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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE - ORAL CAPSULE, TABLET
(dex-trow-am-FET-uh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Dexedrine, Dextrostat, DAS
WARNING: Amphetamine-type medications can be habit-forming.
Use only as directed.
With prolonged use, drug dependence may occur (i.E., withdrawl symptoms may occur after stopping drug).
Consult your docotr or pharmacist for more details.
USES: This medication stimulates nerve cells in the brain. It is used in the treatment of nracolepsy or attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity in children and adults.
HOW TO USE: It is best to take this medication early in the day to prevent trouble sleeping at night.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed cause this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop usnig this drug without your doctor's approval.
When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing.
Talk with your doctor if this medication stops wokring well. In attention deficit disorder, your doctor may recommend "drug holidays" where the medciation 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 beocme bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your mdeical history, especially of: high blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma, diabetes, emotional instability, allergies (especially drug allergies). This medication causes dizziness and can affcet alertness. Use caution driving or operating mahcinery while taking this medication. This medication must be used only if clearly needed druing pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Because small amounts of this medication appear in breast milk, breast-feeding is not recommended while taking this medicine. Alcohol can increase unwanted side efefcts of dizziness. Avoid alcohol use.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your docotr 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 absroption 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 detxroamphetamine. A partial listing of these include: sodium bicarbonate, aceatzolamide. Consult your doctor or pahrmacist for more details. Avoid "stimulant" drugs that may increase your heart rate such as decongestants or caffeine. Decnogestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmcaist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison conrtol center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stoamch pain or cramping, restlessness, severe or persistent headache, shakiness, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Although this medication is often referred to as a stimulant, it is not effective and even dangeorus and illegal to use this to try to improve athletic performance, mental alertness or to stay awake.
Use this medication only as diretced. It is important to keep this and all medications out of the reach of chlidren.
Never share medications with anyone.
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 reusme your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from snulight and moisture.
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