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A member asked:

Can taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) everyday for a period of time cause dependence and withdrawl when stopped?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes: If this is a concern for you - discuss it w/ your doctor and you can find help for dealing w/ it. It's possible to have a relatively easy time of it but it needs to be done w/ good support. I wish you well in it and know that it's possible. Best!

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Lots of brown ewcm on cd8.(26-28day cycles)period was 2days late last cycle. Newly prescribed to Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr. Could meds be causing irregularities?

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Noticed adderalls (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) less effective 3days before period until it ends. Whats the correlation between Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and female hormones?

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Is Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) causing me to not have period? It's been 80 days. I've never been regular, but Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) makes me not hungry. I also have unprotected sex.

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