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If i take amphetamines like adderall almost daily just to suppress tiredness due to my work that requires me to sleep less would i build up tolerance to the wakefulness effects ?

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Dr. Andrew Rosenbach answered

Yes.: correct. Just like with the other effects of this agent (or most of them, less obvious but including focus/concentration), prolonged use leads to tolerance/dependence, hence the schedule II status.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 8/11/2018

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A member asked:

If i take amphetamines like adderall almost daily just to suppress tiredness due to my work that requires me to sleep less would i build up tolerance to the wakefulness effects ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Rosenbach answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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