Dexamphetamine

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Dexamphetamine, also known as dextroamphetamine or dexamfetamine is a psychostimulant.[1]

Risks and safety[edit | edit source]

Risks include the potential for addiction / substance abuse and tolerance.[1] There are many side effects, including insomnia, irritability, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, dyskinesia, dysphoria, headache, appetite loss, and heart palpitations.[2]

Availability[edit | edit source]

Prescription only.[1]

Evidence[edit | edit source]

ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

Dexamphetamine is a suggested drug for ME/CFS in the Canadian Consensus Criteria.[2]

Learn more[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.drugs.com/dexamfetamine
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carruthers, Bruce M.; Jain, Anil Kumar; De Meirleir, Kenny L.; Peterson, Daniel L.; Klimas, Nancy G.; Lerner, A. Martin; Bested, Alison C.; Flor-Henry, Pierre; Joshi, Pradip; Powles, A C Peter; Sherkey, Jeffrey A.; van de Sande, Marjorie I. (2003), "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Clinical Working Case Definition, Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols" (PDF), Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 11 (2): 7-115, doi:10.1300/J092v11n01_02

adverse reaction Any unintended or unwanted response to a treatment, whether in a clinical trial or licensed treatment. May be minor or serious.

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