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Does methylin and adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) work the same way in your body?

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, but they are: Very different drugs with different side effect profiles.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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