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Having surgery wednesday&was told i cannot take my dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) (for adhd) will i experience withdrawls? please help im nervous about this

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Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) withdrawal: ...is very unusual with therapeutic doses; in fact, many doctors recommend taking "vacations" from amphetamines once in a while.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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