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A member asked:
I have been prescribed vyvanse and adderal to treat my adhd for the past six years. i am concerned that my dopamine & norepinephrine levels will not be restored when i get off my rx. should i be worried about permanent collateral damage to my brain?
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Worried: You are already worried and it is imperative that you discuss this with the doctor who is controlling your medicines. I would appreciate learning what your doctor(s) have told you.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Homeostasis: Your brain neurochemistry is largely genetically determined and as most people treated for ADHD know, the effects of medication vanish almost immediately on stopping drug.
Answered 6/7/2019
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