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A 18-year-old male asked:
Can adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) lower testosterone or cause low testosterone ? can it lower human growth hormone? affecting bone or penis growth?
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Dr. Philip Kernanswered
Endocrinology 45 years experience
Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and hormone: Millions of people take Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) for adhd. If there is no significant suppression of appetite, then there should be no impact on sex hormones, growth, or development of other organs.
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I am not aware of any relationship beween Adderall and penis size or length.
Apr 30, 2014
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