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(also known as dextroamphetamine, Dextrostat)

Amphetamines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. They are used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Amphetamines increase attention and decrease restlessness in patients who are overactive, unable to concentrate for very long or are easily distracted,... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
ADHD / ADD
190
79%
Narcolepsy
105
84%
Depression
5
100%
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
6
100%
Bipolar Disorder
5
100%
Overall, 82% (327 Members) find Dexedrine helpful
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Dexedrine Reviews

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works ok
This stuff is great! Just started a month ago so Im hoping it will continue to work for me. Side effects so far are dry mouth and weight loss....and of course Im not too tired to function anymore!
Working / Worked
It worked very well for the first 6 months, slowly increased dose as effectiveness wore off and side affects got worse. had no real issues with it early on besides some weight loss.
Working / Worked
I haven't used it for years but it did work when I was in my 20's.
Working / Worked
Seems to work relatively well but I have trouble remembering to take the next dose before it wears off.
Working / Worked
I use Dexedrine as a PRN if I have to drive or have an extra long day planned where I can't take a nap.
Working / Worked
Dextroamphetamine along with travel compression socks helps my dysautonomia.
Working / Worked
Extended release is my only option.
Working / Worked
Yes has helped the daytime attacks alot, still present but no where near as bad. Just not happy about the overall feeling of the drug (the high, fake or extreme emotions)... Also the restrictions on extreme exercise capabilities, ie. watching my heart rate and not pushing beyond this for chance of, as they term it, 'sudden death'.....
Working / Worked
started on meds 1972,in nursing school,until 1994, side effects,chronic hyptention=enlarged heart,retired on disability,it took 60 to 80mg of dexedrine to stay alert,plus meds for sleep, serotonin level all screwed up was it worth it yes, yes,yes,
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Dexedrine & Bipolar
    I could be confusing dextrostat with something else, I do know that it has a quicker onset however that is a given since I am on the extended release ... [More]
  2. Discussion: Dexedrine & Bipolar
    Dextrostat is alot stronger and is close to being meth from what I understand. [More]
  3. Discussion: Dexedrine & Bipolar
    Just speaking from experience. Have been prescribed Dextrostat before (generic form) and eventually became manic on it. [More]
  4. Discussion: DEXTROAMPHETAMINE
    Hey Tim - just saw my sleep DR a few days ago and shared my concerns about the HUGE amount of stimulants I'm on. He said there's a few reasons he tho... [More]
  5. Discussion: Dexedrine
    I have taken Dexedrine and found it worked well. I prefer Dextrostat which is what I'm on now. My doc wants me to switch to Provigil because the meth ... [More]

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