Does Adderall Deplete Muscle? Understanding the Risks and Side Effects
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According to clinical trial data, approximately 10% of adults, 9% of teens, and 4% of children experience weight loss as a side effect while taking Adderall XR. This common side effect leads many to question: does Adderall deplete muscle? The connection is complex, involving indirect factors like malnutrition at therapeutic doses and a direct, though rare, risk of muscle breakdown at high, abusive levels.
