ADD medications are prone to adverse interactions with other drugs and chemicals.

Some of these chemicals are found in the everyday environment.

Benzalkonium chloride is probably the most common chemical in the environment that will cause adverse interaction. The interaction increases with exposure. The chemical composition of disinfectant is not regulated and may vary.

Rotting carcasses emit putrescine and cadaverine. Again, the interaction increases with exposure.

What is common about these chemicals is the amine group. The amine group is most likely responsible for interfering with the action of the medication. Other chemicals may also have interactions with ADD medication, such as urethane chemicals (car upholstery care products and paints), certain antidepressants, chocolates and certain herbal compounds.

Symptoms include:
agitation, restlessness, insomnia, nausea, hallucinations, psychosis, profuse nocturnal sweating, weakness in the limbs, cardiovascular complications, fainting, delirium

If you think you are being exposed to chemicals that are causing adverse reactions -- separate yourself from the source of exposure immediately. File a complaint with management.