The three main symptoms of ADHD are:

• Inattention
• Hyperactivity
• Impulsivity⁴

Inattention may be the primary problem with some people, while hyperactivity and impulsivity may be the main problem with others. Most people with ADHD have problems in all three symptom areas.

Symptoms of ADHD may lead to:

• Difficulty in school or at work
• Troubled relationships with family and peers
• Low self-esteem

Approximately 80% of children with ADHD continue to experience symptoms of ADHD into adolescence, and approximately 65% will continue to experience symptoms into their adult life.⁸

Medications like ADDERALL XR have been shown to be effective in at least 70% of children with ADHD and nearly 75% of adults with ADHD.⁹

ADHD medication benefits

ADHD medications such as ADDERALL XR are thought to work by restoring the balance between certain chemicals in the brain and are among the most successful treatments for ADHD. Medications like ADDERALL XR have been shown to significantly improve the core symptoms of ADHD—inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

• ADDERALL XR is the #1 prescribed ADHD medication†
• ADDERALL XR may significantly reduce symptoms of ADHD within one week
• A single morning dose of ADDERALL XR works quickly and offers all-day control of ADHD symptoms
• In a study, 83% of parents preferred ADDERALL XR to the medication their child was taking before
• ADDERALL XR has been evaluated for safety in over 20 clinical studies (including pediatric, adolescent, or adult)
• The active ingredient in ADDERALL XR has been used medically for nearly 70 years