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Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Dexamfetamine

Dexamfetamine has several similarities with lisdexamfetamine and works in the same way. It may be given to adults, teenagers and children over the age of 5 with ADHD. Dexamfetamine is administered as a tablet 2 to4 times a day as a tablet 2 to 4 times a day although an oral solution is also available.

Popular side effects of dexamphetamine are:

  • Reduced appetite
  • mood swings
  • agitation and aggression
  • dizziness
  • headaches
  • diarrhea [2]
  • nausea and vomiting