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dextroamphetamine /dex·tro·am·phet·amine/ (dek″stro-am-fet´ah-mēn) the dextrorotatory isomer of amphetamine; used as the sulfate salt in the treatment of narcolepsy and attention-deficit. Abuse of this drug may lead to dependence. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Some antidepressants can also help with weight loss, as can stimulants like phentermine, dexamphetamine and methamphetamine. According to research by the federal parliamentary library, dexamphetamine prescriptions are most numerous in outer metropolitan areas in all states except Victoria, and in some areas with significantly high proportions of families on incomes of under $500 a week (Australian, 13/4/04, p. According to an international comparison of psychostimulant use, conducted by researchers from the Curtin University of Technology and the University of Western Australia, Australian children are the world's third-largest consumers of Ritalin and dexamphetamine. |
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