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

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

aderall makes me not eat? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Inform : Inform your dr, but keep in mind this is one of the main, almost unavoidable side effects. As long as you take it, you may feel little or no appetite at all, mostly during the next few hours after the dose. Some people eat big breakfast, or dinner to &quot;compensate&quot; this. Ask your dr, and consider alternatives, such as decreasing the dose. Good luck.

Question 9

what happens if you take aderall when you don't need it?

Accepted Answer

Not Much At Reg Dose: If you are talking about regularly prescribed doses, not much will happen. You might notice some improvement in alertness or concentration, even if these are not normally problem areas. Contrary to what is commonly stated, people who "don't need" these meds do not have a higher incidence of side effects if they take them.

Question 10

can aderall have effects on just the first day of taking it?

Accepted Answer

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine): Possible, being an amphetamine-type stimulant.

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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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Can adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) promote hair 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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Aderall makes me not eat? what should i do?

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