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Can I Stop Taking Adderall Abruptly?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2014
Question: Should I stop taking Adderall abruptly?
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Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
don't stop abruptly

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

Adderall is amphetamine and is stimulant drugs; so you can not stop it abruptly. It has to be stopped gradually.

If you stop it sudden then you feel withdrawal features and also worsening or reappearance of symptoms may occur. May I know for what condition are you taking it?
If you are unable to get another doctor for a prescription, I would suggest you visit an ER for a script.

Awaiting your response.

Thank you
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Can I Stop Taking Adderall Abruptly?

Brief Answer: don't stop abruptly Detailed Answer: Hi dear, Adderall is amphetamine and is stimulant drugs; so you can not stop it abruptly. It has to be stopped gradually. If you stop it sudden then you feel withdrawal features and also worsening or reappearance of symptoms may occur. May I know for what condition are you taking it? If you are unable to get another doctor for a prescription, I would suggest you visit an ER for a script. Awaiting your response. Thank you