsiveness in children with ADHD. Adderall is found to help these children focus, work, and learn better throughout the day. 

How many people take Adderall?

About 1 million people in the United States use Adderall. Adderall is mainly prescribed to children. In most cases the extended, one-capsule-a-day form Adderall XR is prescribed. A U.S. subsidiary, Shire US Inc., is located in Wayne, Pa.

What are the side effects of Adderall?

Health Canada officials banned Adderall on February 9, 2005 after reports linked Adderall XR to 20 fatalities, 14 of them children, and a dozen strokes. None of these adverse reactions were caused by overdose or misuse of Aderall. More common side effects of Adderall include anorexia, insomnia, abdominal pain, emotional liability, nervousness, minor skin rashes, and convulsions. Because Adderall is made from amphetamine, it can elevate your heart rate and raise blood pressure to dangerous levels.

Has Adderall been banned in the United States?

No, Adderall has not been banned in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reviewed the same reports as the Canadian health regulators and decided to keep Adderall available for sale. A Shire spokesperson has said that the company remains confident in the safety of Adderall.

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This page was last updated on January 31, 2007.