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Any info available on the long term effects of taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) for add? adverse effects?

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Some info: May slightly increase blood pressure & increase risk of cardiodiovascular problems in susceptible individuals--may have small amt of wt loss-however i've followed a number of pts for years with no problems.

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Answered 2/28/2014

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