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Can Adderall Accelerate The Aging Process?
Question: Does adderall xr..20-2x's daily, accelerate aging?
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Detailed Answer:
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No, Adderall XR does not accelerate aging in any way. Nor does any other stimulant medication. It may cause side effects such as appetite loss and weight loss if not monitored carefully, so talk with your doctor regularly. But otherwise, you are safe!
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
No, Adderall XR does not accelerate aging in any way. Nor does any other stimulant medication. It may cause side effects such as appetite loss and weight loss if not monitored carefully, so talk with your doctor regularly. But otherwise, you are safe!
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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