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Can long term use of adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) cause forgetfulness in adults?

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No: However; these mixed amphetamine salts are addictive and used to treat HADD and ADD as well as necrolepsy.

Answered 8/18/2014

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

It can: In addition to memory problems one may see meta memory problems (not remembering to remember things) with chronic amphetamine use. Memory problems can be caused by many different conditions. There are many different memory systems employed by the human brain. In short, yes, chronic Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) use can cause memory problems.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Carlos Barrios answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Opposite: If anything it is used to increase concentration in those daiagnosed with ADHD. Unless the dose is very high (above 60mg per day), in which case it can cause tiredness and clouded thinking. Take care.

Answered 8/18/2014

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