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Will a child develop side effects from adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr 1 year after discontinuing the medication?

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Dr. William Holmes answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

No: If your child has not taken Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr for a year, there is no risk of side effects related to that medicine.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

No: The good and the bad about stimulants is that they have very little residual effect. Side effects are usually gone after 24 hours off the meds.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/11/2012

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A member asked:

Will a child develop side effects from adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr 1 year after discontinuing the medication?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Holmes answered

Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

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