Myocardial Infarction With Adderall XR and Alcohol Use in a Young Man
Myocardial Infarction With Adderall XR and Alcohol Use in a Young Man
Adderall, consisting of a mixture of amphetamine salts and dextroamphetamine salts, is a prescription drug for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Labeled or unlabeled use of Adderall is gaining popularity among young children and college students. Although it is rare, Adderall use is associated with myocardial infarction and even sudden death. We report a case of a young man with acute myocardial infarction after taking 2 15-mg tablets of Adderall XR with alcohol and discuss the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of the cardiovascular effect of amphetamine-containing drugs.
Adderall is a prescription drug for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Adderall XR is an extended-release form of Adderall. It consists of a mixture of amphetamine salts and dextroamphetamine salts, and both are central nervous system stimulants. Although it is rare, Adderall use is associated with myocardial infarction (MI) and even sudden death. We report a case of a young man with acute myocardial infarction after taking 2 15-mg tablets of Adderall XR.
Abstract and Introduction
Abstract
Adderall, consisting of a mixture of amphetamine salts and dextroamphetamine salts, is a prescription drug for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Labeled or unlabeled use of Adderall is gaining popularity among young children and college students. Although it is rare, Adderall use is associated with myocardial infarction and even sudden death. We report a case of a young man with acute myocardial infarction after taking 2 15-mg tablets of Adderall XR with alcohol and discuss the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of the cardiovascular effect of amphetamine-containing drugs.
Introduction
Adderall is a prescription drug for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Adderall XR is an extended-release form of Adderall. It consists of a mixture of amphetamine salts and dextroamphetamine salts, and both are central nervous system stimulants. Although it is rare, Adderall use is associated with myocardial infarction (MI) and even sudden death. We report a case of a young man with acute myocardial infarction after taking 2 15-mg tablets of Adderall XR.
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