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Why is adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) helping me with depression more then anything else?

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Dr. Marcie Berman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

It helps many: Many people find Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) to effectively lift their depression, especially if combined with a traditional antidepressant. Chemically, Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine),acts,on the Dopamine receptor unlike SSRIs. It also increases attention, energy, and focus which many people with depression struggle,with. However, it is nonspecific as it,will give anyone a lift who takes it. A drawback is the possibility of tolerance

Answered 5/15/2016

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