In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Adderall, also known as Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine. This video is part of a video series on mental health problems. So for more mental health related videos check out this playlist:
Hey there welcome back to how to medicate and as the title and the thumbnail of this video already suggested it will be on adderall also known as amphetamine in combination with dextroamphetamine in this video i will cover all the ins and outs how to use it we will cover side effect safety and much much more so make sure to watch the whole video so you don’t miss
Any important information now let me quickly introduce myself for those of you that have never seen a video my name is raul i’m a medical doctor from the netherlands and i’m making weekly medical videos to educate myself as well as you my viewers because i believe that medically educated people make healthier decisions which is the whole point of this video and
His entire youtube channel this video also comes with a quick disclaimer it’s meant purely informative this is not medical advice and when looking for medical advice please always contact your personal doctor and now let’s get started so as already mentioned the generic nemesis medication is amphetamine in combination with dextroamphetamine and is available under
The brand names adderall or medays which brings us to how to use this medication you can swallow the tablet or the capsule with half a glass of water and it’s best to do so during a meal this will lower your chances on side effects furthermore if you’re using a modified release tablet or a capsule it is important that you do not break it you do not chew on it
And you do not dissolve it in water as this can lower its affectivity in addition if adderall has no effect for you within several weeks it probably will not be effective and your doctor might change your dice or switch to another drug so adderall contains amphetamine and extra amphetamine which both impact your central nervous system they both interfere with
Some processes that can contribute to hyperactivity or impulse control therefore adderall can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder also known as adhd and it can be used to treat narcolepsy which brings us to the correct dosages to use and here i want to mention that i cannot provide you with specific dosages as these differ depending on the
Specific indication of use the symptoms your experience and the severity of these symptoms therefore always use the prescribed amount of frequency your doctor gave you however when treating adhd in adults with a regular tablet your doctor will most likely start with a dose of 5 milligrams 1 to 2 times each day this can then be further increased if necessary up
To a maximum dose of 40 milligrams per day when treating narcolepsy with regular tablets in adults your doctor might prescribe an initial dose of 20 milligrams per day divided over several dosages now adderall can be a very effective drug but unfortunately it also can have some serious side effects i will discuss some of the most common ones in this video but if
You’re looking for complete lists always ask your doctor check your leaflet or ask your pharmacist adderall may cause nervousness restlessness excitability irritatability agitation dizziness headaches stomach complaints nausea vomiting fever weight loss increased blood pressure increased heart rate and heart palpitations which brings us to the safety of use first
Of all be careful to combine adderall with alcohol as this can increase its side effects secondly if you’re feeling dizzy or if you’re not feeling very well then please do not drive when using adderall especially if you just started to use it as this can cause difficulties and problems while driving it’s also important to avoid drinking fruit juices or taking too
Much vitamin c at the same time of taking adderall as this can decrease its effectivity furthermore adderall can also have some interactions with other drugship taking therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor and lastly the usage of adderall can be dangerous for women who are pregnant or which are breastfeeding therefore always discuss this with your
Personal doctor now i hope you know now how to use adderall but if you have any questions let me know in the comment section below and i will do my best to answer each and every one of your questions furthermore for those of you that want to keep on learning check out the playlist in the description with more awesome medical videos if you did learn something please
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Adderall Review (Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine) – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects – Doctor Explains By HOW TO MEDICATE
