Adderall and Metabolic syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Metabolic syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Adderall (amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Xyrem, and have Drowsiness.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Metabolic syndrome 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 64,226 Adderall users. Check the latest studies of Adderall.

What is Metabolic syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome (a combination of the medical disorders that, when occurring together, increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease) is found to be associated with 285 drugs and 373 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Metabolic syndrome.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

50,493 people reported to have side effects when taking Adderall.
Among them, 16 people (0.03%) have Metabolic syndrome.

Could Adderall cause Metabolic syndrome?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Adderall when they have Metabolic syndrome? *

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

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Adderall? *

What are other side effects people have besides Metabolic syndrome? *

Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 31.25%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 25.00%
Pain: 3 people, 18.75%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 18.75%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 3 people, 18.75%
Back Pain: 3 people, 18.75%
Panic Disorder: 3 people, 18.75%
Weight Increased: 2 people, 12.50%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 2 people, 12.50%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Drowsiness: 6 people, 37.50%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 5 people, 31.25%
Sedation: 2 people, 12.50%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 12.50%
Hereditary Angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 (64,226 reports)

Metabolic syndrome treatments and more:

Metabolic syndrome (2,653 reports)

How severe was Metabolic syndrome and when was it recovered:

Metabolic syndrome in Adderall

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

Metabolic syndrome and drugs with ingredients of amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate (21 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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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?

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).

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