This prescription stimulant drug is used to treat narcolepsy, epilepsy, Parkinson's syndrome, and hyperactivity in children. It is sold under trade names such as Dexedrine. As with all other amphetamines, this drug can be easily abused and may cause a wide range of nervous and cardiovascular side effects.
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