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Dexedrine

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate

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9.5
7.5  Effectiveness
7.7  Side Effects
6.1  Holistic Benefits
RateADrug users have reported 10 side effects and 4 holistic benefits for this medication.
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Dexedrine 7.5 5.8 5.86 2 Get Info
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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
Skin Complexion 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Appetite 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Patience 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 50% 0% 50%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
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Dizziness 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
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Other Possible Side Effects Ratings
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Appetite Loss 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Change in Weight 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Euphoria 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Insomnia 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Dexedrine
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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