Dextroamphetamine Drug Info

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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.

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.

What is dextroamphetamine used for? This eMedTV resource discusses how dextroamphetamine works to cause a calming effect in people with ADHD and a stimulating effect in those with narcolepsy. This page also covers some off-label uses of the drug.

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.

Drug interactions with dextroamphetamine may occur when the medication is taken with MAO inhibitors. This eMedTV Web page lists drugs that may interact with dextroamphetamine, such as lithium, certain antacids, and some sleep medications.

Some precautions and warnings with dextroamphetamine concern its potential to impair one's ability to drive. This eMedTV segment covers other precautions and warnings to be aware of with dextroamphetamine, such as those concerning pregnancy.

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.

As explained in this eMedTV segment, generic dextroamphetamine is available in two forms and three strengths. This article discusses these generic versions of Dexedrine in more detail and includes a list of companies that manufacture the drug.