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What Does Adderall Do?

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It most commonly prescribed to treat ADHD. It is also used for a few other medical conditions like narcolepsy. This is a stimulant drug that helps people who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder pay attention and focus. It can also be used to help with behavioral problems. This drug is a central nervous system stimulant. It increases the production of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. When most people hear the word “amphetamine,” they usually think of crystel myth . At least I used to. Now, I associate it with a legal stimulant I used to take called Adderall. You may have heard of it. It is common among students looking to amp up their academic performance. In fact, college and high school kids who use the stuff call it their favorite “study buddy.” Adderall – One of America’s Favorite Amphetamines Adderall is a prescription medication commonly given to people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD. I know this because I took th...
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What is Adderall?

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Before I go any further, it’s important for you to understand what this medication is all about. Many people fail to understand that its chemical makeup is similar to the street drug crystal meth. It is a highly addictive substance – whether you are taking it as prescribed or using the drug illegally. The so-called study buddy is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine . It most commonly prescribed to treat ADHD. It is also used for a few other medical conditions like narcolepsy. This is a stimulant drug that helps people who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder pay attention and focus. It can also be used to help with behavioral problems. I found out much later that  Adderall    can be addictive. This is something I wasn’t aware of when I first started taking it. What Does Adderall Do? This drug is a central nervous system stimulant. It increases the production of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. Why I Loved My Adderall High...
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Dose-ranging study of oxycodone for chronic pain in advanced cancer

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PURPOSE AND METHODS: We assessed the analgesic efficacy and safety of single-entity oxycodone solution at doses greater than 10 mg orally every 4 hours in 24 patients with chronic cancer pain not controlled by weaker analgesics. RESULTS: Twenty of 24 patients completed the study. Pain relief was obtained with doses up to 60 mg every 4 hours. When oxycodone was taken for long periods, further dose increments could be made safely. The side effects of oxycodone are mild, and common to all opioids, with sedation and constipation most frequent. Nausea was more common in females in all age groups and in patients of either sex less than 50 years of age. Episodes of serious toxicity were rare, and responded to dose reduction. Patients older than 65 years required lower doses, suggesting pharmacokinetic similarities between oxycodone and morphine. Patients changed from oral oxycodone to morphine remained pain-free when relative milligram potency ratios of 1:1 to oral morphine and...
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