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Dexedrine

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate

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8  Effectiveness
6.1  Side Effects
7.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 6 Dexedrine side effects and 8 Dexedrine benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Dexedrine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 50% 25% 25% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 66.7% 0% 33.3%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 66.7% 0% 33.3%
Confidence 0% 0% 25% 50% 25%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 33.3% 0% 66.7%
Digestion 0% 0% 66.7% 0% 33.3%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 25% 25% 50%
Energy 0% 0% 25% 0% 75%
Eyesight 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 33.3% 0% 66.7%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 25% 50% 25%
Pain 0% 0% 66.7% 0% 33.3%
Patience 0% 50% 0% 25% 25%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 50% 25% 25%
Skin Complexion 0% 50% 25% 0% 25%
Sleep 25% 50% 0% 0% 25%
Stress Level 0% 33.3% 0% 0% 66.7%
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Commonly Reported Dexedrine Side Effects
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Dizziness 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Dexedrine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
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Appetite Loss 25% 25% 0% 50% 0%
Change in Weight 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 50% 25% 0% 0% 25%
Euphoria 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Insomnia 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Vomiting 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Dexedrine
19 Aug 2010 I have good experience using DEXEDRINE , But I wish I could just take 1 tabblet that would last the whole day! I am taking 20 mg in the morning, 10 at noon and 10 at evening, 40 mg all together.
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27 May 2009 great for focus but decreases appetite greatly
   —Posted by Page Jacobson
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17 Mar 2009 I'd eat a bowl of it for breakfast if I could.
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