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Can Adderal Be Taken For Narcolepsy And Major Depressive Disorder?

I HAVE NARCOLEPSY AND MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.PROVIGIL DOESN'T WORK FOR ME BUT NUVIGIL HAS HELPED A GREAT DEAL. I CAN DRIVE WITHOUT DROWSINESS WHICH IS HUGE BUT I DO TAKE EFFEDRINE AND B12 DRINK SHOTS [1] A DAY TO KEEP GOING,MY DR. DOESN'T LIKE ME TO TAKE EFFEDRINE BUT WOULDN'T IT BE WORTH A TRY TO ADD ADDERAL XL AND DROP THE EFFEDRINE.OR AT LEAST TRY THAT COMBO SO I CAN REACH MY ENERGY POTENTIAL SO I CAN FEEL LIKE MOST 53 YEAR OLD FEEL NORMALLY SO I CAN GET MY HOUSE IN ORDER?
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Adderal is a psycho-stimulant and its therapeutic doses improve performance on working memory tests in normal functioning individuals and it is effective in both narcolepsy and major depressive disorder. At doses much higher than those medically prescribed, stimulants can interfere with working memory and cognitive control. Try to control its dose to avoid abuse potential.

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Can Adderal Be Taken For Narcolepsy And Major Depressive Disorder?

HI Thanks for using healthcare magic Adderal is a psycho-stimulant and its therapeutic doses improve performance on working memory tests in normal functioning individuals and it is effective in both narcolepsy and major depressive disorder. At doses much higher than those medically prescribed, stimulants can interfere with working memory and cognitive control. Try to control its dose to avoid abuse potential. Thanks