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Back to Top A white circle with a black border surrounding a chevron pointing up. It indicates 'click here to go back to the top of the page.' The lesser-known side effects of Adderall — from a runny nose to psychosis and impaired growth Read in app Adderall can increase attention while reducing daytime sleepiness. JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images The common side effects of adderall are anxiety, dry mouth, appetite loss, and sleep issues. There are also less-common side effects like sore throat, headaches, sweating, and cough. Some of the long-term side effects of adderall are agression, dementia, tremors, and psychosis. The combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, commonly known as Adderall, is a prescription drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.When your body is still adjusting to the drug, you may experience common minor side effects like dry mouth or weight loss. However, you can also experience breathing difficulties or tingling in the hands or feet, which require emergency medical treatment.Here are the side effects you may experience after taking Adderall and when you should seek medical attention.What does Adderall do?Adderall is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, which means it increases the levels of certain chemicals in your brain. In particular, the drug increases the concentration of neurotransmitters called norepinephrine and dopamine, says Lewis Nelson, MD, medical toxicologist and chair of emergency medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.For people with ADHD or narcolepsy, this can lead to positive effects like:Increased attention and alertnessReduced daytime sleepinessIncreased concentrationDecreased restlessnessHowever, taking Adderall can also come with some uncomfortable side effects, which are typical of stimulants, says Nelson. Here are the short-term and long-term side effects that you should be aware of. Short-term side effectsIt takes about a half-hour for Adderall's side effects to kick in, says L. Eugene Arnold, MD, MEd, professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral health at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center Clinical Trials.According to Arnold and Nelson, common short-term side effects of Adderall include:Appetite lossAffect blunting, or the decreased ability to express emotion Sleep disturbanceMild increase in pulse and blood pressureDry mouthAnxietyThere are also less
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