Benefits of Treating Adult ADHD with ADDERALL XR

If you feel your current ADHD treatment is not helping you reach your potential, you may want to consider some of the benefits of ADDERALL XR.

ADDERALL XR is the #1-prescribed brand of adult ADHD medication.

In clinical research studies:

  • ADDERALL XR was shown to be effective in nearly 75% of adults with ADHD1,7
  • In a two-year study, adults on ADDERALL XR maintained significant improvements in ADHD symptoms8
  • ADDERALL XR may significantly reduce symptoms of adult ADHD within one week1
  • The active ingredient in ADDERALL XR has been used medically for nearly 70 years7

Every medication is unique. This section will give you insight into what you can expect from ADDERALL XR if you and your doctor decide to try this treatment for your ADHD symptoms.

Effective control of adult ADHD symptoms
In clinical studies, ADDERALL XR has been shown to:

  • Increase attention span and ability to concentrate1
  • Reduce distractibility1
  • Decrease impulsive tendencies that may lead to risky behaviors) and rash decision-making1
  • Control hyperactivity (fidgeting, restlessness)1

Read more about ADHD symptoms.

It's easy to see how improvements like these may lead to greater success and satisfaction on the job, in social settings and in personal relationships. In fact, in clinical research studies, adults taking ADDERALL XR reported increased confidence in their ability to perform daily tasks.1,8

All-day effectiveness
ADDERALL XR is designed to work effectively for up to 12 hours.1,9 A single dose of ADDERALL XR in the morning may control your ADHD symptoms throughout the day.1

Study results
In clinical studies, ADDERALL XR was shown to work quickly—significantly reducing ADHD symptoms within the first week.1

What's more, in a two-year study, adults taking ADDERALL XR once-daily maintained significant improvements in their ADHD symptoms.8

Convenient once-daily dosing

  • You can take ADDERALL XR with or without food10
  • Most adults swallow a capsule whole in the morning. But if you prefer, you can also use the "sprinkle method," opening the capsule and sprinkling on soft foods such as applesauce.10 If you choose this method, be sure to eat the food immediately
    Do not chew the beads. Do not store for later use9
  • Do not take antacids while taking ADDERALL XR. ADDERALL XR should not be taken by patients who have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the last 14 days

ADDERALL XR side effects/safety
ADDERALL XR was generally well tolerated in clinical studies.1 The most common side effects in adults were dry mouth, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, nervousness, headache and weight loss. In long-term studies, 97% of side effects were mild or moderate. Side effects may diminish over time after beginning treatment.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. For a complete list of side effects, see the Full Prescribing Information for ADDERALL XR

If you are currently taking ADDERALL XR, contact the doctor concerning side effects you may be experiencing.

People with certain medical conditions should not take ADDERALL XR. Click here for more information.



 

IMS Dataview September 2006.

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