Amphetamines
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Amphetamines
Amphetamines are drugs that stimulate the nervous system. They may be used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy (a sleeping disorder), and other conditions.
Amphetamines produce increased alertness and a feeling of euphoria. Common amphetamine medications include dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and methamphetamine (Desoxyn).
Amphetamines can be abused and are sometimes sold illegally with names such as speed, ice, and lid poppers.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Last Updated | January 18, 2008 |
| Last updated: | January 18, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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