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Wondering if adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) can cause extreme mouth pain and sores? possibly due to cheek biting/grinding teeth?

11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Possible: Especially if dose is too high. Discuss with your prescriber.

Answered 2/15/2021

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get checked.quickly: Mouth sores and pain especially if over most of the mouth with peeling can be due to a serious reaction called Stevens-Johnson syndrome which has been reported. If you are having just a few sores and it is not spreading that is not likely. But Adderal can cause teeth grinding (bruxisum) and a dry mouth, which can cause sores. You need to talk to your doc today cuz of extreme pain!

Answered 10/20/2021

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Good possibility: The jaw clenching and grinding of teeth, as well as nocturnal bruxism is a known side effect of Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine). See your dentist for oral habit appliance fabrication.

Answered 11/1/2020

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes, known side effect of this drug. Talk to prescriber about alternative drug. If you need the drug, talk to dentist about night guard.

Answered 7/14/2015

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