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How long does a typical Adderall pill stay in the system for?

Adderall is a combination of Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine which are a group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. These types of medications are used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy among other cases determined by your doctor. For the most part these drugs are metabolized quickly, when you are prescribed the medicine and dosage by your physician you can speak specifically about how it will react with your body.

Many students who are not prescribed Adderall attempt to use it to help focus on writing papers, studying, or to suppress an appetite. Adderall can be habit forming, have many side effects, and have withdrawal effects if you have taken it regularly then attempt to stop. It is also difficult to determine how long it will stay in your system, because it depends on multiple factors within each individual. Detection of Adderall depends on the sensitivity of the test. For more information about the medicine, and to prevent abuse from occurring please visit: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR602653.

Erika Christiansen
Practicum Student
Health Iowa/ Student Health Service

Paul W. Natvig, M.D.
Staff Psychologist
Student Health Service

Written 2/19/10
 

Question Link : http://www.uistudenthealth.com/question/default.aspx?q=1120