Dextroamphetamine WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Dextroamphetamine
Dextroamphetamine is used as part of a treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dextroamphetamine is in a class of medications called central nervous system stimulants. Long-term use could cause dependence on the drug. See the Adderall Wisdom Card.
Fast Facts:
- According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 4% of American college students reported non-prescription stimulant use in 2004.
- The U.S. Air Force uses dextroamphetamine as its "go pill," given to pilots on long missions to help them remain focused and alert.
- Occasionally prescribed for weight loss in cases of extreme treatment-resistant obesity.
- Used in the treatment of narcolepsy, generally where non-pharmacological measures have proved insufficient.
- Side effects may include restlessness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, headache, uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body, dry mouth, unpleasant taste and smell, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss and changes in sex drive or ability
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Latest Headlines on Dextroamphetamine
What is Dextroamphetamine?
- eMedTV: What Is Dextroamphetamine?
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): What is Dextroamphetamine?
- MedHelp: What is Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine?
- Drugs.com (via Everyday Health): Dextroamphetamine
- RevolutionHealth: What is Dextroamphetamine?
What Are The Uses for Dextroamphetamine?
- Healthsquare: Dextroamphetamine Oral Uses
- WebMD: Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine Oral Uses
- HealthyPlace: Indications and Usage for Dextroamphetamine
- Depression-Guide.com: Uses of Dextroamphetamine
- Medscape: Dosage and Uses for Dextroamphetamine
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Dextroamphetamine?
- MedlinePlus: What Side Effects Can this Medication Cause?
- Drugs.com: Possible Side Effects of Dextroamphetamine
- MedicineNet: Side Effects of Dextroamphetamine
- RevolutionHealth: What are the Possible Side Effects of Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine?
- MedHelp: What are the Possible Side Effects of Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine?
What are the Alternatives to Dextroamphetamine?
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Dextroamphetamine?
- Alive: Controlling ADHD
- MotherNature: Hyperactivity
- National Resource Center on ADHD: Complementary and Alternative Treatments
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Dextroamphetamine
- FDA.gov: Cardiovascular and Psychiatric Risks with ADHD Drugs (May 1, 2007)
- CBS News: Go-Pills, Bombs & Friendly Fire (November 17, 2004)
- RevolutionHealth Blog: Dexedrine etc. (Dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy
- ADD Forums: Dexedrine/Dextrostat (Dextroamphetamine)
- Depression Forums: Depression Forums
- MedHelp: Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Clinical Trials for Dextroamphetamine
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials for Dextroamphetamine
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials for Dextroamphetamine
Controversy and Lawsuits about Dextroamphetamine
- Level1Diet: About Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Controversy, Symptoms, Treatments and Prognosis
- K12Academics: ADD/ADHD>Controversy
- The Oneness Commitment: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Controversy
- Pogust Braslow & Millrood: ADHD Drugs & Suicide/Cardiac Injuries
Abuse of Dextroamphetamine
- Drug Enforcement Administration: Stimulant Abuse By School Age Children
- Find-Health-Articles.com: Methylphenidate and Dextroamphetamine Abuse in Substance-Abusing Adolescents
- HealthyMe: Abuse of Ritalin and Other ADHD Drugs
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Dextroamphetamine
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Dextroamphetamine
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Dextroamphetamine
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- Contributor: Kathy
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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