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1. adf.org.au › drug-facts › amphetaminesAmphetamines - Alcohol and Drug Foundation

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Amphetamines are psychostimulant drugs, which means they speed up the messages travelling between the brain and the body. 1, 2. Some types of amphetamines are prescribed by doctors to treat conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (where a person has an uncontrollable urge to sleep).

2. americanaddictioncenters.org › stimulants › amphetamineAmphetamine Addiction: Uses, Side Effects, and Treatment

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   Jun 4, 2024 · There are several types of amphetamines, including amphetamine sulfate, mixed amphetamine salts, dextroamphetamine, and lisdexamfetamine, which are prescription medications.6 Methamphetamine is also available by prescription, but is also commonly sold on the street, either in powder or crystal form.

3. www.britannica.com › science › amphetamineAmphetamine | Definition, Effects, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Amphetamine, prototype of a series of synthetic drugs that have pronounced stimulatory actions on the central nervous system. Amphetamine itself is a colorless liquid with an acrid taste and a faint odor; the most widely used preparation of the drug is amphetamine sulfate, marketed under the name Benzedrine.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AdderallAdderall - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Chemically, Adderall is a mixture of four amphetamine salts; specifically, it is composed of equal parts (by mass) of amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, amphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, and dextroamphetamine saccharate.

5. www.verywellhealth.com › adhd-medication-5210476ADHD Medications: How They Work and Side Effects - Verywell...

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   3 days ago · Stimulant ADHD medications are available in tablets, capsules, chewable tablets, and liquid formulas. A transdermal ADHD medication, Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine), was approved in 2022. The following stimulant ADHD medications are available: Amphetamines.

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6. www.mayoclinic.org › drugs-supplements › dextroamphetamineDextroamphetamine (Oral Route) Side Effects - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 1, 2024 · Dextroamphetamine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (sleep disorder). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. Dextroamphetamine works in the treatment of ADHD by increasing attention and decreasing restlessness in children and adults who are ...

7. www.mayoclinic.org › drugs-supplements › amphetamine-oralAmphetamine (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 1, 2024 · Amphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy (sleep disorder). It is also used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.