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Is it safe to drink caffeine while taking 40mg of adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr a day?

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Caution: Combining these two may increase the stimulatory effects you experience. This could include anxiety, increased pulse, and difficulty sleeping. Hope this helps.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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Yes: You can, but you may want to limit the amount that you ingest as they are both stimulants.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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