Comparing Caffeine vs Dextroamphetamine
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Drowsiness, Apnea of Prematurity. May also be prescribed off label for Asthma. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy. May also be prescribed off label for Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI Induced, Fatigue, Drowsiness. |
Related suggestions Drowsiness
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| More about Caffeine | More about Dextroamphetamine | ||||||||||||||||
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Caffeine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 37 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 266 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: caffeine side effects in more detail. |
See also: dextroamphetamine side effects in more detail. |
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| 357 HR Magnum, Alert, Cafcit, Caffedrine, ConRx Alert, Diurex Maximum Relief Water Caps, Diurex Ultra, Enerjets, Fastlene, Jet Alert Double Strength, Jet Alert Maximum Strength, Jet Alert Regular Strength, Keep Going, Molie, NoDoz, Overtime, Pep-Back ReCharge, Pep-Back Ultra, Stay Awake, Valentine, Vivarin View more | Dexedrine, ProCentra, Zenzedi | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
34 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Caffeine Citrate Injection
Category N
Not classified
Excluding Caffeine Citrate Injection See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 58 drugs are known to interact with caffeine:
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A total of 152 drugs are known to interact with dextroamphetamine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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September 22, 2015 |
November 30, 2012 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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