dextroamphetamine sustained-action capsule - oral, Dexedrine

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GENERIC NAME: DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SUSTAINED-ACTION CAPSULE - ORAL (DEX-troe-am-FET-a-meen)

BRAND NAME(S): Dexedrine

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WARNING: Misuse or abuse of amphetamine may result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems. Amphetamine-type medications can be habit-forming and should be used cautiously by people who have mental/mood disorders or a history of alcohol/drug abuse. Such people may be more likely to increase their dose of this drug unnecessarily or take this medication too often. With prolonged use or abuse of this medication, drug dependence and abnormal behavior may occur. Withdrawal symptoms may occur after stopping the drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. (See also How to Use section).

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