Dexedrine is a stimulant medication used to treat ADHD. The active ingredient of this medication is dextroamphetamine.
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Dexedrine
Brand Name: Dexedrine and Dextrostat Generic Name: dextroamphetamine sulfate Usage: Dexedrine is a sustained-release medication approved for... Read more »
Daytrana
Brand Name: Daytrana Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Daytrana for the treatment... Read more »
Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR...
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Adderall and Adderall XR
Brand Name: Adderall and Adderall XR Generic Name: amphetamine, dextroamphetamine Usage: Adderall and Adderall XR have been approved by the... Read more »
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Brand Name: Focalin and Focalin XR Generic Name: dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride Usage Focalin is a short acting stimulant medication and is... Read more »
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