Precautions and Warnings With Dextroamphetamine (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Dextroamphetamine?

You should not take dextroamphetamine if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Dexedrine, dextroamphetamine sulfate, or any inactive component used to make dextroamphetamine. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
     
  • Have a heart condition, including heart disease or atherosclerosis (also known as hardening of the arteries).
     
  • Have moderate-to-severe high blood pressure (hypertension).
     
  • Have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
     
  • Have glaucoma (a condition of the eye).
     
  • Have severe anxiety, tension, or agitation.
     
  • Have used a monoamine oxidase inhibitor within the past two weeks. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors include:

Precautions and Warnings With Dextroamphetamine: Final Thoughts

There are several situations in which you should not take dextroamphetamine, along with a number of warnings and precautions to be aware of with dextroamphetamine. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions for dextroamphetamine were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the dextroamphetamine warnings or precautions that may apply to you.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;