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Dexmethylphenidate Side Effects
A few of the dexmethylphenidate side effects discussed in this eMedTV segment include common side effects like nausea and loss of appetite; rare side effects like insomnia and dizziness; and side effects to report to your doctor, such as confusion.
Dextroamphetamine is a medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. This eMedTV page provides a brief overview of dextroamphetamine, including information about some of its side effects. Dextramphetamine is a common misspelling of dextroamphetamine.
Dextroamphetamine is a prescription medicine licensed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at dextroamphetamine, including information about its effects, its side effects, and guidelines for taking it.
Dextroamphetamine dosing guidelines for ADHD start at 2.5 mg daily for children 3 to 5 years old. This eMedTV Web page covers dosing guidelines for children taking dextroamphetamine for ADHD as well as starting dosages for treating narcolepsy.
Dextroamphetamine Side Effects
When people take dextroamphetamine, side effects that may occur can include weight loss and insomnia. This eMedTV segment also identifies some of the more serious side effects of the drug, such as chest tightness, seizures, and hallucinations.
Dextroamphetamine withdrawals may occur when people taking the drug stop taking it abruptly. This eMedTV resource discusses withdrawal symptoms that may occur when dextroamphetamine is stopped too quickly and how to minimize them.
Two tests commonly used in diagnosing narcolepsy are the polysomnogram and the multiple sleep latency test. This eMedTV Web page explains how these tests assist doctors in reaching a narcolepsy diagnosis.
Drug Interactions With Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine
As this eMedTV Web page describes, there are potential drug interactions with amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, such as with certain antidepressants, some antacids, and MAO inhibitors. This page explains how these interactions can lead to problems.
Drug Interactions With Dexmethylphenidate
Seizure drugs, MAOIs, and warfarin are among the drugs that can possibly interact with dexmethylphenidate. This eMedTV page explains how drug interactions with dexmethylphenidate can alter the levels of some drugs in your blood or cause side effects.
