A 43-year-old member asked:
Please tell me if it is safe to mix adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and alcohol?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Judah Lindenberganswered
22 years experience
I wouldn't: This is not advisable.
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Dr. Benjamin Dobbeckanswered
22 years experience
End of the day, OK: Not really a great idea, unless it's an extended release variety at the end of a work day. After 6 or 7 hours, it's been nearly entirely metabolized. At that point if you want to grab a beer after work, knock yourself out. Earlier than that and your throwing a CNS depressant in with a cortical stimulant. Never a good combo.
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Dr. James Wellsanswered
Psychiatry 45 years experience
Timing and amount: Alcohol is sedating, and Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) has opposite effect. Taking Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) in the morning and drinking a beer or glass of wine in the evening should not be a problem unless one glass leads to many glasses and alcohol abuse. Definitely a problem to take Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and drink alcohol at the same time of day.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Please tell me if it is safe to take Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and alcohol?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
41 years experience
Not safe: www.drugs.com concomitant use of amphetamines and ethanol should be avoided if possible, especially in patients with a history of heart disease. The alcohol potentiates the effects of the amphetamines in the cardiovascular system leading to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Please tell me, could only feel good on adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?
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Dr. Anthony Vertinoanswered
Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Please rephrase: Not sure what your question is, but I'll be happy to answer when its a bit clearer.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Please tell me if it is bad to take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?
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Dr. Steven Reidbordanswered
Psychiatry 37 years experience
Bad?: Every medication has risks and benefits. Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is a combination of amphetamines, available by prescription for adhd. It can help those with adhd, ; is not "bad" if used as prescribed. However, since it is a stimulant, some take it recreationally, and/or without a prescription to study, stay awake, etc. This is "bad": illegal ; possibly medically harmful.
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