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Adderall is a stimulant drug containing mixed amphetamine salts. It is often prescribed for individuals with ADD or ADHD, which are attention-deficit disorders.  The drug is also commonly used and resold for other purposes, such as trying to stay awake and alert longer or studying for a test (this is particularly used among college students).  Side effects typically include dizziness, restlessness, sleep problems and weight loss.  The weight loss is due to the fact that Adderall makes the user lose their appetite, and can sometimes even cause him or her to forget to eat because of their focus on other activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some college students enjoy taking Adderall in order to help them stay up at night to write a paper or focus to cram for an exam.  However, most users of Adderall are not prescribed this drug.  Using prescription drugs that are prescribed to someone else is inherently dangerous, and can cause negative side effects.  People have also been taking this drug as a way to lose weight because they are not as hungry while using it.

Consequently, some doctors have actually begun to prescribe this drug to treat binge eating.  This can be somewhat effective because it suppresses the apetite.  While some doctors prescribe Adderall for weight loss, it is not a cure for obesity and can actually cause serious side effects such as abuse and dependence.  The FDA has not approved this drug for weight loss because it is a quick-fix, not a solution.  Drugs are not an answer to a healthy lifestyle, and health is based on so much more than weight.