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Is there a difference between taking one 20 mg capsule of adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) or 2 10 mg capsules at once?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
None: Almost all medication is additive and so the dose equivalents are equal for equal amounts. For Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) you can combine them to get the dose required.
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