Adderall Effects On Brain
Pronounced: (am-FET-a-meen/DEX-troe-am-FET-a-meen)
Uses
This combination medication is used as part of a total treatment program to control attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and control behavior problems.
This product is a combination of stimulants (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine). It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances...
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