Stimulant Ritalin sustained-release (SR) 20 mg tablets Effects[edit] Medical uses[edit] Stimulants are used both individually and clinically for therapeutic purposes in the treatment of a number of indications, including the following: To counteract lethargy and fatigue throughout the day while at work or while doing other activitiesTo reduce sleepiness and to keep the person awake when necessary, as well as to treat narcolepsyTo decrease appetite and promote weight loss, as well as to treat obesityTo improve concentration and focus, and reduce restlessness and hyperactivity, especially for those with attentional disorders such as ADHDOccasionally, used off-label to treat clinical depression, in particular, non-typical depression and treatment-resistant depressionTo relieve nasal congestion and to treat orthostatic hypotension and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.To aid in smoking cessation. ADHD drugs[edit] Stimulants are the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD. Ampakines[edit]
Adderall While concerns have been raised over side effects and rare, serious complications, Adderall is generally well-tolerated and effective.[3] The most common side effects are cardiovascular, such as fast or irregular heartbeat, and psychological, such as anxiety. Adderall is a common drug of abuse.[citation needed] However, abuse or dependence is very unlikely to develop in those who use it as prescribed. Uses[edit] Medical[edit] Adderall is generally used for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy, the two conditions for which the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved its use.[4] However, it is sometimes prescribed off-label for other conditions such as depression. Dosing and administration[edit] Performance-enhancing[edit] Recreational[edit] Side effects[edit] Physical Psychological Overdose[edit] Dependence, addiction, and withdrawal