Dexedrine Abuse WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Dexedrine Abuse
Some patients that take Dexedrine, a medicine used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, can become dependent on it when taken for a long period of time.1 Dexedrine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, which means it has a potential of being abused regularly.2 If a patient suddenly stops taking Dexedrine after taking high doses, severe side effects can occur such as withdrawal symptoms like insomnia and depression.3 Do not share or distribute Dexedrine to other people, as it is unlawful to do so and can cause harm.4
Fast Facts:
- The generic name for Dexedrine is dextroamphetamine.
- Side effects of Dexedrine include insomnia, nausea and dizziness; more serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor immediately include fever, high blood pressure and allergic reaction.5
- Patients under three years old should not use Dexedrine.6
- Dexedrine may slow growth in children, so doctors advise parents to keep track of their child's weight and height.7
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wolters Kluwer (via Drugs.com): Dexedrine
- ↑ RxList: Dexedrine
- ↑ First DataBank (via WebMD): Dexedrine Oral
- ↑ Daily Med: Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine Sulfate) Capsule, Extended Release
- ↑ Drug Digest: Dexedrine Spansules
- ↑ Drug Lib: Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine Sulfate) - Summary
- ↑ Thomson Healthcare (via Mayo Clinic): Dextroamphetamine (Oral Route)
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- Contributor: Maria A. Griswold
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Maria A. Griswold
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Abuse Dexedrine, Abuse of Dexedrine, Abusing Dexedrine
- Last update: Jul. 23, 2009
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