Comparing Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine vs Dextroamphetamine
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Prescription only
Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine is a stimulant-type medicine used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Its use is limited by its addiction potential and risk of abuse. Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI Induced, ADHD, Narcolepsy, Fatigue, Drowsiness. dextroamphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Fatigue
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More about Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | More about Dextroamphetamine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1157 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 291 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: amphetamine / dextroamphetamine side effects in more detail. |
See also: dextroamphetamine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis | Dexedrine, ProCentra, Xelstrym, Zenzedi | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
34 hours |
34 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 203 drugs are known to interact with amphetamine / dextroamphetamine:
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A total of 173 drugs are known to interact with dextroamphetamine:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
September 09, 1955 |
May 29, 1975 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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