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If 2 antidepressants do not work, can i ask my doc for adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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If you have : Diagnosed adhd maybe. However, Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is for the treatment of attention deficet disorders. It would be way, way down the list of meds to try off -label after failures with other medications.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

If 2 antidepressants do not work, can i ask my doc for adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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