What are some side effects of Ritalin if you don't have ADHD?

Adderall is a drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. If you take it without an ADHD diagnosis you might not get the results you're looking for—and could have some unwanted side effects. read more

Do not take Ritalin if you don’t have ADHD*. Period. In the medium term it will make you hyper, anxiety-ridden and angry, it’ll disrupt your sleep cycles and your appetite and it’ll drive up your blood pressure. In the longer term you might develop an addiction to it. read more

Effects of Adderall if you don't have ADHD: If you don't need them, stimulants could make it easier to remember something, but they're not all they're cracked up to be in terms of helping you do better at work. You might experience some side effects, though—ranging from headaches, loss of appetite, and jitteriness to elevated blood pressure, palpitations, and insomnia. read more

Some people prefer the shorter-acting Ritalin because they can better control the timing of side effects, such as loss of appetite and trouble sleeping. Cost, availability, and insurance Adderall and Ritalin are brand-name drugs that are also available as generic drugs. read more