Adderall 20mg

Description

Adderall 20mg is a combination of four salts of amphetamine and scientists classify it as a central nervous system stimulant. This puts it in the same category as caffeine and cocaine. Doctors prescribe Adderall 20mg to people with signs and symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (excessive sleepiness) because it speeds up and heightens certain processes in the body.

Short-Term Adderall  Side Effects

When Adderall 20mg is used appropriately and for short periods of time, it can have a positive effect controlling the symptoms in ADHD. Adderall effects on the brain can improve a patient’s ability by boosting alertness, attention and energy levels. This also causes Adderall to have other effects such as an increased heart rate, weight loss, difficulty in sleeping and feeling of anxiousness. Some negative effects of Adderall include:

Cardiovascular and Adderall 20mg

One big concern of patients is that this drug makes them sleepy and tired, or, vice versa, they have a problem with how to sleep on Adderall 20mg. Doctors usually answer this by explaining that Adderall is a stimulant drug and it is better taking it in the morning to reduce some of the side effects during the night.

• Palpitations
• Tachycardia
• Increased blood pressure
• Myocardial infarction
• Heart failure
• Fatigue

Central nervous system

One serious side effect to consider is the risk of developing mental health problems including depression, unusual behaviors and bipolar disorder. The chances of taking Adderall and depression symptoms developing is increased if there is a history of depression in the family. After starting Adderall, anxiety symptoms might worsen which can be treated separately. In the case of children, when taking Adderall psychosis may develop in the form of hallucinations and delusions.

• Restlessness
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Depression
• Tremor
• Aggression
• Psychosis

Gastrointestinal and Adderall 20mg

• Dry mouth
• Diarrhea
• Altered taste
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss

Weight loss and Adderall 20mg

It also can suppress your appetite, and a growing number of people will come to their doctors with the intention of using it as a weight loss quick fix. However, using Adderall for weight loss can result in severe side effects including heart problems, addiction, and mental illnesses.

Long-term Effects of Taking Adderall 20mg

Adderall 20mg is not meant for long-term treatment because generally, ADHD tends to disappear with adulthood. There are various risks associated with taking Adderall long-term; however, these risks are accentuated if Adderall is abused and/or taken in large doses. Taking a stimulant drug like Adderall changes a person’s brain chemistry which has an effect on their motivation and reward systems. This will change how a person feels and how they can feel pleasure. Mood disorders are a big concern when it comes to using Adderall long-term. Other long-term effects may include:

• Difficulty in sleeping
• Fatigue
• Increased blood pressure
• Abnormal heart rhythms
• Headaches
• Dry mouth
• Difficulty in breathing
• Aggression
• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts
• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Weight loss
• Tremors

The danger of Adderall 20mg is that it is a very strong stimulant which can often lead to life-threatening side effects. There is also the possibility of overdose which is the most dangerous side effect caused by Adderall. Overdosing on Adderall can lead to heart attack, stroke and liver failure. Combining Adderall and alcohol potentiates Adderall effects, and when these substances are combined, the risk of a fatal overdose is dramatically increased.

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