Adderall Overdose: How to Recognize it

Takeaways from

• Adderall comes on prescription. It is a powerful stimulant, but it is generally safe and effective.
• Adderall overdose symptoms are similar to other stimulant drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine.
• Adderall is not a quick fix or antidote. People will require emergency care to treat any symptoms that may arise.

Adderall has been used for many years by people in a safe manner. Some people misuse Adderall or mistakenly take too much. Overdose can have unwanted side effects.

Adderall is a dangerous medication that needs immediate medical attention. Call 911 immediately if you or anyone else has overdosed.

Continue reading to find out more about Adderall Overdose.

What is an Adderall Overdose?

At first, it may be difficult to detect the signs of overdose.

Adderall taken in excess can cause symptoms such as:

• Restlessness
• Confusión
• The following are some of the ways to reduce your risk:
• High Anxiety and Panic
• Hallucinations
• Violence and aggression towards others

These symptoms are likely to be accompanied by physical symptoms. Adderall overdose can cause physical symptoms.

• Fast breathing
• Shaking
• Heartbeats that are rapid or irregular
• Dizziness
• Blurred Vision
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fever
• Weakness

Adderall users who have taken large doses can experience more severe symptoms, such as:

• Fainting
• Seizures
• Coma
• Heart attacks

Adderall can be fatal in overdose. You should never hesitate to act if you see someone who is showing these symptoms. You should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. It could mean the difference between life and death.

What is the treatment for an Adderall Overdose?

It’s important to remember that only medical professionals can treat Adderall overdoses.

Adderall overdoses cannot be treated directly with medicine. Some types of overdoses can be treated quickly and effectively with medicines. Adderall is not one of those drugs.

Medical professionals instead treat the symptoms associated with the overdose. They will try to regulate and stabilize your heart rhythm if you have heart symptoms. Medical staff can provide oxygen or help you breathe if your breathing is impaired.

Many people need medications to calm down symptoms such as anxiety and restlessness. Also, they need to be in a calm and safe environment so as not to hurt themselves or others.

How can you treat an overdose of polysubstances?

Adderall is sometimes mixed with opioids. Adderall may also be laced with Fentanyl. They will require additional care in these situations. Naloxone, or Narcan, is an opioid blocker that can reverse symptoms associated with an opioid overdose. This medication can be purchased as a nasal spray or an injectable. Naloxone is available without a prescription.

Let the doctors know about all substances that may be involved. To help the patient recover, they must treat each overdose for each substance.

Adderall is used for what?

Adderall can only be obtained with a prescription. It contains two stimulant chemicals: dextroamphetamine and amphetamine.

Adderall can be used to treat ADHD.

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that results in poor attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. ADHD can affect both children and adults.
• The sleep/wake cycle is affected by Narcolepsy. The condition causes a person to fall asleep suddenly without warning.

Adderall abuse: What is it? What are the effects of Adderall misuse?

Adderall and other prescription stimulants can be misused. Adderall abuse occurs when:

• Take more or take it more frequently.
• Using someone else’s medication
• You are misusing Adderall if you snort, snort the crushed pills or inject it.
• Adderall and alcohol can be mixed to alter its effects.

Adderall can be misused to make someone study harder, stay awake longer, or perform better mentally or physically. Adderall abuse can be dangerous.

Adderall abuse can have serious effects on your mental and physical health. You may notice:

• Blood pressure and heart rate
• Shortness of Breath
• High body temperature
• Anger and irritation
• Anxiety

As Adderall wears away, these symptoms will lessen. This can take time. Your brain, heart, and lungs can be damaged during this period.

What is the cause of an Adderall Overdose?

Adderall Overdose is when the body and brain cannot handle the dosage consumed.

Adderall interacts in the brain with chemicals like norepinephrine and dopamine. These chemicals are responsible for relaying messages through the body. Adderall can disrupt the body’s normal signals, causing it to lose control.

What is the frequency of Adderall overdoses in adults?

Stimulants can be dangerous when mixed with other substances or used alone. In 2019, nearly 1 in 4 drug overdose deaths were caused by stimulants.

The misuse of prescription stimulants also poses a serious problem. About 5 million Americans misused prescription stimulant medication in 2020.

Who is most at risk for an Adderall Overdose?

Overdose is very unlikely if you follow the prescription. If you misuse this substance, unwanted side effects may occur.

Overdose risk increases when you snort Adderall or inject it. Adderall can also cause an overdose when mixed with other substances.

Overdose is also possible for people who have taken Adderall from a source other than a pharmacist. It’s possible that the substance is not Adderall, or may have been mixed with other substances such as opiates.

Adderall overdose: How much is too much?

Adderall overdoses are impossible to predict. Adderall overdoses are triggered by a variety of factors, including:

• The medication consumed
• When was your last dose?
• You may have consumed alcohol or other drugs at the same time.
• Your tolerance to drugs
• You have a history of past overdoses
• Your overall health

Adderall should only be taken with a prescription and only as prescribed.

What is the role of Fentanyl in Adderall overdoses, and how does it work?

The opioid substance Fentanyl has been responsible for a high rate of overdoses.

And Fentanyl is frequently mixed. Law enforcement drug seizures show that 40% of pills containing Fentanyl are deadly. Fentanyl can be found in Adderall, which you do not purchase directly from a pharmacist.

Fentanyl has a high potency. Fentanyl is about 50 times more powerful than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. A small amount can cause overdoses.

How can you get help with stimulant abuse?

Stimulant abuse can lead to stimulated use disorder. Treatment and Contingency Management are helpful if you have a stimulant use disorder.

Contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 800-662-HELP (4357) if you need assistance finding treatment options.

Bottom line

Adderall, in general, is an effective and safe drug that can help many people with ADHD and Narcolepsy. Adderall abuse can cause overdoses, which have terrible side effects including death. Take Adderall only as directed by your doctor to reduce the risk. Take only the Adderall prescribed for you.