Adderall XR (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts) is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
The immediate-release version of Adderall lasts about four to six hours per dose, and Adderall XR, extended-release, is taken once daily.
However, Adderall can remain in a person’s system after the last use, and can be detected in:
- Urine: for 72 to 96 hours
- Blood: for up to 46 hours
- Saliva: for 20 to 50 hours
- Hair: for up to 3 months
The amount of time the drug can be detected in a person’s system depends on a number of factors, such as:
- Urine pH
- A person’s weight
- Frequency of use
- Dosage
- Last use
What Are Side Effects of Adderall?
Even though Adderall is a prescription medication, it is often abused and people can become addicted or overdose.
Side effects of Adderall XR include:
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Sleep problems (insomnia)
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Irritability
- Weight loss
- Vision problems
- Restlessness
- Agitation
- Excitability
- Fear
- Weakness
- Unpleasant taste in mouth
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Tremor
- Loss of interest in sex
- Difficulty having an orgasm
- Impotence
- Increased blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
- Palpitations
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Adderall?
Chronic use of Adderall XR can lead to dependency and symptoms such as:
- Problems sleeping
- Difficulty concentrating
- Loss of motivation
- Irritability
- Depression
- Lethargy
- Weight loss
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Aggression
- Mood swings
- Paranoia
- Hallucinations
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Heart disease
- Tremors
- Constipation
- Thoughts of suicide
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone. All calls are confidential. You may also visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for more information.
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/021303s034lbl.pdf
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/adderall/