Dexedrine and Muscle aches - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle aches is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Xyrem, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle aches when taking Dexedrine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,977 people who have side effects when taking Dexedrine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexedrine?

Dexedrine has active ingredients of dextroamphetamine sulfate. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 4,735 Dexedrine users. Check the latest studies of Dexedrine.

What is Muscle aches?

Muscle aches (muscle pain) is found to be associated with 2,721 drugs and 3,741 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle aches.

On Jul, 17, 2026

3,977 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexedrine.
Among them, 35 people (0.88%) have Muscle aches.

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Dexedrine when they have Muscle aches? *

What is the gender of people who have Muscle aches when taking Dexedrine? *

female: 62.86 %
male: 37.14 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle aches when taking Dexedrine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dexedrine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle aches? *

Joint Pain: 11 people, 31.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 28.57%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 22.86%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 22.86%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 22.86%
Weakness: 8 people, 22.86%
Migraine (headache): 7 people, 20.00%
Pain: 7 people, 20.00%
Dizziness: 6 people, 17.14%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 5 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 7 people, 20.00%
Drowsiness: 6 people, 17.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 14.29%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 4 people, 11.43%
Performance Fear: 4 people, 11.43%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 11.43%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 3 people, 8.57%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 5.71%
Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (primary progressive inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 2 people, 5.71%
Bleeding Disorders: 2 people, 5.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dextroamphetamine sulfate (the active ingredients of Dexedrine) and Dexedrine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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