Dextroamphetamine is a drug of the central nervous system stimulants group. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (a sleeping disorder).
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I take 5 mg of Dextro-amphetamine, and the drug test threshold is 1000 ng/mL. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I take 5 mg of Dextro-amphetamine (low-dose Adderall) daily as prescribed. I have to take a monthly drug test. However, my results consistently show negative for Amphetamines which is a problem because they see I have a prescription for Dextro-amphetamine. Yet, it appears I am doing somet... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Amphetamine excretion increases with increasing urine flow. Therefore, high urine flow (due to over-drinking water or diuretic drugs) will increase excretion. Hence not detectable in urine. The excretion is also increased with acidic urine pH. ... Read Full »
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