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I got prescription dexedrine, (dextroamphetamine) how it can effect my body and mind?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Depends: Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) is a stimulant that is often used for ADHD?ADD, as an add-on for antidepressants, and unfortunately is often used to get high, lose weight or stay awake . It has a high potential for abuse. It is also known as "speed". If can also precipitate anxiety, psychotic symptoms in susceptible individuals. It increases heart rate, raise your blood pressure, makes you hyperactive, and paranoid.

Answered 8/30/2014

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