Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun an isomer of amphetamine used as a central nervous system stimulant (Dexedrine is a trademark).
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- noun an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant
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Examples
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Dexedrine is a wonder drug, but Welbutrin is a little easier to tolerate on a daily basis for me.
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I don't know if any of you have tried Dexedrine, which is basically an early form of Ritalin and Adderall, but I'll be starting a small dose tomorrow to see if I can start having wide-awake days and less fitful sleep.
yes, my gourd 2006
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I don't know if any of you have tried Dexedrine, which is basically an early form of Ritalin and Adderall, but I'll be starting a small dose tomorrow to see if I can start having wide-awake days and less fitful sleep.
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Benzedrine was used to enlarge nasal and bronchial passages and it is closely related to other stimulants produced later, such as Dexedrine d-amphetamine and methamphetamine.
Benzedrine in popular culture Cliff Pickover 2007
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Benzedrine was used to enlarge nasal and bronchial passages and it is closely related to other stimulants produced later, such as Dexedrine d-amphetamine and methamphetamine.
Archive 2007-03-01 Cliff Pickover 2007
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Stimulants, ( "uppers" such as Dexedrine, Adderall, Ritalin and Concerta).
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Best line: A fifties ad for Dexedrine pictured a sad, pretty young woman holding a dish towel and surrounded by dirty dishes.
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Dexedrine will give them a feeling of energy and well-being, renewing their interest in life and living.
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I swallow two 5mg tablets of Dexedrine with my spit because I think at least half of my feeling weird is from coming down from my last two Dexedrine a few hours ago.
Things You Can Do, Some Can't Be Done Joseph M. Owens 2011
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For these patients, you may find Dexedrine an ideal prescription.
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