Not from one or two decades…..but Amphetamine Salts combo (Amphetamine mixed salts) have been consumed medically since early in the twentieth century to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions) mostly in both children and adolescents. It is a synthetic psycho-stimulant medicine, works as a powerful central nervous system refreshment. It is used to increase energy, alertness, euphoria (excitement), and decrease appetite. One can also use it to treat certain sleeping disorders (narcolepsy). It can become helpful in weight loss by boosting certain activity in the brain to speed up mental and physical processes. However, the overused of any medication can be psychologically and physically addictive….like that misuse or abuse of amphetamine salts combo can be habit-forming and even lead to serious problems like damage, malnutrition and psychosis. If you are not suffering from any sleep disorder, then you should not use it to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep. The effects of amphetamine have been related to mechanisms of action including connecting abundant neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HTP).
Amphetamine Salts combo is a generic name of Adderall. It is the combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts. There are four salts like Dextroamphetamine saccharate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, amphetamine aspartate monohydrate and amphetamine sulfate present in the equal amount in the Amphetamine Salts combo. It is a U.S. Food & Drug administration (FDA) approvals medicine used for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. The drug form of amphetamine salt combo increases overall efficacy as it makes the stimulant effect and withdrawals smoother. Because of the smoother stimulation effect, it is more effective for the hyperactivity aspect of the disorder and ADHD.
How amphetamine salts combowork:
When we are stressed or under pressure, the CNS (central nervous system) prepares us for physical act by generating particular physiological changes like release adrenalin and other stress hormones, increase heart rate & blood pressure, and convey blood flow in to the muscles.
This capsule prompts the brain to start this ‘fight or flight’ response. The small dose of the capsules can expel tiredness and make the user feel alert and refreshed.
How to use Amphetamine salts combo:
Amphetamine salts combo side effects:
Usually, the effects of the Amphetamine salts combo are depended on the strength of the dose, the mix of chemicals, and the physical make-up, and mood of the person taking the drug. It effects similar like to cocaine. However, when consumed under the direction of a doctor, it helps person to focus and feel more awake also reduces appetite.
Consult doctor immediately if you get some short-term effects like:
It may slow children’s growth or weight gain, so during the use of medication, checkup your child growth or weight regularly.
Follow some precautions when getting amphetamine salts combo:
How amphetamine salts combowork:
When we are stressed or under pressure, the CNS (central nervous system) prepares us for physical act by generating particular physiological changes like release adrenalin and other stress hormones, increase heart rate & blood pressure, and convey blood flow in to the muscles.
This capsule prompts the brain to start this ‘fight or flight’ response. The small dose of the capsules can expel tiredness and make the user feel alert and refreshed.
How to use Amphetamine salts combo:
Read medication guide given by your pharmacist carefully before taking Amphetamine salts combo drugs.
Amphetamine salts combo (combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine) is available in capsule form that you can take 2-3 times daily, 4-6 hours apart, with or without food.
Take first dose of the medicine in the morning as directed by your doctor. Don’t take other prescribed dose in the late afternoon or evening because it may cause trouble sleeping.
Take Amphetamine salts combo as doctor described, because it may cause sudden death and serious heart problems if it would be taken differently than how your doctor prescribes.
Generally, the dose of drugs is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. To get the most benefit from the drugs, take it regularly exactly as prescribed.
Swallow the capsules without chewing or crushing them. Many people have a fear to consume medicine whole, if you are one of them you can swallow the extended-release capsule by sprinkling the entire contents on a teaspoonful of applesauce.
Doctor starts low dose of amphetamine salts combo medicine and increase dose gradually. During the treatment, doctor may occasionally suggest stopping the pills for a short time to see whether there are any changes in your behavior or the medication is still required.
It may cause withdrawal reactions, if you are consuming it for a long time or in high doses. During the use of medication, if you get symptoms like severe tiredness, sleep problems, mental/mood changes such as depression, and then suddenly stop using this drug.
Overdose of Adderall may cause addiction of it. If you have an addiction to alcohol or drugs in the past, then the risk of addiction is very high.
Usually, the effects of the Amphetamine salts combo are depended on the strength of the dose, the mix of chemicals, and the physical make-up, and mood of the person taking the drug. It effects similar like to cocaine. However, when consumed under the direction of a doctor, it helps person to focus and feel more awake also reduces appetite.
- Immediate effects of Adderall:
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Dry mouth
- Stomach upset/pain
- Nausea/vomiting
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Nervousness
- Trouble sleeping
- Interactions
Consult doctor immediately if you get some short-term effects like:
- Mental/mood/behavior changes (such as agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, abnormal thoughts)
- Uncontrolled movements
- Continuous chewing movements/Teeth grinding
- Outbursts of words/sounds
- Change in sexual ability/desire
- Shortness of breath
- Chest/jaw/left arm pain
- Fainting
- Severe headache
- Fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, seizures
- Swelling of the ankles/feet
- Extreme tiredness
- Blurred vision
- Weakness on one side of the body
- Slurred speech
- Confusion
- Rash
- Itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- Severe dizziness
- Trouble breathing
- Blistering or peeling skin
It may slow children’s growth or weight gain, so during the use of medication, checkup your child growth or weight regularly.
Follow some precautions when getting amphetamine salts combo:
This medication contains inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other problems, so if you have any other allergies then you should talk to your pharmacist or doctor first before starting the use of medicine.
You must tell your medical history to your doctor especially about certain mental/mood conditions (such as severe agitation, psychosis), family history of mental/mood disorders like bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts), heart problems, certain eye problem, history of regular use/abuse of drugs/alcohol, kidney disease, etc.
This drug may become users dizzy, so avoid driving, using machinery, or doing any activity that requires alertness until you are ensured that you can perform such activities safely.
Before getting a surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.
Don’t use tablets during the pregnancy, because infants may be born with birth effects, born too soon with low birth weight. Take tablets only if you need it.
This drugs passes into the breast milk so it may cause unwanted effects on a nursing infant.
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