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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Dextroamphetamine Precautions

ADHD med to be sold in liquid form

October 03, 2008
Auriga Laboratories has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to sell a liquid form of one of the most frequently prescribed medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Liquadd is an oral form of the stimulant dextroamphetamine sulfate. The company expects to start selling the product by mid-2008. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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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More Tinkering with Antidepressant Treatment
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...too. I asked my doctor for a prescription for 5mg of Dextroamphetamine. It's like the Vyvanese,... Read more »

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Tinkering with Antidepressant Treatment
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

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

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Interview with Howie Mandel: Questions Anyone?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

This coming Tuesday I will be interviewing Howie Mandel and talking to him about how ADHD has... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
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 »
Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics
...amphetamines 3 and older Concerta methylphenidate 6 and older Cylert* pemoline 6 and older Dexedrine dextroamphetamine 3 and older Dextrostat dextroamphetamine 3 and older Ritalin... Read more »
Narcolepsy: Treatment
...that act as stimulants are standard treatments for narcolepsy. They include:Methylphenidate (Ritalin)Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications
...include:Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana)Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dextrostat)Pemoline (Cylert),... Read more »

Medications

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

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

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

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

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

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