West Chester, PA
A 21-year-old male asked:
My sub dr prescribed me reg. adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) ir went back to my regular dr & said adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) ir is very addictive & put me on xr y would sub dr give me that???
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine): Both are Amphetamine-type medications, IR is immediate release & short acting, XR is extended release.
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Last updated Apr 18, 2015
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