Is dextroamphetamine and Adderall the same thing?

No, dextroamphetamine and Adderall are not the same. Although Adderall and Dexedrine's side effects are similar, these medications are very different. Dexedrine is composed of dextroamphetamine sulfate. Adderall, on the other hand, is made of a combination of amphetamine salts.
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Which is stronger Adderall or dextroamphetamine?

Dexedrine is more potent than many other ADHD medications, including Ritalin and Adderall, when taken in equivalent doses. In part, this is because Dexedrine only contains dextroamphetamine, and there are few inactive ingredients in this older medication to slow the release of the stimulant into the body.
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What is the difference between Adderall and dextroamphetamine?

Dexedrine and Adderall are similar drugs but are not exactly the same. Dexedrine is composed of dextroamphetamine sulfate, while Adderall is made of mixed amphetamine salts, including dextroamphetamine. Both drugs are CNS stimulants and have similar side effects and drug interaction profiles.
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Is dextroamphetamine a form of Adderall?

Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine (brand name: Adderall) and dextroamphetamine (brand name: Dexedrine) are both central nervous system stimulants. They're approved for the treatment of ADHD and also for narcolepsy (a neurological condition marked by severe daytime drowsiness).
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What's the strongest ADHD medication?

It's called Adhansia XR and its active ingredient is methylphenidate, which has been used to treat ADHD for more than 50 years.
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Difference between DEXAMPHETAMINE



What is the best Adderall brand?

For the BEST quality and most potent adderall on the market is made by a company called TEVA. Even pharmacist tell me when they run out of TEVA and must use ALVOGEN their patients complain because the pharmacies cannot keep TEVA in stock because the consumers know it's the best and most effective for ADD and ADHD.”
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What does dexamphetamine do to someone without ADHD?

It can also help them feel calmer, less impulsive, and less restless. While the effects of dextroamphetamine help those with ADHD feel normal, people without ADHD have been known to take the drug to experience a heightened sense of concentration, less need to sleep, and improved mental performance.
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Can you take Adderall and dextroamphetamine together?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Adderall and Dexedrine.
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How long does 30 mg dextroamphetamine last?

Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine): 6-8 hours.
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How long does it take for dextroamphetamine to kick in?

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine): Dexedrine becomes effective within 30 minutes to one hour. It is available in short-acting tablets, which are effective for about four to six hours. Extended-release capsules of Dexedrine are called Spansules and are effective for approximately eight to 10 hours.
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Is dextroamphetamine the same as Ritalin?

Dexedrine and Ritalin are both prescription-only medications that are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as narcolepsy. Dexedrine is comprised of dextroamphetamine, whereas Ritalin is comprised of methylphenidate.
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Does dextroamphetamine make you lose weight?

Sometimes the medicines most often used to treat ADHD can cause weight loss. Stimulant drugs like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall) make you less hungry and make your body burn calories faster than usual. Some of them are even used to help people lose weight or treat binge eating.
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What drugs contain dextroamphetamine?

US Brand Name
  • Dexedrine.
  • Dexedrine Spansules.
  • Dextrostat.
  • Liquadd.
  • ProCentra.
  • Zenzedi.
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Is Vyvanse the same as Dexamphetamine?

The difference between the drugs is Adderall contains amphetamine salts (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine), whereas Vyvanse contains lisdexamfetamine, which the body converts to dextroamphetamine before it is active, meaning it's a "prodrug."
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Is dextroamphetamine a controlled substance?

Dextroamphetamine sulfate is a Schedule II controlled substance. Amphetamines have been extensively abused. Tolerance, extreme psychological dependence and severe social disability have occurred. There are reports of patients who have increased the dosage to many times that recommended.
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What's another name for Adderall?

Adderall is the brand name for a mix of two stimulants called amphetamine-dextroamphetamine. Ritalin is the brand name for a stimulant called methylphenidate.
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Does Adderall stop you from getting hard?

Adderall can cause a narrowing of the blood vessels in certain areas of the body. This can increase blood pressure and have other cardiovascular effects, but it can also affect blood flow to the penis, making it more difficult to experience an erection when sexually aroused.
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How much Adderall can I take in a day?

Adderall dose: The maximum daily dose is 40 mg/day for adults, and 30 mg/day for children. Adderall XR dose: The maximum daily dose is 40 mg/day for adults, and 30 mg/day for children.
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Can dexamphetamine make you angry?

Tell your doctor right away if you or your family notices any unusual changes in behavior, such as an increase in aggression, hostility, agitation, irritability, or suicidal thinking or behaviors.
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How do I know if dexamphetamine is working?

How do I tell if stimulant drugs are working?
  1. increased heart rate or blood pressure.
  2. decreased appetite.
  3. trouble falling or staying asleep.
  4. irritability, as the medicine wears off.
  5. nausea or vomiting.
  6. headaches.
  7. mood swings.
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What happens if you take ADHD meds and don't have ADHD?

Adderall Won't Give Your Brain a Boost If You Don't Have ADHD. New research finds ADHD medications like Adderall don't improve cognition in healthy college students and may even impair the memory of those who abuse the drugs.
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Whats better Adderall or Ritalin?

Ritalin works sooner and reaches peak performance more quickly than Adderall does. However, Adderall stays active in your body longer than Ritalin does. Adderall works for four to six hours. Ritalin is only active for two to three hours.
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What is Vyvanse vs Adderall?

Adderall comes in an immediate-release form and an extended-release form; Vyvanse comes in a capsule form that is an extended-release version. The duration of action for the immediate-release version of Adderall is about 4–6 hours, whereas the extended-release version lasts about 12 hours.
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Is generic Adderall as good?

Adderall is a brand name stimulant prescribed for the treatment of both ADHD and extreme daytime drowsiness (narcolepsy). Generic versions of the drug are supposed to contain the same active ingredients and provide the same benefit as the brand-name medicine, but they are not 100% identical.
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