Adderall is a prescription drug used to treat ADHD. It can also be used as a performance enhancer or recreational drug because of its ability to make someone feel focused and energized for hours on end.
However, Adderall has negative side effects that are not always discussed with the patient before prescribing. This blog post discusses what exactly Adderall does to your body and why you should think twice before taking it for any reason!
What Is Adderall?
Adderall is a prescription drug used to treat ADHD. It’s also sometimes prescribed for narcolepsy, but it can be addictive and abused because of its ability to make someone feel focused and energized for hours on end.
What Does Adderall Do To Your Body?
The effects of an overdose vary depending on the person taking it, their weight, other medicines they are taking or if alcohol was taken at the same time as Adderall. Some common side effects from long term use include paranoia, hallucinations, sleep problems like insomnia and depression. Other side effects may occur such as increased heart rate or blood pressure which could lead to stroke-like symptoms in some patients) , liver damage (which can cause dangerous levels of
Adderall is a prescription drug manufactured by Shire that contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It was originally used as an over-the-counter weight loss medication but it has since been taken off the market due to its addictive qualities.
It’s now primarily prescribed for ADHD, which means if you don’t have this disorder, your doctor will most likely not prescribe Adderall for you.
Amphetamines are “uppers” because they increase alertness while decreasing appetite or need for sleep; dextroamphetamines (like those found in Adderall) also help people with ADHD concentrate more easily on certain tasks. The problem is when these drugs are abused: they can be addictive because they cause a surge in the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin.
The onset of these drugs is almost immediate, which means your body will crave more quickly than it would for other substances like alcohol or cigarettes. This usually leads to an addiction since people with ADHD use Adderall as relief from their symptoms rather than just on rare occasions when prescribed by a doctor.
Adderall Side Effects
Side effects include headaches, dryness in mouth, insomnia (which can lead to depression), cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) and mania–a mental state characterized by hyperactivity and euphoria that often occurs alongside psychotic episodes.
Other side effects are more long-term: cognitive impairment even without abuse; addiction; mood swings.
In addition, ADHD medications can cause sudden death in people with heart problems or defects such as Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome. People who have a history of cardiac events are advised to consult their doctor before taking an Adderall prescription for management of ADHD symptoms.
How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your Blood, Urine and Saliva?
The half-life of Adderall is approximately 11 hours. For most people who take the drug, it will be out of their system within a day or two. An acute overdose can last three to four days in your bloodstream and up to 12 weeks in your saliva and urine. According to Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs), ADHD medications are disproportionately involved in prescription drug abuse–especially when compared with other psychotropic drugs such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, antiepileptics or antihypertensives.
Adderall has a short half-life. This is the amount of time it takes for half of the substance to be gone from your body. The drug’s main ingredient, dextroamphetamine, will stay in your body for 10 hours on average if you are an adult, 11 hours if you are a teen who weighs less than 166 pounds and 9 hours if you are a child.
How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your Urine?
How long Adderall stays in your urine depends on how much you take and how often. On average, it can be found for two to four days after use. But if you use Adderall a lot and other amphetamines, it can last up to a week in your urine.
Additional Information on Adderall detection in Urine
There are a few factors that will affect how long the drug remains in your body. The following variables may influence whether or not you should take another urine test:
(1) Your weight and age, as stated above
(2) How often you use Adderall * What other substances you have taken; for example if cigarettes, alcohol, or other drugs have been used
(3) Your liver function
(4) Your kidney filtration rate.
How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your Blood?
Adderall can be detected in the blood. After taking an Adderall tablet, it takes 3 hours for the drug to reach a peak plasma concentration. A study showed that after taking a 20 milligram capsule, it takes 6 hours for the drug to be at maximum concentration in your blood.
Additional Information on Adderall detection in Blood
If ingested orally, the peak time for Adderall in your blood is about two hours. It will last one to six hours. If injected intravenously, it can be found up to 24 hours later and up to three days if taken rectally (use of a suppository). The drug metabolizes quickly; however, some people may metabolize it slower than others, which may be the explanation for why some people can take Adderall every day.
How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your Saliva?
Adderall can be found in a saliva drug test about five to ten minutes after last use. It can stay in your saliva for up to 72 hours. But if you smoke or ingest other substances, the test will not work well.
How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your Hair?
The hair test has been shown to take a month or two before you are free of the trace amounts of drugs.
Factors That Affect Drug Duration
The duration of a drug varies depending on how it is ingested and factors like the individual’s health, frequency of dosing, tolerance to the drug, metabolism rate and other drugs taken.
There are many factors that can affect how long Adderall stays in your body. These include:
How much and what type of food you eat– eating foods high in fat, protein or sugar will slow down the process
Physical activity level – people who have a higher physical activity level may show more drug metabolites than those with lower levels
Age – because it is a stimulant substance, younger children metabolize this quicker then adults do
Physiological Makeup
A person’s physical health can affect how long Adderall stays in their body. Some things that make it go faster are height, weight
Stress Levels
Mood can also affect how long Adderall stays in your system. For example, if someone is feeling stressed, they will absorb the drug quickly.
Drug Metabolism and Drug Detection Times
Some factors that decide how long Adderall stays in your system are: body weight, age and drug metabolism.
Frequency of Use
people who take Adderall once a week, the drug will clear their body in six days. This is an improvement from people who take the drug 4 times per week, which takes 12 days to clear completely.
Dosage
The more Adderall you take and the stronger the dosage, the longer it will stay in your system. Extended-release versions of Adderall may be traced in your body for a longer duration than immediate-release formulations.
How Long Does Adderall Last?
The effects of Adderall will start in 45 to 60 minutes and last four to six hours. It can take up to 12 hours for the effects of Adderall XR capsules. The effect will start in 30-60 minutes, and it lasts up to 12 hours. The peak effect is four-seven after taking this medication.
How to Get Adderall Out of Your System?
How drugs stay in the body varies depending on your metabolism, body weight and frequency of drug use. The best way to clear Adderall from your system is to simply wait for the body to cleanse itself naturally – don’t try taking a masking agent or vitamin B3 as they will have no effect.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, most products intended to conceal detectable quantities of illicit substances (such as cocaine and marijuana) from laboratory testing do not work.
Adderall is a habit-forming medication, meaning that it can be difficult to get out of your system. If you are someone who takes the drug daily for ADHD or narcolepsy symptoms and then stops taking Adderall altogether, withdrawal symptoms (including extreme fatigue) may begin within 12 hours.
Some people have found success in reducing their dosage gradually over a period of days before stopping completely. This will help mitigate some physical side effects associated with discontinuing use suddenly without tapering off properly beforehand.
How to get Treatment for Adderall Addiction?
If you think that you have a problem with Adderall addiction, there are some steps you can take to find treatment for your condition.
– Talk to friends and family members about what’s going on in order to get support
– Seek out an outpatient or residential drug addiction rehabilitation center near where you live
– Find substance abuse counselors and therapists who work with adults over the age of 13 through online substance directories
– Contact your insurance provider. They may cover at least part of the costs associated with therapy sessions, rehab programs, therapy providers and prescription medications if they’re prescribed by a healthcare professional as well as other methods of treatment only available in hospitals (such as detoxification).
Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care, should not replace the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider.