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Will i still be able to work out and gain muscle mass while taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

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Dr. Glen Elliott answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Absolutely: Stimulants such as Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) can decrease appetite, so you may need to work to maintain a healthy, balanced diet; but, they do not affect your ability to work out or the processes involved in building muscle mass.

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Answered 4/11/2016

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A member asked:

Will i still be able to work out and gain muscle mass while taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glen Elliott answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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