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 | 885 | 549 | |
| Fatigue | 638 | 437 | |
| Problems concentrating | 412 | 310 | |
| Attention deficit disorder | 112 | 75 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 75 | 76 | |
| Narcolepsy | 42 | 22 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 74 | |
| Moderate | 218 | |
| Mild | 440 | |
| None | 444 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
| Side effect | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased appetite | 83 | |
| Dry mouth | 69 | |
| Insomnia | 44 | |
| Anxious mood | 43 | |
| Weight loss | 42 | |
| Headaches | 37 |
Why patients stopped taking Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 143 | |
| Did not seem to work | 140 | |
| Doctor's advice | 122 | |
| Other | 119 | |
| Expense | 37 | |
| Personal research | 34 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 29 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 18 |
Duration
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | 72 | |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | 37 | |
| Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) | 34 | |
| Atomoxetine (Strattera) | 19 | |
| Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) | 13 |
Patients stopped taking Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) | 35 | |
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | 21 | |
| Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) | 13 | |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | 11 | |
| Armodafinil (Nuvigil) | 6 |
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