How effective is Adderall 5 for Narcolepsy? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.2/5 Long term ratings: 3.8/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Adderall 5 (amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate) is for Narcolepsy and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 11 Adderall 5 users and is updated continuously.
What is Adderall 5?
Adderall 5 has active ingredients of amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 2,997 Adderall 5 users. Check the latest studies of Adderall 5.
What is Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally) is found to be associated with 422 drugs and 740 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Narcolepsy.
eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world
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11 people are studied for taking Adderall 5 in Narcolepsy
Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Adderall 5 effectiveness for Narcolepsy (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 3
- moderate: 2
- high: 3
- very high: 2
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 0
- moderate: 2
- high: 2
- very high: 1
Gender of people who take Adderall 5 for Narcolepsy *:
- female: 72.73 %
- male: 27.27 %
Age of people who take Adderall 5 for Narcolepsy *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 18.18 %
- 20-29: 18.18 %
- 30-39: 0.0 %
- 40-49: 36.36 %
- 50-59: 9.09 %
- 60+: 18.18 %
Who find Adderall 5 more effective for Narcolepsy?
Gender of people who take Adderall 5 for Narcolepsy *:
- female: 60 %
- male: 40 %
Age of people who take Adderall 5 for Narcolepsy *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 20 %
- 30-39: 0.0 %
- 40-49: 40 %
- 50-59: 20 %
- 60+: 20 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Adderall 5?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Adderall 5 safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies:
- Han SH, Lee SA, "Superficial Vein Thrombosis as the Initial Manifestation of Protein S Deficiency in an Adolescent with Narcolepsy", Sleep Medicine Research, 2016 Jun .
- Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .
- Han SH, Lee SA, "Superficial Vein Thrombosis as the Initial Manifestation of Protein S Deficiency in an Adolescent with Narcolepsy", Sleep Medicine Research, 2016 Jun .
- Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Adderall 5 (2,997 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Narcolepsy (79,888 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate (the active ingredients of Adderall 5) and Adderall 5 (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
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