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If i took aderall even though i don't have adhd what could happen?

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Stimulant: You could have racing heart, insomnia, nervousnss, sweating, nausea etc.

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Risks w/o benefits: Adhd meds can have potentially serious s/e in any patient. However, because of the effect they have in patients who truly have adhd, their risks are worth taking. When somebody w/o adhd takes stimulants, they are essentially abusing it and taking on their risks without benefits.

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