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A 40-year-old member asked:

Prescribed adderall, (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) wondering if alcohol is a bad mix, i feel it takes away the anxiety brought on by adderall, (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and nulls the side fx?

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Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Alcohol with Adderal: Mixing alcohol with prescribed medications is not good idea, due to cumulative effect on liver, consult your md for medications for anxiety.
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Dr. QH TRAN
Dr. QH TRANanswered
Child Psychiatry 32 years experience
BAD COMBO: Don't do it. Not a good mix at all. Maybe other medications which do not cause anxiety like strattera (atomoxetine).
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Last updated Apr 13, 2016

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