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Dexedrine Spansule

Uses
Dextroamphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, concentrate, stay focused, and stop fidgeting.This drug may also be used to treat certain sleeping disorders (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.Dextroamphetamine is not recommended for use in children younger than 3.
Notes

Do not share this medication with others.
It is against the law.This medication may raise your blood pressure.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, growth monitoring in children) may be performed to check for side effects.
Consult your doctor for more details.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include: severe mental/mood changes, seizures, severe or persistent headache, severe restlessness, fast breathing.

How To Use

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using dextroamphetamine and each time you get a refill.
If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication with or without food, usually when you first wake up in the morning or as directed by your doctor.
If additional doses are prescribed, take them 4-6 hours apart.
Taking this medication late in the day may cause trouble sleeping (insomnia).Swallow the capsules whole.
Do not crush or chew them.
Doing so may destroy the long action of the drug and may increase the risk of side effects.
If you have difficulty swallowing this medication whole, you may sprinkle the entire contents of a capsule on a small amount of applesauce just before taking.
Swallow the mixture immediately.
Do not chew the mixture, and do not save it for future use.
Drink a glass of liquid after each dose.Use this medicine regularly exactly as your doctor prescribes in order to get the most benefit.
To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day on the days that you take it.Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Your doctor may adjust your dose to find the dose that is best for you.
Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
If your symptoms persist or worsen, notify your doctor immediately.This medication may cause dependence, especially if it has been used in high doses.
In such cases, if you suddenly stop this drug, withdrawal reactions may occur.
Such reactions can include severe tiredness, mood changes (e.g., depression), and sleep problems.
Report any such reactions to your doctor immediately.
When stopping long-term, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reducing the dosage as directed will help prevent withdrawal reactions.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.Though it is unlikely to occur, this medication can also result in abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction/habit forming).
Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed.
Properly stop the medication when so directed.
This will lessen the chances of becoming addicted.If you are taking this for ADHD, your doctor may recommend "drug holidays" when the medication is stopped for a short time to observe any changes in behavior.

Side Effects

Nausea, stomach upset, cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, sweating, weight loss, irritability or restlessness may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medicine because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood/behavior changes (e.g., agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, hallucinations, abnormal thoughts/behavior), uncontrolled movements, muscle twitching/shaking, outbursts of words/sounds, change in sexual ability/interest, swelling of the ankles/feet, extreme tiredness, significant unexplained weight loss.Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, jaw/left arm pain, seizures, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, confusion, fainting, blurred vision.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other sympathomimetic amines (e.g., epinephrine, ephedrine); or if you have any other allergies.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain mental/mood conditions (e.g., severe agitation, psychosis), heart/blood vessel disease (irregular heartbeat, coronary artery disease, angina, heart failure, cardiomyopathy), problems with heart structure (e.g., valve problems), moderate or severe high blood pressure (hypertension), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), history of heart attack or stroke, a certain eye problem (glaucoma), personal or family history of regular use/abuse of drugs/alcohol.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: family history of sudden death/irregular heartbeat, family/personal history of mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, depression, psychotic disorder, suicidal thoughts), seizures, personal or family history of uncontrolled movements or outbursts of words/sounds (e.g., due to Tourette's syndrome), mild high blood pressure (hypertension).This drug may make you dizzy or cause blurred vision; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness or clear vision such as driving or using machinery.
Limit alcoholic beverages.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.Caution is advised when using this drug in children because it may affect weight, growth rate, and final height.
The doctor may recommend temporarily stopping the medication from time to time to reduce this risk.
Monitor your child's weight and height and consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Infants born to mothers who are dependent on this medication may be born too soon (premature) and have low birth weight.
They may also have withdrawal symptoms.
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice possible mood changes, agitation, or unusual tiredness in your newborn.This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember in the morning hours.
If it is late in the afternoon or near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them.
Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before, during, and after treatment with this medication.
In some cases a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction may occur.If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting this medication.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially: alpha blockers (e.g., prazosin), certain antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics such as nortriptyline/imipramine, SSRIs such as fluoxetine/paroxetine, duloxetine, venlafaxine), medication for high blood pressure (e.g., beta blockers such as atenolol/metoprolol, clonidine, guanabenz, methyldopa), antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, haloperidol), lithium, certain pain medications (e.g., meperidine, propoxyphene), sedatives (e.g., lorazepam, certain antihistamines such as diphenhydramine), certain anti-seizure drugs (e.g., ethosuximide, phenytoin, phenobarbital), medications that can raise blood pressure (e.g., norepinephrine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine), other stimulants (e.g., methylphenidate), certain street drugs (e.g., LSD, MDMA/ "ecstasy"), veratrum alkaloids (e.g., cevadine, veratridine).Certain foods and drugs can affect the amount of acid in your stomach/intestines or urine.
This can affect how well your body absorbs and uses this medication.
Tell your doctor if you take any of these products: ammonium chloride, antacids, anti-ulcer medicine (e.g., H2 blockers such as famotidine/ranitidine, proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole/lansoprazole), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., acetazolamide), fruit juices, glutamic acid, guanethidine, methenamine, reserpine, sodium acid phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, certain "water pills" (diuretics, including some thiazides).Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure.
Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.Avoid drinking large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, colas) or eating large amounts of chocolate.
Caffeine can increase the side effects of this medication.This medication may affect the results of certain lab tests (blood and urine steroid levels).
Tell laboratory personnel and all your doctors that you are taking this medication.Also report the use of drugs which might increase seizure risk when combined with this medication such as isoniazid (INH), phenothiazines (e.g., thioridazine), theophylline, or tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), among others.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

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