Dextroamphetamine Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Dexedrine, Dexedrine Spansule, 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.
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Reasons Taken
24 patients in the community are taking or have taken Dextroamphetamine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
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| Other | 8 | 34% |
| Fatigue | 8 | 34% |
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 4 | 17% |
| Problems concentrating | 2 | 8% |
| Hyperventilation | 1 | 4% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Dextroamphetamine.
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Dextroamphetamine or how long patients were taking Dextroamphetamine before stopping.
Currently taking Dextroamphetamine
Stopped taking Dextroamphetamine
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