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Dextrostat
Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Dextroamphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dextroamphetamine may also be used for other...
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Dextrostat

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Dextrostat
DextroStat® (dextroamphetamine sulfate) is the dextro isomer of the compound d,l-amphetamine sulfate, a sympathomimetic amine of the amphetamine group. Chemically, dextroamphetamine is d-alpha-methyl-phenethylamine, and is present in all forms of DextroStat® as the neutral sulfate. It has a...
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Narcolepsy
...less abuse potential than other stimulants. The medicine also helps maintain wakefulness. Other stimulants include dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, DextroStat) and methylphenidate (Ritalin). Antidepressant medications can help to reduce episodes of cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hallucinations. Antidepressants...
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
...(Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana) Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall) Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dextrostat) Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) The FDA has approved the nonstimulant drug atomoxetine (Strattera) for use in ADHD. Effectiveness appears to be...
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See also: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Hypersomnia, Narcolepsy, Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced

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