Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine sulfate) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine sulfate)
This medication did not work well for me at all. If anything, it only made my ADD worse. It also gave me a terrible crash everyday, where I would feel extremely depressed. I was also very irritable and always in a bad mood; this was completely out of character for me. Also the dry mouth got so bad that it was difficult for me to talk for long periods of time.
DEXTROSTAT (DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE): This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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