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October 25th, 2006
I recently took almost 200 mg of adderalxr in one day. I have done this now several weekends in a row. This week I took 100 mg at night My symptons are drainage, arms legs and head tingling and chest heavy lips tingling. If I stop right now will i not suffer any long term damage?


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replied November 27th, 2006
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AdderalXR is an amphetamine used for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and excessive daytime sleepiness. It can be used only under a doctor’s prescription. According to your symptoms, I don’t see a reason why you should be taking AdderalXR! Taking AdderalXR without a prescription may indication drug addiction. At any rate, it seems that you are experimenting with the effects of the drug. Prolonged, irregular usage of amphetamines can cause dependency. Overdosing and immediate reduction in doses from amphetamines can be equally dangerous. You must consult a mental health doctor for your condition who can help recommend detoxification strategies and possible treatment for chemical addiction.
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