Adderall: usage and management

ADHD( attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and narcolepsy are the disorders or issues that affect that brain working. ADHD is the most common psychiatric issue. It is often seen and identified during early childhood. It may follow throughout childhood and adulthood as well. Impacting in daily life such as people may face challenges with attention, hyperactivity etc.. Narcolepsy on the other side is rare but a chronological neural disorder. It disrupts the sleep wake cycle. People may face daytime severe drowsiness and sleep attacks. They may also face sleep paralysis. For treatment of such brain disorders doctors prescribe adderall. It is prescribed because of its powerful effects to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.

Adderall and it’s working:

Adderall is a powerful drug with a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. These two drugs work on the central nervous system providing a good stimulation. It works by increasing the effects of some neurotransmitters like dopamine. This works like a magic in boosting mood, attention, alertness and one’s energy.

What are the effects of adderall ?

Adderall is good for treating ADHD and narcolepsy but it may have some side effects besides its wonderful positive effects.

Positive effects include

• Focus
• Attention
• Fast reaction time
• Improvement in emotional behaviour
• Increase in energy
• Motivation

Side effects include:

• Dry mouth
• Weight loss
• Reduced appetite
• Nausea
• Insomnia etc.

Risks and warnings

Adderall has a potential risk of misuse.It’s seen people often use it without a doctor’s prescription. Students use it to cram for exams although there is no such research that explains it can make you smarter. Athletes use it to increase their performance. All this leads to severe health issues. They may face serious risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), panic attacks, hallucination, euphoric and excitement.

Warnings: It is not meant for long term usage. High doses may path ways to significant dependency and tolerance problems. It may not be good for consumption for people suffering from cardiac problems or having a history of substance usage. Do not use alcohol along with it. Do not use it without a doctor’s prescription.

Conclusion

Adderall can be a boon for some but bane for others.This means it can be a blessing for some and a curse for others who do not use it under doctor’s supervision. Always take guidance from your doctor before taking any such medicine like adderall.