Alternatives to amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
3 same-class SPL records vs amphetamine/dextroamphetamine - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Adderall, Adderall XR
About amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Adderall XR is a stimulant medicine. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Used for: Adderall XR treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and kids 6 years and older. ADHD can make it hard to focus, pay attention, and control impulsive behavior. This medicine can help improve focus and reduce impulsivity.
3 CNS Stimulant peers (wide set)
dexmethylphenidate
RxFocalin, Focalin XR
AZSTARYS is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in people 6 years and older. ADHD can make it hard to focus, pay attention, and control impulsive behaviors. This medicine can help manage these symptoms.
lisdexamfetamine
RxVyvanse
This medicine treats Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and kids 6 years and older. It also treats moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults. This medicine is not for weight loss.
methylphenidate
RxRitalin, Concerta
This medicine treats Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. ADHD can make it hard to focus, pay attention, and control impulsive behavior. This medicine can help improve focus and reduce hyperactivity.
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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine vs dexmethylphenidate & lisdexamfetamine · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Harm from different substances" shows the widest count spread between amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and dexmethylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate in this extract (2,100-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | amphetamine/dextroamphetamine | dexmethylphenidate | lisdexamfetamine | methylphenidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harm from different substances | 2,100 | - | - | - |
| Misuse of medicine | 1,661 | - | - | - |
| Death by suicide | 796 | - | - | - |
| Taking too much medicine | 437 | - | - | - |
| Heart stops | 387 | - | - | - |
| Death | 376 | - | - | - |
| Heart and breathing stop | 358 | - | - | - |
| Breathing stops | 299 | - | - | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 3 Rx SPL records in this peer set (3 total). Class inventory for CNS Stimulant: 4 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside amphetamine/dextroamphetamine? ▼
Reading a wide CNS Stimulant peer set (3 records)
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Adderall XR) sits in a wide CNS Stimulant peer set (3 of 3 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine: Adderall XR treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and kids 6 years and older.
Top FAERS reaction fields for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine total 6,878 reports across 10 reactions, set beside dexmethylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Adderall SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.