Question 1

does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) delay puberty i started taking adderall when i was 7 until i was 13 then i started taking focalin until i was 19 i feel like it stunt my penis growth has this happened before to other people ?

Accepted Answer

: Adderall should not affect the timing of puberty. Take care.

Question 2

can adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) affect growth during puberty .. it stunts growth through decreased appetite right? so could it stunt the penis or bone growth? truth!

Accepted Answer

Stimulants can slow: Growth in children by about a half inch/year, but no valid study shows that they impact adult height. Appetite suppression while a stimulant is in the blood stream ceases when it wears off each day. Effects on weight gain ; growth lessen after the first year of treatment. Boys have a growth spurt about 2 years after puberty begins. See your doctor to check your stage of puberty ; your growth curve.

Question 3

concerned my brothers are 1-2 inches taller and both have bigger penises , i took adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) ages 13-16 could this have affected my penis growth ?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry.: We are all unique. The Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) would not have effected the size of your penis. Accept that you are not exactly the same as your brothers - ; that it is ok.  Take care.

Question 4

i have been taking adhd stimulants my whole life. i am currently on adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and i am conserned it is stunting my penis growth. im 5.5 inches not grow?

Accepted Answer

No, it's not : It's probably the last thing you want to do, but if you get a thorough physical exam from your primary care doctor, (s)he can tell you what tanner stage of puberty you're in & talk with you about seeing a pediatric or adult endocrinologist, depending on your age.There are specific measurements they use (none of which hurt you) & they have growth charts for just about every part of the body.

Question 5

can adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) lower testosterone or cause low testosterone ? can it lower human growth hormone? affecting bone or penis growth?

Accepted Answer

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and hormone: Millions of people take Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) for adhd.  If there is no significant suppression of appetite, then there should be no impact on sex hormones, growth, or development of other organs.

Question 6

how long will it take for my penis to get back to normal after using adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) doesn't affect the penis, either positively or negatively.

Question 7

how does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) affect growth?

Accepted Answer

Theories and weight: Some kids taking stimulants fail to gain weight which can cause poor growth. We also see children presenting with growth failure (gf)who do not have trouble with weight gain while taking stimulants. Chronic stimulant use may decrease the pituitary's ability to secrete growth hormone. This is still theory, but underweight isn't the only reason for gf in some stimulant-dependent kids.

Question 8

can adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) promote hair growth?

Accepted Answer

NO?: I do not think so at least have never heard of this. A lot of medications can cause hair loss.  So not indicated for this reason.

Question 9

i take 20mg of adderall on the weekdays & ive lost 8 pounds. its been 1 month of me taking them. im 17 and 100 pounds now and i need to gain back:(?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the adderall: Adderall is an appetite suppressant.  Reducing it will help you gain weight.

Question 10

im prescribed adderall for adhd and theres a nationwide shortage of medication. what can i do so that rationing medication (taking a quarter of my normal dose) works better to control symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: There are other medications that help ADHD such as Strattera which has been approved for ADHD. As well, venlafaxine has also shown some benefit although it has not been officially approved for ADHD. Best to talk with your physician about introducing a second medication for better treatment.

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Does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) delay puberty i started taking adderall when i was 7 until i was 13 then i started taking focalin until i was 19 i feel like it stunt my penis growth has this happened before to other people ?

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Can adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) affect growth during puberty .. it stunts growth through decreased appetite right? so could it stunt the penis or bone growth? truth!

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Concerned my brothers are 1-2 inches taller and both have bigger penises , i took adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) ages 13-16 could this have affected my penis growth ?

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I have been taking adhd stimulants my whole life. i am currently on adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and i am conserned it is stunting my penis growth. im 5.5 inches not grow?

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Can adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) lower testosterone or cause low testosterone ? can it lower human growth hormone? affecting bone or penis growth?

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How long will it take for my penis to get back to normal after using adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

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How does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) affect growth?

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Can adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) promote hair growth?

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I take 20mg of adderall on the weekdays & ive lost 8 pounds. its been 1 month of me taking them. im 17 and 100 pounds now and i need to gain back:(?

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Im prescribed adderall for adhd and theres a nationwide shortage of medication. what can i do so that rationing medication (taking a quarter of my normal dose) works better to control symptoms?

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