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Does Adderall Taken In Prescribed Doses Affect One's Driving Ability?

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Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2014
Question: Does adderal taken in prescribed doses affect ones ability to drive?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Aderall affects mental alertness while driving in prescribed doses.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Aderall is a medication containing a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. These are chemicals which influence brain activity and might cause impaired thinking and alertness. For this reason it might affect your ability to drive safely even when taken in prescribed doses. Please consult your doctor regarding dose regulation depending on your symptoms.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Does Adderall Taken In Prescribed Doses Affect One's Driving Ability?

Brief Answer: Aderall affects mental alertness while driving in prescribed doses. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Aderall is a medication containing a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. These are chemicals which influence brain activity and might cause impaired thinking and alertness. For this reason it might affect your ability to drive safely even when taken in prescribed doses. Please consult your doctor regarding dose regulation depending on your symptoms. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Regards, Dr.Vivek