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How come adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr calms me down?

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Helpful chemistry: The Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) calms you becuase it provides chemistry that you nervous system is missing. It helps your nervous system feel and behave more normally. The name stimulant fot eh type of medication can be confusing.

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Answered 3/3/2016

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