Can Adderall help someone do more school work/better school work?
You should never under any circumstances use drugs to help you when they are not prescribed for you specifically. Common Adderall Side Effects Adderall has been thoroughly studied in clinical trials, with many people having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects occurring in the group of people taking the drug are always documented and compared to the side effects that occur in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. Based on the studies of Adderall XR (a long-acting version of Adderall), the most common side effects included: * Loss of appetite (anorexia) * Dry mouth * Difficulty sleeping (insomnia) * Headaches * Abdominal pain (or stomach pain) * Temporary increases in blood pressure * Weight loss (see Adderall and Weight Loss) * Emotional changes * Nausea, upset stomach, or vomiting * Dizziness * Diarrhea * Feeling of weakness (asthenia) * Increased heart rate (tachycardia) * Infection, including urinary tract infection (UTI) * Fever * Heartburn.