{"id":628006,"date":"2024-05-01T13:40:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T17:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=628006"},"modified":"2024-10-25T09:59:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T13:59:02","slug":"adderall-erectile-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adderall-erectile-dysfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Adderall cause erectile dysfunction?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adderall<\/span><\/a> (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine), a brand-name <\/span>prescription medication<\/span><\/a> approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is used as a first-line treatment to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (<\/span>ADHD<\/span><\/a>). Adderall may also be prescribed to treat <\/span>narcolepsy<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adderall<\/span><\/a> is a central nervous system stimulant that increases the amount of the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain. <\/span>Adderall XR<\/span><\/a> addresses <\/span>ADHD<\/span><\/a> symptoms like impulsivity, extreme restlessness, difficulties paying attention, and acting without thinking and is dosed once a day due to its long-acting formulation. Erectile dysfunction (<\/span>ED<\/span><\/a>) may be a potential side effect when taking Adderall.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Does taking Adderall cause erectile dysfunction?<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to Aleece Fosnight, PA-C, a medical adviser at Aeroflow Urology<\/a> in Arden, North Carolina, “Adderall has been known to cause erectile dysfunction in users. However, the exact mechanism is not fully understood.”<\/span>
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Like any medication, Adderall does have some side effects. Common <\/span>side effects<\/span><\/a> of Adderall can include the following:<\/span>
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