Adderall And Weight Loss
Weight loss is often a side effect of stimulant medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. According to a recent magazine article, some people are using--and potentially abusing--the drug only for weight loss. An expert patient on ADHDCentral.com explains the potentially dangerous results of using stimulants this way.
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Adderall Oral Precautions and Side Effects
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