Adderall is a combination of dextro- and levo-amphetamine.

An extended release formula (Adderall XR) is available that last about 10 hours and requires only once-a-day dosing.

The most common side effects include:

Adderall XR is available in 10/20/30 mg capsules. It can be sprinkled in yogurt or applesauce.

Note that Adderall tends to work through an decrease in both norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake (versus methylphenidate, which works predominantly through dopamine only)

Drug:drug interactions (see www.drug-interactions.com for more information):

• Effexor XR and Celexa are perhaps best antidepressants to use with stimulants
• Note that CYP450-2D6 tends to be inhibited by most amphetamine products
• Since Wellbutrin and Zoloft also work through this system, some caution might be advised when co-administering these with amphetamines;
• 5-7% of Caucasians and 3% of African Americans have no 2D6 - genetic polymorphism - which will result in their becoming jumpy
• Note also that caffeine inhibits COMT (Catechol-O-Methyl Transferace) the primary route of metabolism of norepinephrine and dopamine, so caffeine + amphetamines can lead to feelings of jitteriness, toxicity, and blood pressure elevations.