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 »
Desoxyn
Brand Name: Desoxyn Generic Name: methamphetamine Usage The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have approved Desoxyn for the treatment of... Read more »
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Brand Name: Strattera Generic Name: atomoxetine hydrochloride Usage: Strattera has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat... Read more »
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Brand Name: Vyvanse Generic Name: lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Usage: Vyvanse has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat... Read more »
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