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Adderall is an amphetamine prescribed to people with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Since 1996, this prescription drug has been prescribed to 40 million people in the United States alone. Many students report exaggerating or falsifying symptoms to obtain an Adderall prescription. Some parents are even playing a role in helping their children obtain these medications wrongfully.
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Chemically, Adderall is a combination of dextroamphetamine (dexedrine) and amphetamine and is potentially addictive. For this reason, you must follow your doctor's instructions explicitly. Never take a larger dose than the one prescribed and never take your medication more often than instructed.
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Ziai says about 90 percent of his patients on Adderall have lost weight. He credits Adderall (along with a prescription for Glucophage, a diabetes medication) with helping Alex and many others avert diabetes.
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Using Adderall for prolonged periods of time may lead to drug dependence or addiction. Clinical experience suggests that in psychotic children, stimulant drugs like Adderall may exacerbate symptoms of behavior disturbance and thought disorder. Chronic use of Adderall has been associated with sudden death or stroke. Adderall may be associated with growth inhibition. Your child’s physician should be monitoring your child’s growth during Adderall treatment.
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Adderall, a “cocktail” mixture of four different amphetamine salts, was first developed about 20 years ago and marketed under the name Obetrol for weight loss and diet control. In 1996 the FDA approved Adderall for unrestricted use for treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder and Adderall is quickly becoming a physician favorite for the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder in children.
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Adderall is approved for use in children over age 3 years. It is generally started at a dose of 2.5mg in children under age 5 and gradually increased as necessary. Older children often start with a 5mg dose. These double scored tablets are available in sizes of 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg and 30mg.
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