Dextroamphetamine

Drug Details

Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant medication primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, a condition marked by uncontrollable daytime sleepiness. It works by altering the levels of certain natural chemicals in the brain, such as norepinephrine and dopamine, which helps to improve focus, attention, and impulse control in people with ADHD. For those with narcolepsy, dextroamphetamine assists in promoting wakefulness during the day. Its main benefits include increasing the ability to pay attention, staying focused on tasks, managing behavior problems, organizing activities, and improving listening skills. Dextroamphetamine is not intended to treat regular tiredness or to prevent sleep in people who do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder.