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Adderall and Stratterra – Effects on Hormones and Acne

September 28, 2007


Adderall and Strattera are amphetamines prescribed to children and teens suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.)

Not only have the two medicines caused, or perhaps caused, other medical problems that include death, they both wreak havoc on healthy skin. Acne is often the result for those who are prescribed either Strattera or Adderall for their ADHD. When the drug is discontinued the acne has been seen to clear up.

Potential Causes

It may be that the accelerating factor of the amphetamine increases perspiration which increases oil and bacteria on the skin. Caffeine intake has long been thought to be a cause of some acne, and amphetamines often have large doses of caffeine.

Many who try one or other of the anti-deficit disorder drugs are prescribed a combination of both. The Strattera tends to elevate the effect of the Adderall and once that is increased the acne seems to get worse as well.

Other Concerns About Adderall and Strattera

There are other reasons that may warn you off Adderall and Strattera besides the acne it creates or exacerbates.

Adderall has been now linked to sudden deaths such as strokes and heart related ailments in adults but also in children. Strattera has been determined as a possible cause of liver damage and even failure. There have been patients who were on Strattera who died or ended up surviving only through a liver transplant.

Canadian and American Responses

Canada has actually taken Adderall off the market, although the United States refuses to follow the Canadian lead.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for Strattera that goes far beyond its tendency to cause mild or even severe acne. The FDA has advised physicians, caregivers and parents to watch for suicidal ideation in children taking Strattera. This warning came as a result of a clinical trial of more than 2000, in which .4 percent of the children that were treated with Strattera rather than the placebo reported thoughts of suicide. One child attempted suicide during the trial while on the drug. No one given the placebo reported any suicidal thoughts.

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Teens

Teen Acne

Acne is one of the great misfortunes of teenagers. It is a common, chronic skin disorder that is caused by the inflammation of oil-producing sebaceous glands. Acne usually occurs on the face, neck, back and chest and usually begins between the ages of ten and thirteen and then continues for five to ten years.

Teenagers, both men and women, obtain acne in equal numbers and there are numerous causes. It is worth noting that younger males are generally more prone to acute and long-term acne, while many younger women suffer from hormonal acne, due to the hormonal changes that are associated to their menstrual cycle. To some degree, acne causes personal anguish for most teenagers. It can definitely lower the person’s self esteem. So, if you (or a loved one) are currently feeling depressed and embarrassed because of unsightly acne, don’t despair. Several acne treatments for teenagers are out there.

Acne treatments for teens generally vary according to the method of application and their purpose. Most of these acne treatments have promised to help prevent acne formation, but some of them failed to fulfill such promise. Below are a few of the acne treatments typically used for teenage acne.

Over-the-Counter Products

A number of non-prescription acne treatments are now available in most local drug stores. The typical treatments of this form include various acne cleansers, astringents, moisturizers, as well as pimple creams. Some of them help to unplug the whiteheads and blackheads, while the others help skin shedding. It terms of the application of these acne treatments for teenagers, some experts typically suggest giving such over-the-counter products around six to eight weeks to work before expecting huge results. However, if there is no improvement in the condition during that time, there are some other options for treating teenage acne that should be considered.

Oral and Topical Antibiotics

Most of the oral and topical antibiotics are samples of “prescription only” treatments for acne. The topical antibiotics, in particular, are deemed effective acne treatments for teenagers since they can help fight acne by killing off the bacteria that infect the pores. On the other hand, oral antibiotics are acne treatments that affect the entire body, therefore they can cause serious and unfavorable side effects. Both of these forms of acne treatments for teens are now commonly recommended, even taking into account some of the side effects.

Vitamin A Derivatives

Vitamin A derivatives are great teen acne treatments since they prevent skin cells from clumping together and encourage the skin to shed. These acne treatments for teenagers are usually applied once a day, but just like some of the other acne treatments for teens mentioned earlier, they too have certain side effects such as dryness, redness, and irritation, even birth defects.

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