Adderall & Suicidal Tendencies
Adderall is a stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall can have several side effects, one of which is worsening of an existing mental illness or causing a new mental illness to emerge, which may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts.
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Existing Conditions
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If an ADHD patient already has a psychotic illness, bipolar disorder or history of drug abuse, or shows signs of depression, prescribing Adderall for ADHD should be monitored carefully by a doctor.
New Conditions
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Adderall, like many ADHD stimulant medications, carries a risk of causing psychotic or manic symptoms in children and adolescents, which could lead to suicidal tendencies in patients who had no mental health issues previous to taking the medication.
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Other Medication
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Medications, such as anti-depressants, lithium and anti-psychotics, can interact adversely with Adderall and cause serious side effects. Therefore, if you are taking such medications to control suicidal tendencies, your doctor should be informed.
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