Is it okay to take Adderall every day?

Adderall can cause damage to the heart and cardiovascular system when used for a prolonged period of time, especially when used in excess. The most common ADHD medication cardiovascular problems reported are hypertension (high blood pressure) and tachycardia (irregular heart rate), as published by Brain and Body.

Can you drink caffeine with Adderall?

But, in general, it’s not recommended to drink coffee while taking Adderall. While small amounts of coffee may not worsen Adderall’s side effects, combining the two can raise the risk of side effects like high blood pressure, elevated heart rate, feeling jittery, and trouble sleeping.

Is Adderall hard on liver?

Use of prescribed Adderall without intention to overdose as a cause of acute liver injury is extremely rare, and to our knowledge no cases have been reported in the English literature. Amphetamine is an ingredient of recreational drugs such as Ecstacy and is known to cause hepatotoxicity.

What are the dangers of taking Adderall?

However, there are also potentially serious side effects of Adderall that require immediate medical care, such as chest pain, seizures, and hallucinations. Other Adderall dangers can include abusing the medication.

What are the side effects when you quit taking Adderall?

If you suddenly stop taking Adderall from a high dose without gradually tapering off of the drug, you may experience extreme depression, paranoia, and schizophrenia-like symptoms. There are also some major health risks associated with stopping “cold turkey” including: seizures, cardiac arrest, and psychosis.

What increases the effects of Adderall?

Taking Adderall with very high doses of certain antacids (such as calcium carbonate) can increase the amount of Adderall in the blood, resulting in possible side effects. This is probably not a problem with occasional use of antacids. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these medications.

Does caffeine negate the effects of Adderall?

Consuming small amounts of caffeine while taking Adderall isn’t harmful, but too much caffeine can increase the negative side effects of both drugs, such as anxiety, digestive issues, increased blood pressure, insomnia , and stimulant dependence.