What is Adderall used for?

Answer 1

Adderall is normally used to treat attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A person can be diagnosed with both or with just one of the above. Some psychiatrist may also prescribe it for people diagnosed with depression that is not responding very well to the usual meds of antidepressants.

Adderall is known to be abused and is a controlled substance.

Adderall is also used to treat narcolepsy. Although it is a drug of abuse, studies have shown that the abuse is not usually among those who take it for ADD or ADHD or Narcolepsy but, instead, among those who take it who do not have these conditions.
Adderall is usually used to treat ADD, ADHD, and narcolepsy. It is sometimes also used for weight loss.

Answer 2

Adderall is classified as a Schedule II controlled Substance. As such, it is illegal to obtain without a handwritten prescription from a licensed medical professional.

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What do you want it for? My psychiatrist prescribes it to me to help balance out some of the side effects of other meds I'm on.

And yes it is illegal to obtain or use Adderall without a prescription - but ADD or ADHD are not the only reasons Adderall is prescribed.

Sorry but I won't say why I'm on it...no point in making it easier for anyone to abuse this med. But I am under the care of a psychiatrist AND a GP - they keep in touch at my request because Adderall can be addicting and I want someone to keep an eye on my usage.

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Yes, now you have to keep in mind that doctors prescribe medication everyday for things that the specific medication wasn't licensed for... Adderall is a highly abused drug, but the flip side is that it's a highly maintained drug as well. NOT everyone abuses it. Doctors prescribe it for ADHD, weight loss (less common) some use it to tweak the meds that some are already on, narcolepsy, some may prescribe it for other things. I have known it prescribed for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It's not a medication to abuse that's for sure. If you and your doctor have a good relationship you should be able to ask about medications available. I do ask my doctor about medications I have heard about... it's what you SHOULD be able to do...If your doctor know's your history, knows what you need then you will know what medications are right for you. It's trial and error, Adderall is not an exception. I take 30mg Adderall XR 3 times daily. It's a good medication I take it for ADHD, and to tweak some of the medications I am already on. It works good. But there is a medication out there even better then Adderall : ) If you know what it is.. and your insurance will pay for it... Dexidrene Spanules are longer acting then Adderall XR, most people don't get the full 8-10 hour effect out of it. The spanules are longer acting and better overall. But you do have to take double the dose, to equal what you would take of XR, and getting most insurance to pay for that is CRAZY.: )

Adderall is also prescribed for the fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis.

It is also prescribed for Narcolepsy

Answer 3

Typically, adderall is used for ADD and ADHD. it is also approved for narcolepsy. the main ingredient in adderall, amphetamine salts, was first put on the market as a weight loss drug called "Obetrol." however, they took obetrol off the market because of the abuse potential and possible nasty side effects. Even though adderall (amphetamine) isn't prescribed for weight loss anymore, people commonly use it for that reason.

Answer 4

Reasons that a doctor will prescribe Adderall would vary on the person. The main reason would be to conrol ADHD. It is like a illegal drug since many people abuse it, and pretend to have ADHD.

Answer 5

Adderall is usually used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

Answer 6

adderall is prescribed to adults to help them focus or stay calm, doctors may also prescribe it for weight loss

Answer 7

Adderall would usually be prescribed for an individual who has been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. Some doctors are now prescribing it for depression and weight loss.

Answer 8

Adderall is used mainly for ADD and ADHD.

Answer 9

To help with their ADD/ADHD