What is the most important information I should know about dextroamphetamine?
Do not use dextroamphetamine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as
isocarboxazid (
Marplan),
tranylcypromine (
Parnate),
phenelzine (
Nardil),
rasagiline (
Azilect), or
selegiline (
Eldepryl,
Emsam) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can
occur if you take dextroamphetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to dextroamphetamine, or if you have
hardened arteries (
arteriosclerosis), heart disease, moderate to
severe high blood pressure
(
hypertension),
overactive thyroid,
glaucoma, severe anxiety or agitation, or a history of drug or
alcohol addiction.
Some stimulants have caused
sudden death in children and adolescents with serious
heart problems or congenital heart defects. Before taking dextroamphetamine, tell your doctor if
you have any type of heart problems.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 3 years old without the advice of
a doctor.
Long-term use of dextroamphetamine can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the
child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
Dextroamphetamine is a
drug of abuse and may be habit-forming. Keep track of how
many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. You should be aware if any
person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
Using this medication improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart.
What is dextroamphetamine?
Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the
brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Dextroamphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD).
Dextroamphetamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking dextroamphetamine?
Do not use dextroamphetamine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or
selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can
occur if you take dextroamphetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to dextroamphetamine or if you
have:
-
heart disease or moderate to severe high blood pressure
(hypertension);
-
arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
-
overactive thyroid;
-
glaucoma;
-
severe anxiety, tension, or agitation; or
-
if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and
adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects.
Before using dextroamphetamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if
you have:
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to
an unborn baby. It could also cause premature birth, low birth weight, or withdrawal symptoms
in a newborn if the mother takes dextroamphetamine during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Dextroamphetamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not
use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Long-term use of dextroamphetamine can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the
child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 3 years old without the advice of
a doctor.
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