Absolutely it has potentially serious side effects.
That is why it is designated a controlled substance and should only be used
in a medically monitored and screened patient, by prescription.
It is an amphetamine, a stimulant with known cardiovascular
and nervous system side effects, as well as the potential for addiction and
dependency. It raises blood pressure and heart rate, with the potential to
cause heart rhythm disturbances, including potentially life threatening
rhythms. Sudden deaths have been reported in individuals on Adderall, both
used recreationally and prescribed. It can also potentially induce seizures
in vulnerable individuals.
Self medicating is risky and unwise, especially if other
recreational or prescription drugs are being used simultaneously.