A 27-year-old member asked:
what are the side effects of stopping adderal after taking it for years?
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Dr. Donald Hazlett answered
54 years experience Psychiatry
It will show up fast: If you have any withdrawal symptoms. If the use was successful & necessary it's unlikely you will. Withdrawal can be difficult and similar to what Cocaine addicts go through. A major issue is that depression can be part of Cocaine withdrawal and severe enough that suicidal ideation is common. Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) can act the same way but is less severe. Have your doctor manage any withdrawal plan.
Answered on Jun 24, 2014
Dr. Samuel Miles answered
47 years experience Psychiatry
None: If you have been taking Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) as prescribed at normal therapeutic doses, you should not experience any withdrawal symptoms. However, you may notice distractibility and lack of focus which are related to add which no longer is being treated.
Answered on May 7, 2016
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Dr. Bartholomew Vereb answered
16 years experience Psychiatry
Likely not: One year is a very long time. This is probably a red herring.
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Please be more: Specific. If you could tell us exactly which affects you are worried about then we could answer your question. Otherwise unfortunately the question is ... Read More
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Dr. William Holmes answered
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No: If your child has not taken Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr for a year, there is no risk of side effects related to that medic ... Read More
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Dr. Kevin Nasky answered
16 years experience Psychiatry
Seek medical help: Depending on how much and how regularly you drink alcohol, stopping abruptly can be dangerous or even lethal. If you are a heavy drinker, and want to ... Read More
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