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	MedlinePlus Drug Information: Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine
		Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine tablets are also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep).
		Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine combination should not be taken in the late afternoon or evening because it may cause difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
		The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine should not be used to treat excessive tiredness that is not caused by narcolepsy.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601234.html (1562 words)

	Dextroamphetamine
		If you take too much dextroamphetamine you may find that the medication no longer controls your symptoms, you may feel a need to take large amounts of the medication, and you may experience symptoms such as rash, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, irritability, hyperactivity, changes in your personality, and loss of contact with reality.
		Dextroamphetamine is used as part of a treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age).
		Dextroamphetamine is also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep).
	www.safemedication.com /displaydrug.cfm?id=605027 (1341 words)

	Dextroamphetamine (Dexadrine) - New Warnings, January 2, 2007 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Barkley reviewed 15 studies using dextroamphetamine and 14 using methylphenidate and observed a mean improvement of 75% for both drugs.
		Pediatricians should consider demonstrating to the parents that the dextroamphetamine Spansules can be twisted into two halves, and, by using the small "top" half as a measuring device, the beads from the capsule can be carefully poured up to the brim of the smaller half to make a "half-dose" of the spansule.
		Stimulant therapy is often avoided in children aged 3 to 4 years because of lower efficacy; the increased rate of problematic AEs, especially moodiness, irritability, and appetite suppression; and because of the lack of availability of a liquid formulation.
	www.ccspublishing.com /journals3a/dextroamphetamine.htm (349 words)

	dextroamphetamine - Drug Finder - MSN Health & Fitness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant and an appetite suppressant.
		Dextroamphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD).
		A dextroamphetamine salt, dextroamphetamine sulfate, is available with a prescription under several brand and generic names as tablets, as sustained-release capsules, and as an elixir.
	health.msn.com /drugfinder/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100106614 (1243 words)

	Dextroamphetamine Sustained-Release Capsules facts and comparsions at Drugs.com
		Dextroamphetamine Sustained-Release Capsules may interfere with certain lab tests, including corticosteroid levels.
		Dextroamphetamine Sustained-Release Capsules should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 3 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
		Dextroamphetamine Sustained-Release Capsules is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed.
	www.drugs.com /cdi/dextroamphetamine_sustained_release_capsules.html (1414 words)

	Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine): Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine - Adderall
		Dextroamphetamine is used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD).
		Dextroamphetamine works in the brain to decrease the hyperactivity of patients with this disorder.
		Advanced arteriosclerosis, symptomatic cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to the sympathomimetic amines, glaucoma and agitated states.
	www.depression-guide.com /dextroamphetamine.htm (603 words)

	Search Results for "Dextroamphetamine"
		A derivative of amphetamine, such as dextroamphetamine or a phosphate or sulfate of amphetamine.
		Benzedrine is the trade name for the drug amphetamine; dextroamphetamine is marketed as Dexedrine.
		...counseling combined with medications such as methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) or dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) that correct neurochemical imbalances in the...
	www.bartleby.com /cgi-bin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?FILTER=&query=Dextroamphetamine (191 words)

	Parkinsn's List Drug DataBase dextroamphetamine / Dexedrine
		Dextroamphetamine is contraindicated in patients with advanced arteriosclerosis, symptomatic cardiac disease, glaucoma, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, or Tourette's syndrome because it can exacerbate these conditions.
		Dextroamphetamine is classified as pregnancy category C. Potential risks of dextroamphetamine use during pregnancy or breast-feeding are probably greater than the benefits; it should be used with great caution in these patients.
		Dextroamphetamine should not be used as an anorexic agent in children under 12.
	www.parkinsons-information-exchange-network-online.com /drugdb/044.html (1616 words)

	Forum on HIV and Mental Health: stimulants (dextroamphetamine, provigil) depression, hiv fatigue
		the very first option that came up was a short study suggesting use of dextroamphetamine for hiv people like myself for both depression and fatigue -- and i hadn't even typed any of that in the search engine.
		Dextroamphetamine is very effective for the treatment of fatigue, slowed thinking and apathy, often seen in people with HIV infection.
		It should be used cautiously in people with a history of a psychotic disorder, seizures, head trauma or other serious brain disease, such as meningitis, encephalitis or brain tumor.
	www.thebody.com /Forums/AIDS/Mental/Current/Q171161.html (611 words)

	Conemaugh Health System: : Medication Information: Adderall (Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine may cause sudden death or serious heart problems especially if the medication is misused.
		Your doctor may tell you to stop taking dextroamphetamine and amphetamine from time to time to see if the medication is still needed.
		The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine may cause slower growth (height and weight) in children, especially if they take it for a long time.
	www.conemaugh.org /healthinfo/mt_page.cfm?mt_pageid=58B5D39A-A38B-CF1D-64C85A1AD9D514A4 (1472 words)

	Dextroamphetamine, Dexedrine Pharmacology - HealthyPlace.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Dextroamphetamine is also used in the treatment of narcolepsy (uncontrollable desire for sleep or sudden attacks of deep sleep).
		Dextroamphetamine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
		Hyperkinetic children appear to be able to tolerate comparatively high dosages of dextroamphetamine with few adverse reactions, possibly because they excrete the drug more rapidly than other patients.
	www.healthyplace.com /Medications/dextroamphetamine.asp (2163 words)

	dextroamphetamine - [Medication]
		Do not use dextroamphetamine if you have hardened arteries (arteriosclerosis), heart disease, moderate to severe high blood pressure (hypertension), overactive thyroid, glaucoma, severe anxiety or agitation, or a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
		Dextroamphetamine is a drug of abuse and may be habit-forming.
		Dextroamphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
	www.peacehealth.org /kbase/multum/d00804a1.htm (1461 words)

	Dextroamphetamine - Talk Medical
		Dextroamphetamine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness.
		Do not take Dextroamphetamine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
		Continue to take Dextroamphetamine and talk to your doctor if you experience ·restlessness or tremor, ·nervousness or anxiety, ·headache or dizziness, ·insomnia, ·dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth, ·diarrhea or constipation, or ·impotence or changes in your sex drive.
	www.talkmedical.com /medications/1777/Dextroamphetamine (967 words)

	H-E-B HealthNotes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Dextroamphetamine can increase blood levels of magnesium, which causes significant lowering of the calcium to magnesium ratio in the blood.
		Another magnesium-amphetamine interaction involves supplements of magnesium hydroxide, which are known to cause retention of amphetamines in the body.
		Effect of dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate on calcium and magnesium concentration in hyperactive boys.
	www.heb.com /yourHEBStore/healthnotes.jsp?catid=1&org=heb&ContentID=1160000 (1132 words)

	Prescription Drug Information - View Single Post - Dextroamphetamine Sulfate CR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Dextroamphetamine Sulfate CR is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention-deficit disorder without hyperactivity (ADD).
		Dextroamphetamine Sulfate CR also is used to treat narcolepsy (sudden and uncontrollable attacks of drowsiness and sleep).
		Dextroamphetamine Sulfate CR may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
	www.prescriptiondrugchat.com /showpost.php?p=1411&postcount=1 (276 words)

	Dextroamphetamine
		There is no specific antidote for dextroamphetamine intoxication and treatment is primarily supportive.
		Food: Dextroamphetamine serum levels may be altered if taken with acidic food, juices, or vitamin C. Herb/Nutraceutical: Avoid ephedra (may cause hypertension or arrhythmias).
		Blocks reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine from the synapse, thus increases the amount of circulating dopamine and norepinephrine in cerebral cortex to reticular activating system; inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase and causes catecholamines to be released.
	www.metagenics.com /ADAM/41/038200.html (1131 words)

	Dextroamphetamine - Drugs & Vitamins - Drug Library - DrugDigest
		Remember: The prescription for dextroamphetamine is only for the person for whom it was prescribed.
		Dextroamphetamine has been prescribed for children 3 years of age and older for the treatment of attention-deficit disorder.
		Dextroamphetamine can hide signs that you are tired, reduce your coordination, or make you dizzy.
	www.drugdigest.org /DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,6089\|Dextroamphetamine,00.html (926 words)

	Acute Psychosis Associated With Therapeutic Use of Dextroamphetamine -- Calello and Osterhoudt 113 (5): 1466 -- ...
		Acute Psychosis Associated With Therapeutic Use of Dextroamphetamine -- Calello and Osterhoudt 113 (5): 1466 -- Pediatrics
		notion that the dextroamphetamine was responsible for the agitated
		of dextroamphetamine has not been reported to our knowledge.
	pediatrics.aappublications.org /cgi/content/full/113/5/1466 (376 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Dextroamphetamine - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Dextroamphetamine: A synthetic substance related to natural sympathomimetic amines and the synthetic agent amphetamine.
		In the central nervous system (CNS), dextroamphetamine induces the release of dopamine within the mesocorticolimbic system, a major component of the brain reward system, resulting in measurable behavioral changes such as euphoria.
		Similar to other amphetamines, dextroamphetamine has a high potential for abuse, dependence, and addiction if used in large doses over extended periods of time.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/dextroamphetamine.htm (324 words)

	Depression, dopamine and dextroamphetamine
		ACKGROUND: The state of the brain reward system in major depressive disorder was assessed with dextroamphetamine, which probes the release of dopamine within the mesocorticolimbic system, a major component of the brain reward system, and produces measurable behavioral changes, including rewarding effects (eg, euphoria).
		We hypothesized that depressed individuals would exhibit an altered response to dextroamphetamine due to an underlying brain reward system dysfunction reflected by anhedonic symptoms.
		METHODS: In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, parallel study, the behavioral and physiological effects of a single 30-mg dose of oral dextroamphetamine sulfate were measured.
	www.biopsychiatry.com /dextroamphetamine.htm (247 words)

	MEDLINE_1996-2006 - Resultado página 1
		Because of the abuse liability and physical dependence potential of amphetamines and related antiobesity agents, this study evaluated the abuse potential of sibutramine and compared it with that of dextroamphetamine and placebo in recreational stimulant users.
		Thirty-one male recreational stimulant users participated in this single-site, Latin square crossover study that compared the effects of two doses of sibutramine (20 mg and 30 mg) to dextroamphetamine (20 mg and 30 mg) and placebo, using a series of validated subjective scales or questionnaires.
		For scales measuring stimulation and euphoria, there was a greater mean response for dextroamphetamine 30 mg versus 20 mg, with both doses having a significantly greater stimulant and euphoric effect than placebo at the majority of time points (p
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	Dextroamphetamine media references
		Earlier this month, four middle school students were suspended after a special needs student sold dextroamphetamine, used to treat attention deficit disorder...
		Last month, the district was rocked again when a special education student sold his own dextroamphetamine -- used to treat attention deficit disorder -- to...
		The case at the middle school involved dextroamphetamine, a non-narcotic drug used to treat attention deficit disorder.
	www.bluegrouper.com /drugs/2004/Dextroamphetamine.html (604 words)

	dextroamphetamine - Pharmacy Encyclopedia
		Remember: The prescription for dextroamphetamine is only for the person for whom it was prescribed.
		Dextroamphetamine has been prescribed for children 3 years of age and older for the treatment of attention-deficit disorder.
		Dextroamphetamine can hide signs that you are tired, reduce your coordination, or make you dizzy.
	www.online-ambulance.com /drugs/di.php?action=view&drugs=Dextroamphetamine (872 words)

	RemedyFind: patient ratings of Dexedrine etc. (Dextroamphetamine) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
		Dexedrine etc. (Dextroamphetamine) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant medication that is a member of the amphetamine group.
		Some individuals have suggested that certain psychostimulants like Dextroamphetamine, and Provigil (Modafinil) - but not Ritalin (Methylphenidate) - may also be helpful in treating co-existing depression in individuals with anxiety disorders.
		Dextroamphetamine but not methylphenidate had a significantly greater antiobsessive-compulsive effect as measured by the Comprehensive Psychiatric Rating Scale--Obsessive-Compulsive Subscale, as compared with placebo.
	www.remedyfind.com /rem.asp?ID=12163 (276 words)

	Dextroamphetamine
		Hyperactivity and agitation usually respond to reduced sensory input; however, with extreme agitation, haloperidol (2-5 mg I.M. for adults) may be required.
		Food: Dextroamphetamine serum levels may be altered if taken with acidic food, juices, or vitamin C. Herb/Nutraceutical: Avoid ephedra (may cause hypertension or arrhythmias).
		Blocks reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine from the synapse, thus increases the amount of circulating dopamine and norepinephrine in cerebral cortex to reticular activating system; inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase and causes catecholamines to be released.
	www.adventisthealthcare.com /adam/Complementary%20and%20Alternative%20Medicine/41/038200.html (1131 words)

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