![]() In addition to its FDA approved indications, Adderall is sometimes prescribed off-label as an intervention for refractory cases of depression and atypical anxiety in which dopaminergic dysfunction is implicated. Though its popularity may eventually fade, the name “Adderall” remains widely recognized among current-market ADHD medications, and arguably all pharmaceutical drugs. The medication is manufactured in multiple formats including: an immediate release (IR) tablet (delivering 4 to 6 hours of effect) and an extended release (XR) encapsulation (yielding 8 to 12 hours of effect). It was first approved by the FDA in 1996 for the management of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and was later approved for the treatment of narcolepsy. Adderall is a prescription medication manufactured by Shire Pharmaceuticals containing a mixture of amphetamine salts (75% dextroamphetamine and 25% levoamphetamine).
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