A 42-year-old member asked:

Have to take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) ir 3x a day 20 mg/20mg/10mg. i've had major anxiety, breathing problems, chest pain, and heart racing. is this common?

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Yes: These are all side effects of adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine).

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Why would Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) XR 30mg make my heart race?

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