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Does citrus (citric acid) affect absorption of adderal?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Adderall/Citric acid: Citric acid slightly lowers absorption of stimulants, unless taken an hour before or hour after the stimulant.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 4/29/2015

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