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Brand Names: Dexedrine
See also: Dextroamphetamine CR

What is Dextroamphetamine? Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant which improves wakefulness, boosts energy, and decreases fatigue and appetite. Common uses include ADHD, narcolepsy, and weight loss. Common names for dextroamphetamine include d-amphetamine, dexamphetamine, (S)-(+)-amphetamine, and brand names such as Dexedrin. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

11 patients in the community are taking or have taken Dextroamphetamine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Fatigue 7 63%
Brain fog 1 9%
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 1 9%
Cognition 1 9%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Dextroamphetamine.

  15 mg As needed 5 mg Daily 20 mg Daily 30 mg Daily 40 mg Daily 120 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Dextroamphetamine or how long patients were taking Dextroamphetamine before stopping.

Currently taking Dextroamphetamine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
3
1
0
2

Stopped taking Dextroamphetamine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Dextroamphetamine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1 50% Did not seem to work: 50%
Doctor's advice 1 50% Doctor's advice: 50%


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