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Psychostimulants For Adult Cancer Patients

Drugs/Dosages   Primary Side Effects/Comments 
d-amphetamine (Dexedrine) Anxiety, restlessness
Dosages: 2.5 mg/day (start)
5–30 mg/day
methylphenidate (Ritalin) Anxiety, restlessness
Dosages: 2.5 mg/day (start)
5–30 mg/day
modafinil (Provigil) Anxiety, restlessness
Dosages: 50–100 mg (start)
100–200 mg every morning


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