What Is Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine?
Amphetamine and
dextroamphetamine (
Adderall®) is a prescription medication that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (
ADHD). It is also used to treat
narcolepsy. Because amphetamine and dextroamphetamine is an amphetamine and is commonly abused, there are special rules for prescribing it
(see Adderall: A Controlled Substance for more information).
Who Makes Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine?
What Is Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Used For?
As mentioned above, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine is licensed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD for short. In addition to experiencing hyperactivity (having trouble sitting still), people with ADHD have problems paying attention, focusing, and controlling their behavior. While most people think of ADHD as a problem in children, it can also occur in adults
(see Adult ADHD).
Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine is also licensed for
narcolepsy treatment. Narcolepsy is a condition that involves falling unsleep uncontrollably and at unusual times. People who have
narcolepsy symptoms often appear paralyzed when they are sleeping and have hallucinations when falling asleep. People who have narcolepsy often fall asleep several times during the day.