Sciatica in Adderall - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Sciatica, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Adderall (amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, 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 64,213 Adderall users. Check the latest studies of Adderall.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve) is found to be associated with 1,144 drugs and 1,423 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sciatica.



On Jan, 16, 2026

26 people who have Sciatica while taking Adderall were studied.

Could Adderall cause Sciatica?

Severity of Sciatica *:

  • least: 0.0 %
  • moderate: 36 %
  • severe: 48 %
  • most severe: 16 %

When people recovered from Sciatica *:

  • while on drug: 0.0 %
  • after off the drug: 9.52 %
  • not yet: 90.48 %

Effectiveness of Adderall *:

  • not at all: 0.0 %
  • somewhat: 8.7 %
  • moderate: 52.17 %
  • high: 30.43 %
  • very high: 8.7 %

Race of the people *:

  • African American, Non-Hispanic: 4.76 %
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
  • Asian: 0.0 %
  • Hispanic: 9.52 %
  • Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
  • Two or more races: 0.0 %
  • White, Non-Hispanic: 85.71 %

Time on Adderall *:

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 21.74 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 13.04 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 17.39 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 17.39 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 21.74 %
  • 10+ years: 8.7 %

Gender of people when taking Adderall *:

  • female: 65.38 %
  • male: 34.62 %

Age of people when taking Adderall *:

  • 0-1: 3.85 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 15.38 %
  • 30-39: 38.46 %
  • 40-49: 34.62 %
  • 50-59: 3.85 %
  • 60+: 3.85 %

Conditions people have *:

  1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 4 people, 15.38%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 15.38%
  3. High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 15.38%
  4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 15.38%
  5. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 3 people, 11.54%
  6. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 11.54%
  7. Opiate Withdrawal: 3 people, 11.54%
  8. Pain: 3 people, 11.54%
  9. Birth Control: 3 people, 11.54%
  10. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.54%

Other drugs people take besides Adderall *:

  1. Lamictal: 4 people, 15.38%
  2. Suboxone: 4 people, 15.38%
  3. Alprazolam: 3 people, 11.54%
  4. Clonidine: 3 people, 11.54%
  5. Innopran Xl: 2 people, 7.69%
  6. Tramadol: 2 people, 7.69%
  7. Celexa: 2 people, 7.69%
  8. Vitamin D: 2 people, 7.69%
  9. Omeprazole: 2 people, 7.69%
  10. Vitamin B12: 2 people, 7.69%

Other side effects people have besides Sciatica *:

  1. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 15.38%
  2. Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 15.38%
  3. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 4 people, 15.38%
  4. Numbness And Tingling (unusual prickling sensations): 4 people, 15.38%
  5. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 15.38%
  6. Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 11.54%
  7. Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 11.54%
  8. Memory Loss: 3 people, 11.54%
  9. Sleep Apnea (a type of sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing): 3 people, 11.54%
  10. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (disorder that causes extreme fatigue): 3 people, 11.54%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Adderall and have Sciatica?

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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.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate (the active ingredients of Adderall). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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