How should I take Adderall?

Take Adderall exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions , ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Do not crush or chew the extended-release form of Adderall (Adderall XR). If swallowing the capsules is difficult, a capsule can be opened and the entire contents sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce. The mixture should be consumed immediately, and not saved for later use. The mixture should be swallowed whole, without chewing the sprinkled beads. The dose of a single capsule should not be divided.

Taking Adderall in the late afternoon or evening may cause insomnia. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding when to take the medication.

Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Too much Adderall could be dangerous.

Store Adderall at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Adderall?

• Do not take Adderall if you
·have heart disease or high blood pressure;
·have arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
·have glaucoma;
·have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14 days; or
·have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.

• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
·thyroid problems;
· an anxiety disorder;
·epilepsy or another seizure disorder; or
·diabetes.

• You may not be able to take Adderall, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

• Adderall is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Adderall without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

• Adderall passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take Adderall without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

What is the most important information I should know about Adderall?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Adderall may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.
• Adderall is habit forming. Physical and psychological dependence may occur with the use of this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually.
• Do not crush or chew the extended-release form of Adderall (Adderall XR). If swallowing the capsules is difficult, a capsule can be opened and the entire contents sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce. The mixture should be consumed immediately, and not saved for later use. The mixture should be swallowed whole, without chewing the sprinkled beads. The dose of a single capsule should not be divided.