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DEXTROAMPHETAMINE vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DEXTROAMPHETAMINE vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN: Safety Overview

Metric DEXTROAMPHETAMINE DEXTROMETHORPHAN
Total FAERS Reports 2,148 5,174
Deaths Reported 133 1,303
Death Rate 6.2% 25.2%
Hospitalizations 315 612
Average Patient Age 35.4 yrs 41.2 yrs
% Female Patients 56.1% 58.6%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription N/A