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What is the difference between methamphetamine and the amphetamines prescribed as adhd medications?

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Chemistry: Methamphetamine, or meth, is double methylated, while amphetamine is single methylated. Simple put it makes it stronger, faster acting, and more dangerous. Meth actually breaks down to regular amphetamine in the blood.

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Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Chemistry: Methamphetamine has a slightly different molecular structure than dextroamphetamine. Although methamphetamine can help treat adhd, Dextroamphetamine is safe, while methamphetamine is dangerous.

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Answered 1/15/2020

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A member asked:

What is the difference between methamphetamine and the amphetamines prescribed as adhd medications?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Dr Pappas agreed

Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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