Do not take Adderall if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) within the past 14 days. Serious, life threatening side effects can occur if you take Adderall before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to amphetamine and dextroamphetamine or if you have:

*heart disease or moderate to severe high blood pressure (hypertension);

*arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);

*overactive thyroid;

*glaucoma;

*severe anxiety

tension

agitation;

*if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction

Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects. Before using Adderall, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

*a congenital heart defect;

* high blood pressure;

*heart failure, heart rhythm disorder, or recent heart attack;

*a personal or family history of mental illness, psychotic disorder, bipolar illness, depression, or suicide attempt;

*epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

*tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Adderall. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. It could also cause premature birth, low birth weight, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes Adderall during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Adderall can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use Adderall without telling your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby. Long term use of Adderall can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the child using Adderall is not growing or gaining weight properly. How should I take Adderall? This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Adderall. Store Adderall at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Adderall is a drug of abuse and may be habit forming. Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. You should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription. Using Adderall improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Adderall and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

*fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;

*feeling light headed, fainting;

*increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);

*tremor, restlessness, hallucinations, unusual behavior, or motor tics (muscle twitches)

Less serious side effects may include: *headache or dizziness; *sleep problems (insomnia); *dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth; *diarrhea, constipation; *loss of appetite, weight loss; or *loss of interest in sex, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.