Glossary of Terms

amphetamines

Amphetamines are stimulant medicines that doctors can use to treat excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), severe sleep inertia, and cataplexy. They include:

  • Dextroamphetamine (such as Dexedrine, ProCentra, and Zenzedi)
  • Amphetamine (such as Adzenys ER, Adzenys XR, Dyanavel XR, and Evekeo)
  • Combination dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (such as Adderall, Biphetamine, and Mydayis)
    Lisdexamfetamine (such as Vyvanse)
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