What is Dextroamphetamine?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Dexedrine Dexedrine Spansule Dexamphetamine Show all
See also: Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant that is used for the treatment of narcolepsy and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may also be used for obesity; depression; and abnormal behavioral syndrome in children.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narcolepsy | 221 | 19 | |
| Fatigue | 85 | 63 | |
| Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder | 78 | 51 | |
| Problems concentrating | 17 | 8 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 11 | 14 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 8 | |
| Moderate | 31 | |
| Mild | 61 | |
| None | 52 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Dextroamphetamine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 14 | |
| Insomnia | 12 | |
| Anxious mood | 10 | |
| Decreased appetite | 8 | |
| Nervousness | 6 | |
| Dehydration | 5 |
Why patients stopped taking Dextroamphetamine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 26 | |
| Other | 23 | |
| Side effects too severe | 21 | |
| Doctor's advice | 18 | |
| Personal research | 4 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 3 | |
| Expense | 3 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Dextroamphetamine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 10 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 14 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 11 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 12 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 11 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 9 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Dextroamphetamine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) | 11 | |
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | 9 | |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | 6 | |
| Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) | 4 | |
| Bupropion (Wellbutrin) | 2 |
Patients stopped taking Dextroamphetamine and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) | 12 | |
| Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) | 6 | |
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | 3 | |
| Amphetamine (Evekeo) | 2 | |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | 2 |
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