Adderall and Bronchiectasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bronchiectasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Adderall (amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Epinephrine, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bronchiectasis when taking Adderall. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 50,493 people who have side effects when taking Adderall from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Adderall?

Adderall 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 64,224 Adderall users. Check the latest studies of Adderall.

What is Bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection) is found to be associated with 785 drugs and 857 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bronchiectasis.

On Apr, 12, 2026

50,493 people reported to have side effects when taking Adderall.
Among them, 13 people (0.03%) have Bronchiectasis.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Adderall when they have Bronchiectasis? *

What is the gender of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Adderall? *

female: 38.46 %
male: 61.54 %

What is the age of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Adderall? *

What are other drugs people take besides Adderall? *

Acetaminophen: 7 people, 53.85%
Vitamin D3: 7 people, 53.85%
Epinephrine: 7 people, 53.85%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 5 people, 38.46%
Bupropion Hydrochloride: 5 people, 38.46%
Sudafed: 4 people, 30.77%
Sodium Chloride: 4 people, 30.77%
Provera: 4 people, 30.77%
Relpax: 4 people, 30.77%
Celebrex: 4 people, 30.77%

What are other side effects people have besides Bronchiectasis? *

Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 6 people, 46.15%
Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 5 people, 38.46%
Migraine (headache): 4 people, 30.77%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 30.77%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 30.77%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 30.77%
Infection: 4 people, 30.77%
Infusion Site Pain: 4 people, 30.77%
Kidney Stones: 4 people, 30.77%
Influenza Like Illness: 4 people, 30.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 6 people, 46.15%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 4 people, 30.77%
Immunodeficiency: 4 people, 30.77%
Secondary Immunodeficiency (lack of immunity due to some disease): 1 person, 7.69%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Adderall:

Adderall (64,224 reports)

Bronchiectasis treatments and more:

Bronchiectasis (12,460 reports)

How severe was Bronchiectasis and when was it recovered:

Bronchiectasis in Adderall

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate:

Bronchiectasis and drugs with ingredients of amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate (17 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Adderall:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Bronchiectasis:

Bronchiectasis (785 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Bronchiectasis:

Bronchiectasis (857 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .
Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate (the active ingredients of Adderall) and Adderall (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.

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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