A 33-year-old member asked:
Appt to get some cavities filled. they will give me local anaesthesia. is it safe to take that with adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) in my system?
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Dr. Victor Zeinesanswered
Dentistry 53 years experience
Yes: This should not be a problem.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
Yes: Tell your dentist you are on adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine). They may deceide to use a local anes. W-out Epinephrine or w/ a low dose of it.
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Dr. Gary Chapmananswered
Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Yes: Tell your dentist you are on adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine). He/she may elect a slightly different formulation of local anesthetic. Take your medication as directed by your doctor.
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Dr. Richard Pollardanswered
Anesthesiology 32 years experience
Yes: The Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) will not interfere with the local anesthetic.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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