What is Adderall 12.5mg and how is it used?

Adderall 12.5mg is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of hyperactivity and for impulse control. Adderall may be used alone or with other medications.

Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant.

It is not known if Adderall is safe and effective in children younger than 3 years of age.

What are the possible side effects of Adderall?

Adderall may cause serious side effects including:

• chest pain,
• trouble breathing ,
• lightheadedness,
• hallucinations,
• new behavioral problems,
• aggression,
• paranoia,
• hostility,
• numbness ,
• pain,
• feeling cold,
• unexplained wounds,
• skin color changes to fingers or toes,
• seizures (convulsion),
• muscle twitches (tics),
• vision changes,

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

The most common side effects of Adderall include:

• stomach pain,
• nausea,
• loss of appetite,
• weight loss,
• mood changes, including nervousness or irritablity,
• fast heart rate,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• dry mouth ,

Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of Adderall. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.