Adderall XR

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Adderall XR

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Adderall
Mechanism of action and side effects
…an extended-release alternative, known as Adderall XR, became available. The extended-release formulation produces effects that last between 10 and 12 hours, whereas the instant-release formulation’s effects last from about 4 to 8 hours. In both forms, Adderall functions by simulating the effects of naturally occurring chemicals in the brain, most…
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…an extended-release alternative, known as Adderall XR, became available. The extended-release formulation produces effects that last between 10 and 12 hours, whereas the instant-release formulation’s effects last from about 4 to 8 hours. In both forms, Adderall functions by simulating the effects of naturally occurring chemicals in the brain, most…
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