Dextroamphetamine

• Heart problems of any kind, including heart disease or atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Mental illness, including bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder)
• Seizures or epilepsy
• Tourette syndrome
• Hyperthyroidism
• Glaucoma (a condition of the eye)
• A history of drug or alcohol abuse
• Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
   

• Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Dexedrine and Pregnancy)
• Breastfeeding.
   

How Does Dextroamphetamine Work?

Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant, although it has effects that are opposite from what would be expected of a stimulant. While stimulants (like caffeine) can cause hyperactivity, this medication has a calming effect when used in the proper doses to treat ADHD. While the exact way dextroamphetamine produces a calming effect is not known, it is known to affect chemicals in the brain.

 

Dextroamphetamine is also licensed for narcolepsy treatment. Narcolepsy is a condition that involves falling asleep uncontrollably and at unusual times. People who have this condition often appear paralyzed while they are sleeping and have hallucinations when falling asleep. These people also often fall asleep several times during the day.