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Can inc hunger after taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) be due to protein def? since proteins make catecholamines?and protein def patient wil be catecholam defecient?

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ADD meds: Stimulants for adhd are best absorbed when taken with a protein meal. The efficacy and length of action for the Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) will also be improved, if a protein meal accompanies the medication. Typically, stimulants take away a person's appetite and are often used as weight loss medications.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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