Drug addiction is a possibility with dextroamphetamine. Never exceed the recommended dosage, frequency, or duration. Always follow your doctor’s instructions. If you take too much dextroamphetamine, you can continue to feel the need to take a lot of the drug, and your behaviour might shift in unexpected ways. If you have any of the following symptoms, you or your carer should call your doctor right away: heartbeat that is quick, pounding, or irregular; sweating; dilated pupils; an unusually ecstatic mood; irritability; restlessness; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; hostility; aggression; anxiety; loss of appetite; loss of coordination; uncontrollable movement of a part of the body; flushed skin; vomiting; stomach pain; or preparing, attempting, or even just having the thought of hurting or killing oneself or someone else. Dextroamphetamine abuse can result in fatal heart problems or sudden death.

If you take too much dexmethylphenidate, you can continue to feel the need to take a lot of the drug, and your behaviour might change in unexpected ways.

Inform your doctor if you or any members of your family regularly use excessive amounts of alcohol, use street drugs, or abuse prescription pharmaceuticals. Most likely, you won’t get a dextroamphetamine prescription from your doctor.

Without first consulting your doctor, do not discontinue taking dextroamphetamine, especially if you have been abusing the drug. Your dose will likely be gradually reduced by your doctor, who will also closely watch you during this period. If you abruptly cease using dextroamphetamine after an excessive amount of use, you might feel depression and intense fatigue.

Avoid sharing, selling, or allowing others to use your medication. Dextroamphetamine is illegal to sell or give away and could be harmful to other people. Dextroamphetamine should be kept in a secure location to prevent accidental or intentional consumption by others. Count the remaining tablets or capsules so you can identify any missing ones.

When you start therapy with dextroamphetamine and every time you acquire extra medication, your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet (Medication Guide). If you have any questions, carefully read the material and contact your doctor or pharmacist. The Medication Guide is also available on the manufacturer’s website or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm).

For both adults and children, dextroamphetamine is used as part of a therapy plan to manage the signs and symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; greater trouble focusing, managing behaviours, and remaining still or quiet than other individuals their age). Also used to treat narcolepsy is dextroamphetamine (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep). The drug dextroamphetamine belongs to the group of drugs known as central nervous system stimulants. It functions by altering the concentrations of specific organic compounds in the brain.

Extended-release (long-acting) capsules, tablets, and liquid dextroamphetamine are all available for oral administration. Typically, 2 to 3 times a day, with or without food, the tablet is taken. Most people take the extended-release capsule once day, with or without food. Typically, the beverage is consumed once or twice a day, with or without meals. Dextroamphetamine should be taken every day at roughly the same time(s). Take your first dose of dextroamphetamine tablets as soon as you wake up in the morning and space subsequent doses by 4 to 6 hours if you’re taking them. Dextroamphetamine should not be consumed in the evening since it may make it difficult to fall or remain asleep. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any instructions on your prescription label that you do not understand, and carefully follow their instructions. Just as prescribed, take dextroamphetamine.

The extended-release capsules should not be chewed or crushed.

Dextroamphetamine dosages are often started at modest levels and then gradually increased, usually no more than once per week, by your doctor.

Periodically, your doctor can advise you to stop taking dextroamphetamine in order to determine if you still require the drug. Pay close attention to these guidelines.

It is not recommended to use dextroamphetamine to treat excessive fatigue that is not brought on by narcolepsy.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details if you believe this drug should be used for something else.

Before taking dextroamphetamine,

• If you have an allergy to dextroamphetamine, any other drugs, or any of the chemicals in dextroamphetamine preparations, let your doctor and pharmacist know right away. Get a list of the components from your pharmacist.
• Inform your physician if you’re taking any of the following drugs or have stopped taking them within the previous 14 days: monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors like tranylcypromine (Eldepryl), isocarboxazid (Marplan), linezolid (Zyvox), methylene blue, phenelzine (Nardil), and selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) (Parnate). You should wait at least 14 days after stopping dextroamphetamine before starting an MAO inhibitor.
• Inform your doctor and pharmacist about any additional prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are taking. Incorporate any of the following: Ammonium chloride, antacids, and other medications for heartburn or ulcers like omeprazole (Prilosec); antihistamines (medications for colds and allergies); alpha blockers like alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), tamsulosin (Flomax, in Jalyn), and terazosin; buspirone; chlorpromazine; diuretics (or “water pills”); fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic, Subsys, among others); guanethidine (Ismelin; no longer available in the United States); ascorbic acid (Vitamin C); beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL); haloperidol (Haldol), lithium (Lithobid), blood pressure medications, and migraine drugs such sumatriptan (Imitrex, in Treximet), almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), and zolmitriptan (Zomig); drugs for treating seizures, including ethosuximide (Zarontin), phenobarbital, and phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); meperidine (Demerol); methenamine (Hiprex, Urex); propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvon-N; no longer available in the United States); quinidine (in Nuedexta); reserpine; fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, in Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Brisdelle, Prozac, Pexeva), ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra), selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), milnacipran (Savella), and venlafaxine (Effexor); tramadol, sodium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate (Arm and Hammer Baking Soda, Soda Mint), or tricyclic antidepressants (often known as “mood lifters”) such desipramine (Norpramin) and protriptyline (Vivactil), Your physician might need to adjust the dosage of your drugs or keep a close eye on you for side effects.
• In particular, mention St. John’s wort and tryptophan, as well as any nutritional supplements you take, such as glutamic acid, to your doctor (L-glutamine).
• Inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism (a condition in which your body produces too much thyroid hormone), glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes that may result in visual loss), or any sensations of anxiety, tension, or agitation. Most likely, your doctor will advise against taking dextroamphetamine.
• Inform your doctor if anyone in your family has ever experienced a sudden death or has an abnormal heartbeat. A recent heart attack, heart defects, high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, heart or blood vessel illness, artery hardening, or any other cardiac issues should also be disclosed to your doctor. Your heart and blood vessels will be checked by your doctor during the examination. If you have a heart condition or there is a significant chance that you will develop a heart condition, your doctor will likely advise against taking dextroamphetamine.
• Inform your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever experienced depression, bipolar disorder (a condition characterised by mood swings between depressed and abnormally excited), mania, facial or motor tics, verbal tics (hard to control repetition of sounds or words), Tourette’s syndrome (a condition characterised by the need to perform repeated motions or to repeat sounds or words), or has even just considered or been at risk for developing any of these conditions. Moreover, let your physician know whether you now or ever had a mental disorder, seizures, or an abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG; test that measures electrical activity in the brain). If your child is on dextroamphetamine to treat ADHD, let the doctor know if they have recently gone through any significant stress.
• Inform your physician if you are nursing a baby, intend to get pregnant, or are already pregnant. Call your doctor if you become pregnant while taking dextroamphetamine. If you are using dextroamphetamine, avoid breastfeeding.
• If you are 65 years of age or older, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of dextroamphetamine use with your doctor. Dextroamphetamine is often not recommended for usage by older persons since it is less safe than other drugs that can be used to treat the same illness.
• Dextroamphetamine can make it challenging for you to accomplish tasks that call for alertness or fine motor coordination. Prior to understanding how this drug affects you, avoid using machinery or driving a car.
• You should be aware that dextroamphetamine should be taken in conjunction with other therapies, such as counselling and specialised instruction, in order to effectively treat ADHD. Ensure that you adhere to all recommendations from your therapist or doctor.
• You should be aware that dextroamphetamine can cause sudden death in children and teenagers, particularly those with significant cardiac conditions or deformities. Adults, especially those with major cardiac conditions or heart defects, who are taking this medicine run the risk of experiencing sudden death, heart attacks, or stroke. If you or your kid has any chest pain, breathlessness, or fainting while taking this medication, contact your doctor straight once.

Keep eating normally unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

If you miss a dosage, take it as soon as you recall. If the next dose is soon due, skip the missed one and carry on with your regular dosing plan. To make up for a missing dose, do not take a second one.

Side effects from dextroamphetamine are possible. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, let your doctor know right once:

• Headache
• Mouth ache
• Unfavourable flavour
• Constipation
• Slim down
• Alterations in sex drive or capacity

Some adverse effects may be severe. Make a quick call to your doctor if you encounter any of the following signs:

• Extreme fatigue
• Slow or challenging speech
• Dizziness
• Arm or leg that is weak or numb
• Seizures
• Mood shifts
• Assuming falsehoods to be true
• Feeling unusually wary about other people
• Agitation, hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that are not there), disorientation, fever, sweating, shivering, extremely stiff or twitching muscles, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea
• Hallucinations (seeing objects or hearing voices that do not exist)
• Unusual motions
• Speech tics
• Eyesight alterations or blurry vision
• Hives
• The fingers or toes are pale or have a bluish tint.
• Hands or feet tingling, burning, or pain
• Unidentified cuts on the fingers or toes

Dextroamphetamine poses a risk for sudden mortality in adolescents and teenagers, particularly those with significant heart conditions or congenital heart defects. Those who already have major cardiac issues or heart defects may also experience sudden death, heart attacks, or stroke as a result of this medicine. If you or your child has chest pain, breathlessness, or fainting while taking this medication, contact your doctor straight away. The dangers of using this drug should be discussed with your doctor.

The growth or weight gain of youngsters may be slowed by dextroamphetamine. The physician for your child will keep a close eye on their development. If you are worried about your child’s weight gain or growth while taking this medicine, talk to your child’s doctor. Consult your child’s doctor about the dangers of giving them dextroamphetamine.

Further negative consequences of dextroamphetamine are possible. If you experience any strange issues while taking this medicine, contact your doctor right away.

You or your doctor can submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programme online or by phone if you have a serious side event (1-800-332-1088).

Keep this medication tightly closed in the original container and out of the reach of children. Keep it away from excessive heat and moisture at room temperature (not in the bathroom).

Although many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and are simple for young children to open, it is crucial to keep all medications out of sight and out of reach of children. Always lock safety caps and promptly stash medication up and away from young children where it is out of their sight and reach to prevent poisoning. http://www.upandaway.org

Unused prescriptions must be disposed of carefully to prevent pets, kids, and other people from ingesting them. You should not, however, dispose of this medication in the toilet. Instead, utilising a medicine take-back programme is the easiest approach to get rid of your medication. To find out about take-back programmes in your area, speak with your pharmacist or the garbage/recycling department in your city. If you do not have access to a take-back programme, see the FDA’s Safe Disposal of Medications website at http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p for additional information.

Call the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 in the event of an overdose. Moreover, information can be found online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. Call 911 right once if the person has collapsed, experienced a seizure, is having difficulty breathing, or cannot be roused.

Overdose signs could include the following:

• Restlessness
• Uncontrolled trembling in a bodily component
• Urine with a cola or dark red hue
• Muscular ache or weakness
• Weakness or exhaustion
• Rapid respiration
• Fever
• Confusion
• Aggressive conduct
• Hallucinations (seeing objects or hearing voices that do not exist)
• Panic
• Depression
• Unsteady heartbeat
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Fuzzy vision
• Uneasy stomach
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Seizures
• Coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)

Keep all of your doctor’s appointments.

Inform the lab staff and your doctor that you are taking dextroamphetamine prior to any laboratory test.

This medication cannot be renewed. In order to avoid running out of medication, be sure to make routine doctor’s appointments.

You should keep a written record of every medication you take, including any over-the-counter (OTC) items, prescription drugs, and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals. This list should be brought with you whenever you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital. You should always have this information with you in case of emergencies.