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Generic Name: Dextroamphetamine

What is Dexedrine? Dexedrine is a brand name for dextroamphetamine, 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. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

3 patients in the community are taking or have taken Dexedrine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Fatigue 1 33%
Cognition 1 33%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Dexedrine.

  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 Dexedrine or how long patients were taking Dexedrine before stopping.

Currently taking Dexedrine

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