Conclusion: Overall, despite a class effect of improving clinical response relative to placebo, there were few differences among the individual ADHD pharmacotherapies, and most studies were at risk of at least one important source of bias. Furthermore, the certainty of the evidence was very low to low for all outcomes, and there was limited reporting of long-term adverse events. As such, the choice between ADHD pharmacotherapies may depend on individual patient considerations, and future studies should assess the long-term effects of individual pharmacotherapies on patient-important outcomes, including qu
Does Dextroamphetamine help with focus?
Yes, for most people. 88% of 48 people who reported on Dextroamphetamine for focus say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 6% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for focus (86% across 80 options).
Focus: what users report
88%better48 reports · medium confidence
42 better3 no change3 worse
Ranked #44 of 80 for focus.
What people say about Dextroamphetamine and focus
“Keeps me focused without the anxiety Adderall started giving me; it helps me relax even.”
“I felt anxious, had headaches, lost sleep and appetite, and overall felt like it made my ADHD worse.”
“I do take dextroamphetamine 10mg twice a day which helps me to be somewhat productive.”
“I've been prescribed stimulants such as vyvanse and Dexedrine before. They of course work for concentrating but the side effects are a bit too much.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong48 meta-analyses · 119 trials on PubMed
PLoS One · 2020
Pharmacologic treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysisSide effects people mention
anxiety 3tolerance 3insomnia 3withdrawal 2addiction 2
What else is Dextroamphetamine used for?
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