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    Dextroamphetamine Side Effects

    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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    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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    ...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 »
    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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    ...that act as stimulants are standard treatments for narcolepsy. They include:Methylphenidate (Ritalin)Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine... Read more »
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    ...include:Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana)Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dextrostat)Pemoline (Cylert),... Read more »

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    Adderall Oral Precautions and Side Effects

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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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    DextroStat Oral Precautions and Side Effects

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

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