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What is the starting dose for adderrall for an adult with add?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Adderall: starting dose for adults is usually 5 mg, but it is case dependent, and your prescriber would direct you on the starting dose and the dose increase needed according to the case, it is a controlled drug, so be careful, best wishes

Answered 11/14/2018

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