Adderall vs Dexedrine

Hi, my son suffers from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and he uses dexedrine. However, I heard this drug may stunt a child’s growth. Is adderall better than dezedrine?

Both adderall and dexedrine are stimulant drugs used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It is true that Dexedrine may stunt a child’s growth, so it’s recommended to monitor the growth regularly. I heard from many people that dexerine is less effective than adderall, and that dexerine is a smoother drug. However, with children is different, and everything has to be carefully considered. Children can not have long-term adderall therapy, but at least it doesn’t affect the growth like other amphetamine-based medications. If you’re not sure what’s best for your son, you should talk to his doctor or ask for a second opinion. The therapy should occasionally be checked by a doctor, in case that it has to be stopped. Be careful and stick to recommended dosage, because adderall and dexedrine are both stimulant drugs and may cause an addiction.

I take adderall and can say with utter certainty that under no cercumstances should you give it to your young kid. Take one and see if it is something that should be in the system of an 8 year old. Non stimulant based drugs will suit you best, seriously.

I am 20 years old and I agree with the last post. I have been taking adderall XR for the past 2 years. I don't think that any child should be exposed to such an intense stimulant. Not only does it risk causing any negative physical and possible mental/emotional problems, I think it could also lead to future drug abuse.