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Does Adderall XR Cause Severe Constipation?

My 8 year old grandson daughter just started on adderall XR 3 weeks ago. She has always had hard very small round d stools, but now is bleeding . Red blood when she wipes and it drips somewhat in toliet after. Is this adderall causing this. Or possibly something else
Mon, 17 Apr 2017
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hi,
Thanks for using health care magic.
Adderall XR causes constipation as its side effect.
bleeding can occur due to constipation and straining while defecating.
you can try stool softener /laxative for time being as it may help your granddaughter.
thanks
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Does Adderall XR Cause Severe Constipation?

hi, Thanks for using health care magic. Adderall XR causes constipation as its side effect. bleeding can occur due to constipation and straining while defecating. you can try stool softener /laxative for time being as it may help your granddaughter. thanks