How Long Does Adderall Stay In Your System?
How long is Adderall in your system
This Adderall stays in the system for 12 hours, covering the needs of the tasks and some difficulties of the night. The Adderall XR comes in a capsule form in 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, or 30mg.
Adderall is a drug that is prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit disorder. There comes his name (from the English term: Attention Deficit Disorder).
It is currently a medication that is most often prescribed in adults and is quite popular among the university community, as well as among young professionals and also among athletes, which has generated a lot of controversies.
What exactly is the Adderall?
Adderall XR is a stimulating drug from the amphetamine group, used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in other countries, because Anvisa does not approve its use, and therefore cannot be marketed in Brazil.
The use of this substance is highly controlled, as it has a high potential for abuse and addiction, should only be used by medical indication and does not exclude the need for other therapies.
This remedy acts directly on the central nervous system, increasing the levels of brain activity, and, for this reason, it has been used illegally by students to improve their performance in tests.
What is it for
Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant, indicated for the treatment of narcolepsy and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
How to take
The recommended dose of Adderal in children between 6 and 17 years of age is 10 mg, once a day in the morning, which can be increased by doctor’s recommendation to a dose of 30 mg.
In adults, the recommended dose is 20 mg, once a day, in the morning.
Dosages should be adapted to the patient’s characteristics according to the recommendation of the psychiatrist.
Possible side effects
Adderall increases brain activity leaving the person more awake and focused for longer.
Some of the most common side effects include decreased appetite and weight loss, difficulty sleeping or insomnia, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, nervousness, fever, dry mouth, headache, anxiety, dizziness, increased heart rate, diarrhea, tiredness, and urinary tract infections.
Who should not use
Adderall is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, with advanced arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, agitation states and a history of drug abuse.
It is also not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children under six years of age.
In addition, the doctor must be informed about any medication that the person is taking.
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