adderall induced acute liver injury: a rare case and review of the literature

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Abstract
Adderall (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine) is a widely prescribed medicine for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is considered safe with due precautions. Use of prescribed Adderall without intention to overdose as a cause of acute liver injury is extremely rare, and to our knowledge no cases have been reported in the English literature. Amphetamine is an ingredient of recreational drugs such as Ecstacy and is known to cause hepatotoxicity. We describe here the case of a 55-year-old woman who developed acute liver failure during the treatment of ADHD with Adderall. She presented to the emergency room with worsening abdominal pain, malaise, and jaundice requiring hospitalization. She had a past history of partial hepatic resection secondary to metastasis from colon cancer which was under remission at the time of presentation. She recovered after intensive monitoring and conservative management. Adderall should be used carefully in individuals with underlying liver conditions.
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Authors ;Rohini R. Vanga;Bikram Bal;Kevin W. Olden
Journal journal of indian society of periodontology
Year 2013
DOI
10.1155/2013/902892
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/902892
Keywords
Gastroenterology diseases of the digestive system

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