Precautions and Warnings With Dextroamphetamine

Before taking dextroamphetamine, it's important to be aware of certain precautions and warnings. With dextroamphetamine, you should be aware of the drug's habit-forming qualities and the risk of addiction to the medication. Other precautions and warnings with dextroamphetamine concern its potential to impair one's ability to drive a car, operate machinery, or perform other tasks that require complete concentration. Dextroamphetamine also may not be safe to take during pregnancy.

Dextroamphetamine Drug Info

Dextroamphetamine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Before taking dextroamphetamine sulfate (Dexedrine^®), let your healthcare provider know if you have:

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
Glaucoma (a condition of the eye)
A history of drug or alcohol abuse
Hyperthyroidism
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Breastfeeding.

It's important to also tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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