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Will Stopping Adderall Abruptly Lead To Withdrawal Symptoms?
i have been prescribed 30mg capsules of adderall because my doctor thinks i have ADD, i have take one each morning for the past 3 days and i dont like the way it makes me feel i also dont believe i have ADD my doctor is not very smart and i am seeking a new one, im going to stop taking them as of tomorrow will i go through withdrawls
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
Hi there,
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Yes Adderall is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. When used regularly for a long duration it causes dependence which causes withdrawal on stopping abruptly. It has to be stopped by tapering slowly,over a few weeks, under the supervision of a psychiatrist. It may increase your hyperactivity or cause concentration difficulties or even restlessness.
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Dr A Rao
Thanks for writing to us,
Yes Adderall is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. When used regularly for a long duration it causes dependence which causes withdrawal on stopping abruptly. It has to be stopped by tapering slowly,over a few weeks, under the supervision of a psychiatrist. It may increase your hyperactivity or cause concentration difficulties or even restlessness.
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Dr A Rao
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