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    Amphetamine And Dextroamphetamine

    Generic ADHD med recalled for potential dose problem

    August 19, 2009
    Drugmaker Barr Laboratories has recalled one lot of generic Adderall tablets, saying the drugs may be too potent. Side effects from taking the overly-potent tablet may include racing heartbeat, panic, restlessness, headache, and euphoria. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the oval, peach-colored tablet of dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, and amphetamine sulfate bears the lot number 311756, and is embossed with "b/973" on one side and "2/0" ... Read more »
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    ...too. I asked my doctor for a prescription for 5mg of Dextroamphetamine. It's like the Vyvanese,... Read more »

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    A Tale of Several ADHD Medications
    By Deborah , Health Expert

    ...those medications.My doctor then prescribed generic dextroamphetamine in a low dose (5mg) to be... Read more »

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    Tinkering with Antidepressant Treatment
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    ...weight. Plus, when my doctor initially prescribed the dextroamphetamine, I was a stay a home mom... Read more »

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    Call me skeptical, but hopeful. I am one of the many cancer patients who has noticed a slight... Read more »

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    One of the benefits of writing about my illness is that I get to bounce ideas off of very smart... Read more »

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    ADHD Issues: How is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treated?
    ...the mainstay of ADHD treatment. This medicines include methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), and pemoline (Cylert -- may cause rare, severe hepatotoxicity)... Read more »
    Adderall and Adderall XR
    Brand Name: Adderall and Adderall XR   Generic Name: amphetamine, dextroamphetamine Usage:  Adderall and Adderall XR have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat Attention... Read more »
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    ...Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder MedsSelective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor: amphetamine/dextroamphetamine, aka Adderall atomoxetine HCl, aka Strattera methylphenidate, aka... Read more »
    Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications
    ...and ADHD symptoms can intensify. For this reason, the long-acting dosage forms have become popular.Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine. Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall) and dextroamphetamine... Read more »
    Dexedrine
    Brand Name: Dexedrine and Dextrostat   Generic Name: dextroamphetamine sulfate Usage:  Dexedrine is a sustained-release medication approved for treatment of symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder... Read more »

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    Dexedrine Oral Uses and How to Use

    Dextroamphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a... Read more »

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    DextroStat Oral Uses and How to Use

    Dextroamphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a... Read more »

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    Adderall Oral Uses and How to Use

    ...problems. This product is a combination of stimulants (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine). It is... Read more »

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    Adderall Oral Dosage and Storage

    This combination medication is used as part of a total treatment program to control attention... Read more »

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    Dexedrine Oral Dosage and Storage

    Dextroamphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a... Read more »

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