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    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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    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 »

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