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In United States, Methamphetamine has been approved by the [[Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) in treating [[ADHD]] and exogenous obesity (obesity originating from factors outside of the patient's control) in both adults and children.<ref name="desoxyn">{{cite web|url=http://www.rxlist.com/desoxyn-drug.htm |title=Desoxyn (Methamphetamine Hydrochloride) Drug Information: User Reviews, Side Effects, Drug Interactions and Dosage at |publisher=Rxlist.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-09}}</ref>
Methamphetamine is a drug that is under the [[Controlled Substances Act]] which is [[List of Schedule II drugs (US)|listed under Schedule II]] in the United States and is sold under the name ''Desoxyn'' trademarked by the Danish pharmaceutical company [[Lundbeck]].<ref name="
Because methamphetamine is highly abused for negative purposes such as selling the prescription to others, or overdosing (which contributes to very dangerous side effects) than using the medication medically, it is a tightly controlled substance under federal law. The minimum dosage prescribed is 5 milligrams. Methamphetamine hydrochloride dispensed in the United States is required to include the following [[black box warning]]: {{cquote|Methamphetamine has a high potential for abuse and should be tried only in weight reduction programs where alternative therapy has been ineffective. Administration of Methamphetamine for prolonged periods may lead to drug dependence. The drug should be prescribed or dispensed sparingly. Misuse may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse events.<ref name="desoxyn" />}}
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