Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Adderall XR Capsule

Adderall XR Capsule

Generic nameamphetamine and dextroamphetamine
Drug classCNS stimulants
FormsExtended-release capsule

Adderall XR is an extended-release central nervous system stimulant that affects brain chemicals linked to attention and impulse control. It combines amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts, with half the dose working right away and the other half working about four hours later.

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