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What is Adderall 30mg?

Adderall 30mg is a prescription medication that contains two drugs: amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It belongs to a class of medications called stimulants. It’s most commonly used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It’s also used to treat narcolepsy.

Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine increase the availability of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain. Together, these brain chemicals play a vital role in wakefulness and attention.

Side effects Adderall 30mg

Common side effects of Adderall include:

• headaches
• dizziness
• anxiety
• difficulty sleeping
• decreased appetite
• stomachache

Children taking stimulant medications such as Adderall 30mg may also experience:

• temporarily delayed growth
• tics
• moodiness and irritability

In some cases, Adderall 30mg may cause more serious side effects. People should phone a doctor right away if they notice the following symptoms in themselves or a child in their care while taking Adderall:

• blurred vision
• increased blood pressure and heart rate
• chest pain
• shortness of breath
• fainting
• cognitive impairments
• hallucinations
• aggression
• delusional thinking
• racing thoughts

The risk of serious side effects is higher among people with certain preexisting medical conditions, such as:

• heart problems or heart defects
• a history of stroke or heart attack
• high blood pressure
• circulatory problems
• hyperthyroidism
• seizures
• glaucoma
• depression or anxiety
• bipolar disorder
• drug misuse or addiction
• recent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors
• an allergy or hypersensitivity to stimulant drugs

Dosage Adderall

The dosage depends on which condition Adderall is treating and the age of the person taking it.

As a treatment for ADHD

The FDA do not recommend Adderall for children under 3 years of age.

Children aged 3–5 years should begin with a starting dosage of 2.5 milligrams (mg) per day. If necessary, a doctor may increase the daily dose by 2.5 mg at weekly intervals to establish the minimum effective dosage.

For children aged 6 years or above, the recommended starting dosage is 5 mg once or twice per day. The doctor may increase the daily dose by 5 mg each week until they find a dosage that works.

For adults with ADHD, the starting dosage of Adderall is 5 mg once or twice per day. If necessary, a doctor may then increase the daily dose by 5 mg at weekly intervals.

The recommended maximum daily dose (MDD) for adults with ADHD is 40 mg.

As a treatment for narcolepsy

Although it is rare, narcolepsy can sometimes occur in children under the age of 12 years.

For children 6–12 years in age, a doctor may prescribe Adderall at an initial dosage of 5 mg per day. They may increase the daily dose by 5 mg each week, stopping when they find the optimal dosage.

For children and adults aged 12 years and above, the FDA recommend a starting dosage of 10 mg per day. A doctor may raise the daily dose by 10 mg each week if necessary.

The MDD for adults with narcolepsy is 60 mg per day. A person will need to divide this amount into two or three smaller doses and take them throughout the day, rather than taking all 60 mg at once.