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Do you think i should ask my doc to prescribe adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) for my depression?
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Not recommended: It is an adhd medication. It is not an antidepressant.
Answered 5/12/2016
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No: However, if you have adhd and depression symptoms, treating adhd may reduce those symptoms
Answered 7/25/2020
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