What is Amphetamine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AmphetamineBrand:
Amphetamine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain) by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the body. This increases heart rate and blood pressure and decreases appetite, among other effects. It is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD).
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How do members experience Amphetamine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 12 | 13 | |
| Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder | 11 | 6 | |
| Attention deficit disorder | 3 | 2 | |
| Bipolar mixed episodes | 1 | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased appetite | 4 | |
| Heart palpitations | 2 | |
| Hyperactivity | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Excessive thirst (polydipsia) | 1 | |
| Hyperfocusing | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 10 |
Member evaluations
blodulv
evaluated on Jul 27, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for problems concentrating: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
lilsweetpea2
evaluated on May 12, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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Excclussive
evaluated on Jun 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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