Description

AD 1 0 (Adderall 10 mg)

Generic Name: amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

Pill with imprint AD 1 0 is Blue, Round and has been identified as adderall 10mg. Adderall is used in the treatment of narcolepsy; ADHD and belongs to the drug class CNS stimulants. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Adderall 10 mg is classified as a Schedule 2 controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).

Regardless of indication, amphetamines should be administered at the lowest effective dosage, and dosage should be individually adjusted according to the therapeutic needs and response of the patient. Late evening doses should be avoided because of resulting insomnia.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. In children from 3 to 5 years of age, start with 2.5 mg daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 2.5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.

In children 6 years of age and older, start with 5 mg once or twice daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. Only in rare cases will it be necessary to exceed a total of 40 mg per day. Give the first dose on awakening; additional doses (1 or 2) at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.

Where possible, drug administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if there is a recurrence of behavioral symptoms sufficient to require continued therapy.

Narcolepsy

Usual dose 5 mg to 60 mg per day in divided doses, depending on the individual patient response.Narcolepsy seldom occurs in children under 12 years of age; however, when it does, dextroamphetamine sulfate may be used. The suggested initial dose for patients aged 6 to 12 is 5 mg daily; daily dose may be raised in increments of 5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. In patients 12 years of age and older, start with 10 mg daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 10 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. If bothersome adverse reactions appear (e.g., insomnia or anorexia), the dosage should be reduced. Give the first dose on awakening; additional doses (1 or 2) at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.

Some side effects of Adderall 10mg are :

Weight loss Loss of appetite Diarrhea Fever Headache Patients consuming Adderall rarely experience any serious issues; some of them are : A rise in blood pressure Signs of blood flow problems in the fingers or toes like numbness, pain or coldness Behavioral changes like agitation, aggression, mood swings or depression Uncontrolled movements Change in sexual desires/abilities Frequent or prolonged erections in males Shortness of breath Seizures Nausea Blurred vision Slurred speech Fainting Also, Adderall might increase the level of serotonin in the body, causing a severe but rare condition of Serotonin Syndrome. It increases the risk of interaction of the medication with other drugs that might cause severe side effects with the association of Adderall and other drugs. Symptoms of increased Serotonin are : Fast heartbeat

Hallucinations

Loss of coordination

Twitching muscles

Severe dizziness

More Common

Bladder pain

Bloody or cloudy urine

Difficult, burning, or painful urination

Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

Frequent urge to urinate

Lower back or side pain

Stomach pain

Stomach pain

Weight loss

Mood changes

Fast heartbeat

Headache

Dizziness

Insomnia

Dry mouth



Less Common