dexamphetamine

It released dopamine by a similar mechanism to amphetamines, but was ten times less potent than dexamphetamine at producing this effect.

During the same month he said that he is taking dexamphetamine, which is prescribed to him for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Dopaminergic psychostimulants: (Dexamphetamine, Methylphenidate)

Poison Information Monograph (PIM 178: Dexamphetamine Sulphate)

The authors found that sustained-release dexamphetamine (the main isomeric-amphetamine component of Adderall) had a longer duration of action, however D-amphetamine was less effective in the first few hours.

While drugs like dexamphetamine and methylphenidate are classified as Schedule II, pemoline is listed as Schedule IV (non-narcotic).

In Australia, the dextro isomer of amphetamine is sold under the name dexamphetamine, and is a Schedule 8 controlled drug (available for certain indications with authority, illegal to possess otherwise).

The drug was classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States in 2002, following a report by the DEA which incorrectly stated that BZP was 10 to 20 times more potent than amphetamine, when in fact BZP is ten times less potent than dexamphetamine.