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various amphetamines (ADDERALL, ADDERALL XR, ADZENYS, ADZENYS XR-ODT, DYANAVEL XR)


DRUG AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PROFILES

A comprehensive review of the safety and effectiveness of this drug. If the drug is not a Do Not Use product, information on adverse effects, drug interactions and how to use the medication are included.
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ephedra [ma huang, chinese ephedra, epitonin]
  • We list this drug as a Do Not Use drug because there is no evidence that it is effective and it causes heart attacks, strokes and seizures.

WORST PILLS, BEST PILLS NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

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More Evidence of Dietary Supplements’ Dangers, Lack of Quality
June 2015
Worst Pills, Best Pills News editor Dr. Michael Carome discusses three recent events that reinforce the importance of being wary when considering the use of dietary supplements.
A Review of ADHD Drug Lisdexamfetamine (VYVANSE)
January 2010
We list this amphetamine-like drug as DO NOT USE because it is more expensive than (and does not treat ADHD better than) older, safer alternatives (such as methylphenidate [RITALIN]).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC CITIZEN

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Petition to the FDA to remove the Attention Deficit drug pemoline (CYLERT) from the market because of liver toxicity (HRG Publication #1731)
Petition to the FDA to remove the Attention Deficit drug pemoline (CYLERT) from the market because of liver toxicity (HRG Publication #1731)