What happens when you take Adderall and you do not need to?

Answer 1

Here are the side effects of taking Adderall:

• constipation
• diarrhea
• difficulty sleeping
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• headache
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• nervousness
• restlessness
• stomach pain or upset
• unpleasant taste
• vomiting

Taking this drug when you don't need it also adds the risk that you will have a serious or fatal side effect - when a doctor prescribes medicine, he takes a medical history to know if it is safe for you to take that drug.

Here is what might happen if you take Adderall when you have not seen a doctor and gotten a legal prescription for it - from the Adderall website:

Do not use Adderall if you have any of the following conditions:

Heart disease
Hardening of the arteries
High Blood Pressure
High pressure in the eye (glaucoma)
Overactive thyroid gland

Never take Adderall within 14 days of taking an antidepressant classified as an MAO inhibitor, including phenelzine sulfate. A potentially life-threatening spike in blood pressure could result.

Your doctor will not prescribe Adderall if you have ever had a reaction to similar stimulant drugs. The doctor will also avoid prescribing Adderall if you appear agitated or are prone to substance abuse.

If you have even a mild case of high blood pressure, take Adderall with caution. Be careful, too, about driving or operating machinery until you know how Adderall affects you. It may impair judgment and coordination.

Adderall can make tics and twitches worse. If you or a family member has this problem (or the condition called Tourette's syndrome), make sure the doctor is aware of it. Amphetamines such as Adderall have also been known to aggravate symptoms in seriously disturbed (psychotic) individuals.

If the problem is attention-deficit disorder, the doctor will do a complete history and evaluation before prescribing Adderall, taking particular account of the severity of the symptoms and the age of your child. If the problem is a temporary reaction to a stressful situation, Adderall is probably not called for.

At present, there has been no experience with long-term Adderall therapy in children. However, other amphetamine-based medications have been known to stunt growth, so your doctor will need to watch the child carefully.

If your child has a heart condition, an amphetamine like Adderall should generally not be used. Sudden death has been reported with amphetamine treatment in children with heart problems.

Warning signs of a massive overdose include convulsions and coma. Symptoms of Adderall overdose may include:

Abdominal cramps, assaultiveness, changes in blood pressure, confusion, diarrhea, hallucinations, heightened reflexes, high fever, irregular heartbeat, nausea, panic, rapid breathing, restlessness, tremor, vomiting

If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency treatment immediately.

Answer 2

Yes. Taking a prescription drug without a prescription for it is always a bad idea.

From drugs.com:

"Amphetamines [like Adderall] have a high potential for abuse and addiction. Misuse of amphetamines may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse events."

In not so uncommon cases, as is the case with me, Adderall could be potentially dangerous. It can lead to shortness of breath that doesn't go away for over a day and numb/tingling feeling in your extremities. If that happens to you, I suggest you go to the doctor pretty fast.

Answer 3

Short Answer:

If a non-prescribed user takes "one pill" of Adderall they will experience the same benefits and side effects (described below in more detail) that a prescribed user does. Taking Adderall is equally as (un)healthy for the non-prescribed user depending on certain aspects of the individuals health and/or presence of conflicting medications. Simply put, unless you have high blood pressure or heart problems you'll be okay. Most people will benefit from a stimulant in the same manner as those with ADHD, even if they're "normal". Taking one pill will most likely not harm you, not cause any unbearable side-effects, long-term problems etc. All users must be careful, this drug is prone to cause dependence.

Longer answer, elaborating some important points...

Like I said before, generally you will experience the same benefits that prescribed users do such as: mild euphoria, increased focused, extended mental stamina, boost to self-confidence/mood/overall wellbeing etc. You will also experience the negative side effects such as: insomnia, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, increased blood pressure, rapid heart-rate, weight loss, impotence etc.

The overall sensation and efficiency of Adderall is subjective, therefore your personal experience would differ slightly from everyone else. These effects also vary greatly depending on the dose taken and personal tolerance. If you're asking because you want to experiment (or already have) with a friend's Adderall after hearing about its magical properties, but are afraid and/or unaware of possible negative side-effects, then i suggest you do some more research. This should always be done extensively before you take any new prescription drugs, prescribed to you or not.

I personally was prescribed for a little over 6 months, and my advice is to stay away from Adderall altogether. It takes the effort out of everything and makes you happier, whats not to love right? The initial benefits don't last for very long and your tolerance builds quickly. In essence its putting blinders on your brain. Adderall only lets you focus on the trees instead of the forest. It removes your mind from long-term goals, hides your true personality, has an obvious negative impact your health, and the list goes on. Equivalent results can be achieved by natural means without the negative side-effects such as completely ruining your sleep patterns. When you take that first pill you'll feel on top of the world. Then you'll try in once more to cram for a test, or party all night. You'll want to take it again and again over time, building up that situational dependence, never running out of situations that draw you back to it. Don't get sucked in, don't take the one pill. You'll be much better off.

Answer 4

Instead of being calm you act as if you had adhd