Before 2010, higher-income taxpayers were subject to a phase-out rule that curtailed deductions for personal and dependent exemptions. That rule was gone for 2010, 2011 and 2012 but is back for 2013 and beyond.
Irish drugmaker Shire Pharmaceuticals has been ordered to pay a $56.5 million fine to settle claims that it exaggerated the benefits of several of its drugs, including Adderall XR and Vyvanse, both used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Adderall XR is an extended release form of Adderall. Adderall was approved by the FDA in 1996. PRESCRIBED FOR: Adderall is used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Adderall XR is only approved for treatment of ADHD. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 1/30/2015. Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.