noun

• A form of the drug amphetamine.

  See amphetamine

  ‘While cramming for exams, she became addicted to the stimulant Dexedrine which kept her awake.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘I mean, he convinced himself he had to have Dexedrine to stay awake.’
  • ‘And all the clinical data show that the drug has none of the addictive qualities of amphetamines like Dexedrine.’
  • ‘Dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Dexedrine, Dextrostat) can sometimes be beneficial for patients with ADHD when methylphenidate is not helpful or is not tolerated.’
  • ‘Flight surgeons may have to use stimulants and sedative medications, such as Dexedrine, Ambien, and Restoril, or other measures to manage fatigue and maintain pilot performance.’