Side Effects In Adderall
Children are subject to the same adverse Adderall side effects as adults using amphetamines, with the most common amphetamine and Adderall side effects being loss of appetite, weight loss and insomnia.
In most cases, the Adderall side effects are mild but some Adderall side effects, though rare, are life threatening. Parents need to be clear about the benefits of Adderall medication as well as the potential Adderall side effects of using these drugs before choosing to place their child on prescription ADHD medication.
Adderall medication can be helpful in the short term in controlling Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms but many doctors feel the potential Adderall side effects should be carefully weighed before prescribing drugs like Adderall medication.
Common Adderall side effects include:
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Dizziness
Other Adderall side effects include:
- Nervousness
- Irritability
- Over stimulation
- Restlessness
- Unpleasant taste
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Euphoria
- Feelings of suspicion and paranoia
- Addiction
- Tolerance (constant need to raise the dose)