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A member asked:

Need help. is 80 mg adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) ir too much?

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Dr. Barbara Srur answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: The maximum recommended dose per day is 60mg.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2015

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