What is Adderall?
Adderall and Adderall XR are prescription drugs manufactured by Shire Pharmaceuticals that are used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a condition more commonly known as ADHD. Traditionally, ADHD was diagnosed only in children; however, the number of adults diagnosed with ADHD has increased significantly over the past few years. Presently, Adderall is prescribed to both adults and children over the age of 6 who suffer from ADHD. Adderall, which contains a combination of the stimulants amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, is designed to stimulate the central nervous system.
Adderall Side Effects
Common side effects of Adderall may include difficulty sleeping, restlessness, nausea, irritability, loss of appetite, twitching, muscle tremor, and mood changes. Adderall may also be linked to side effects that can be significantly more harmful. Adderall is an amphetamine, which means there is a potential for abuse involved when taking the drug. Patients who use amphetamines for extended periods of time may develop a dependency. In addition, those who take amphetamines for extended periods may suffer from symptoms of withdrawal when they cease taking them. Since amphetamines raise blood pressure and pulse rate, there also exists a risk of cardiovascular side effects like heart attack or stroke. Adderall may be linked to additional negative effects including suppression of growth, weight loss, psychosis, and exacerbation of tics and Tourette's syndrome.
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FDA Label Change
Patients who have underlying structural heart defects, such as abnormal arteries or valves and abnormally thickened walls, as well as patients with high blood pressure, blood vessel disease, overactive thyroid, or a history of drug abuse, may be at a higher risk of developing severe harmful side effects. These harmful side effects include the risk of sudden death. In 2004, the FDA made a label change for Adderall to include a warning that patients who suffer from these types of underlying heart defects are at an increased risk of suffering from harmful side effects. Those individuals who take medication known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, or MAOI, to treat depression are warned not to take Adderall, as the combination of drugs may result in very severe or even fatal side effects such as coma or seizure.
Sudden Death and Adderall
In 2005, Health Canada, the Canadian drug regulatory agency, suspended the sale of Adderall XR in Canada due to reports of the sudden deaths of 12 children in the United States who were prescribed Adderall XR. Those who died were all children between the ages of 7 and 16, and these deaths occurred between 1999 and 2003. Some of the children who died had known existing heart defects, which may have put them at a greater risk of severe side effects. In August of 2005, Adderall was allowed back on the market in Canada with new warning labels that alert patients of the danger to those with existing structural heart abnormalities and of the dangers of abuse/misuse of Adderall. Some reports link Adderall with the sudden deaths of as many as 20 people worldwide.
Questions and Consultations
If you or a family member has used the prescription drug Adderall and noticed adverse side effects, such as dependency or cardiovascular problems, you should contact a physician immediately. If you would like to discuss your rights, are interested in more information on Adderall litigation, or if you have information about the cases that you would like to share with us, please click here to fill out a short evaluation form, and a member of Seeger Weiss LLP’s experienced staff will call you to discuss your potential rights concerning Adderall. Attorney consultations incur no obligation on your part and all initial consultations are free of charge and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Seeger Weiss LLP has office locations in both New York and New Jersey and its attorneys practice in courts throughout the country.
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