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stimulantEVIDENCEAUSSchedule II

Amphetamine (Adderall)

aka Adderall · Mydayis

Prescription stimulant combination (Adderall) for ADHD and narcolepsy. Stronger than methylphenidate.

Dose range5–30mg
Half-life10h
Onset30min
Safety2/5high evidence base

Mechanism of action

Releases dopamine and norepinephrine from vesicles (releasing agent). Inhibits reuptake. Stronger effect than methylphenidate.

Benefits

  • ADHD symptoms

    EVIDENCEA

    Hundreds of RCTs.

Side effects

  • Insomniacommonmoderate
  • Appetite suppressioncommonmoderate
  • CV stress (HTN/HR)commonmoderate
  • Significant abuse potentialcommonsevere

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