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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Adderall?
Question: Hi Doc, I take a very low dose of adderal. Does that drug cause you to gauge at your skin?
Brief Answer:
not a direct side effect
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
This is not a known direct side effect of this medication. It can cause agitation , anxiety, fear and restlessness in some persons. It is possible , that as a consequence of these effects (feeling anxious, restless or agitated), that a person may then gouge at the skin.
If you are not feeling these symptoms (anxious, fearful, restless, agitated) and you are still having the urge to go at your skin, then you may want to consider seeing your doctor for an assessment to :
(1) make sure that there is no physical cause eg itching, rash, abnormal nerve sensations
(2)if physical causes have been ruled out, consider an emotional or psychological cause of this symptom
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not a direct side effect
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
This is not a known direct side effect of this medication. It can cause agitation , anxiety, fear and restlessness in some persons. It is possible , that as a consequence of these effects (feeling anxious, restless or agitated), that a person may then gouge at the skin.
If you are not feeling these symptoms (anxious, fearful, restless, agitated) and you are still having the urge to go at your skin, then you may want to consider seeing your doctor for an assessment to :
(1) make sure that there is no physical cause eg itching, rash, abnormal nerve sensations
(2)if physical causes have been ruled out, consider an emotional or psychological cause of this symptom
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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