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Does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) work for anxiety?
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Only if from ADHD: Stimulants such as Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) are not good medications for anxiety, unless the anxiety is arising because of the pressure you're experiencing as a result of adhd. Many with primary anxiety find that stimulants make them feel worse and stop taking them after a dose or two. Antidepressants usually are much better medications for anxiety.
Answered 10/1/2016
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Not usually: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) may relieve anxiety that is due to ADHD and the difficulty it causes. However, it can significantly increase anxiety .
Answered 5/22/2015
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Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine): For fidgetiness & hyperactivity, yes, not for anxiety.
Answered 5/27/2015
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