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What Are The Side Effects Of Multiple Dose Of Adderall And Focalin?

I took a 20 mg adderal at about 12:00 earlier today. Later I took a 20 mg focalin at about 1:25 because my friend gave it to me saying they re the same. I later took another 20 mg focalin at 2:50 because it felt like it was wearing off. Later in the day I took 2 more 20 mg focalin (bout an hour and a half spread out). I m just wondering if I m at any serious health risks. Ps this is not an everyday thing I take adderal this was a first
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
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Hi,

Of course, Adderall and Focalin both are given to treat the condition of ADHD. But both are different in their pharmacological structure. Also, both these drugs are prescription drugs and their dosage is strictly to be guided by your doctor. Both the drugs have so many side effects, if not used under proper indications and in proper dosage. These drugs also have addictive property and hence liable to be misused.

Definitely, by the system, you are taking these drugs, shows that you may have an addiction to drug. Therefore, I will advise you to consult your doctor in this regards and strictly take the treatment under his / her guidance, even if you need to take it/these for some medical condition.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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What Are The Side Effects Of Multiple Dose Of Adderall And Focalin?

Hi, Of course, Adderall and Focalin both are given to treat the condition of ADHD. But both are different in their pharmacological structure. Also, both these drugs are prescription drugs and their dosage is strictly to be guided by your doctor. Both the drugs have so many side effects, if not used under proper indications and in proper dosage. These drugs also have addictive property and hence liable to be misused. Definitely, by the system, you are taking these drugs, shows that you may have an addiction to drug. Therefore, I will advise you to consult your doctor in this regards and strictly take the treatment under his / her guidance, even if you need to take it/these for some medical condition. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician