ADHD medication and strength training

Medical Q&A [Moderated]
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I am a 23 year old male currently running the 12 week program. I have a prescription for Lisdexamfetamindimesylat (Danish chemical name) or Elvanse which is the commercial name. (The active compound is dextroamphetamine) I normally don’t like using the medication because I have a tendency to develop adverse effect when taking medication etc. But I am currently writing my bachelors thesis (in physics) and would like to be able to concentrate for once.

My question is if the amphetamine is going to affect my recovery and training in a, y way I should be aware of. (other than reducing my appetite) Since I, in that case, would like to limit my use of it as much as possible. To avoid losing possible gains in that period.

Thanks in advance.

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The main thing to be aware of is the effects on appetite, as you noted.

Doing a good job on your thesis is presumably more important than your training anyway. Do what you have to do, and I think you will be ok.

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Thanks for the quick answer.