What is Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine?
Category: Prescription Drugs
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See also: Dextroamphetamine
The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is in a class of medications called central nervous system stimulants. It is used as part of a treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also used to treat narcolepsy, a sleep disorder causing sudden sleep attacks.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder | 913 | 572 | |
| Fatigue | 658 | 438 | |
| Problems concentrating | 431 | 315 | |
| Attention deficit disorder | 115 | 75 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 77 | 78 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 75 | |
| Moderate | 222 | |
| Mild | 448 | |
| None | 456 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
| Side effect | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased appetite | 84 | |
| Dry mouth | 73 | |
| Insomnia | 45 | |
| Weight loss | 44 | |
| Anxious mood | 43 | |
| Headaches | 39 |
Why patients stopped taking Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 146 | |
| Did not seem to work | 138 | |
| Doctor's advice | 126 | |
| Other | 122 | |
| Expense | 36 | |
| Personal research | 33 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 28 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 16 |
Duration
Currently taking Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
| Duration | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 24 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 17 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 40 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 80 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 76 | |
| 10 years or more | 45 |
Stopped taking Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
| Duration | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 83 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 101 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 70 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 64 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 94 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 42 | |
| 10 years or more | 22 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | 78 | |
| Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) | 39 | |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | 39 | |
| Atomoxetine (Strattera) | 19 | |
| Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) | 16 |
Patients stopped taking Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) | 40 | |
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | 24 | |
| Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) | 16 | |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | 11 | |
| Armodafinil (Nuvigil) | 7 |
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