What prescription or over the counter medicines contain methamphetamines?
Question posted by SER70 on 30 Dec 2016
Last updated on 1 January 2017 by sweetsvirgo
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pseudoephedrine and methamphetamines are both in the stimulant family of drugs.
Over the counter medicines that contain pseudoephedrine include the brands Sudafed, Entex, SudoGest, Codimal, Comtrex and Dristan. Theraflu, Tylenol Cold and maximum strength Contac Cold & Flu medicine are also known to contain significant amounts of the controversial decongestant
Prescription Drugs:
Many different types of amphetamines are widely available both on the streets and in pharmacies throughout the United States. Various types of medications, including those used to treat narcolepsy, obesity and ADHD contain amphetamines. The following amphetamines list contains some of the most common medications that contain amphetamines including Lisdexamphetamine and Dextroamphetamine.
Dextroamphetamine
This medication is often prescribed to patients for the treatment of ADHD. It can sometimes be prescribed for the treatment of a sleep disorder known as narcolepsy.
prescription amphetamines
Most amphetamines are prescribed to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity.
Levoamphetamine
This drug is a psychostimulant that is commonly used to increase focus. It can improve concentration and allows the user to stay awake for extended periods of time.
Lqisdexamfetamine
More commonly known as Vyvanse, Lisdexamfetamine is a Schedule II controlled substance that is commonly used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Adderall
Adderall is a mixture of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine that is prescribed for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
Dexedrine
Dexedrine is an amphetamine medication that is prescribed for the treatment of ADHD. It is sometimes better known as Dextrostat or Procentra.
Ritalin
Ritalin is a commonly prescribed medication used to treat childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is sometimes called Concerta, Daytrana or Methylin.
Focalin
Focalin is used for the treatment of ADHD. It is a Schedule II controlled substance that carries a moderate risk for abuse and misuse.
Strattera
Used in the treatment of ADHD in adults and children over the age of 6, Strattera is also known as Atomoxetine.
Concerta
Concerta is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of narcolepsy and ADHD. The stimulant carries and array of side effects and is a class II controlled substance with a moderate risk for abuse or misuse.
Dextrostat
Also known as ProCentra or Dexedrine, Dextrostat is a type of Dextroamphetamine that is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy as well as certain forms of hyperactivity.
Examples of insurance companies that drug rehabs may accept:
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