Sign in

or Register now

ADHDCentral.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

What Does Dextroamphetamine Do

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

8689
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 »

18
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 »

18
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 »

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

Medications

Brr0953z_144809_5

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

Brr0953z_144809_5

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

Eon04040_115299_5

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

Eon04040_115299_5

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

Brr0953z_144809_5

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

Related News

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... Read summary »

Generic ADHD meds just as good as name brand: experts
July 15, 2009

Parents should be aware that generic versions of ADHD drugs are as safe and effective as name-brand meds, a new Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs... Read summary »

Scientists Unlock Secrets of Red Wine's Health Benefits
July 13, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For nearly 200 years, red wine has been touted for its unmatched health benefits. It's been shown to do everything from... Read summary »

Surgery Gone Wrong!
February 19, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Last year, Lenny LeClair went to the hospital for "routine" surgery. But he left the operating room much... Read summary »

Virtual Eye Surgery
May 05, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- By age 80, half of all Americans will have cataracts, and many will need surgery to remove them. Until... Read summary »