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Dextroamphetamine Sulfate stimulates nerve cells in the brain. It is used in the treatment of narcolepsy or attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity in children and adults.
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Dexedrine, Dextrostat
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How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
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dextroamphetamine Sulfate
Dexedrine, Dextrostat
Uses
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate stimulates nerve cells in the brain. It is used in the treatment of narcolepsy or attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity in children and adults.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or cramping, restlessness, severe or persistent headache, shakiness, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
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Dexedrine dextroamphetamine sulfate |
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DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE Drug |
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b 952 5 Dextroamphetamine Sulfate |
b 953 10 Dextroamphetamine Sulfate |
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How To Use
- It is best to take Dextroamphetamine Sulfate early in the day to prevent trouble sleeping at night.
- Use Dextroamphetamine Sulfate exactly as prescribed.
- Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because Dextroamphetamine Sulfate can be habit-forming.
- Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using Dextroamphetamine Sulfate without your doctor s approval.
- When used for an extended period, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate may not work as well and may require different dosing.
- Talk with your doctor if Dextroamphetamine Sulfate stops working well.
- In attention deficit disorder, your doctor may recommend drug holidays where the medication is stopped temporarily and behavior is evaluated.
Side Effects
- Nausea, stomach upset, cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, headache, nervousness, dizziness, sleep problems, irritability or restlessness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Other side effects reported include twitching, sweating, flushing, muscle tremor, change in sexual desire or ability.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma, diabetes, emotional instability, allergies (especially drug allergies).
- Dextroamphetamine Sulfate causes dizziness and can affect alertness.
- Use caution driving or operating machinery while taking Dextroamphetamine Sulfate.
- Dextroamphetamine Sulfate must be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Because small amounts of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate appear in breast milk, breast-feeding is not recommended while taking Dextroamphetamine Sulfate.
- Alcohol can increase unwanted side effects of dizziness.
- Avoid alcohol use.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, especially of: high blood pressure medicine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), meperidine, digoxin, antidepressants.
- Foods and drugs that make your stomach/intestinal tract acidic may decrease absorption of dextroamphetamine.
- A partial listing of these items includes: fruit juices, reserpine, sodium acid phosphate, vitamin C, guanethidine.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
- Drugs that make your stomach/intestinal tract basic (alkaline) may increase absorption of dextroamphetamine.
- A partial listing of these include: sodium bicarbonate, acetazolamide.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
- Avoid stimulant drugs that may increase your heart rate such as decongestants or caffeine.
- Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicine.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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