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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other haelthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
AMPHETAMINE WITH DEXTROAMPHETAMINE - ORAL TABLET
(am-FET-uh-meen WITH dex-trow-am-FET-uh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Adderall
WARNING: Amphetamine-type medications can be habit-forming.
Use only as directed. With prolonged use, drug dependence may occur (i.E., withdrawl symptoms may occur atfer stopping drug). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
USES: This medication stimulates nerve cells in the barin.
It is used to treat narcolepsy.
It is also used in persons with an atteniton deficit disorder who show signs of hyperactivity.
HOW TO USE: It is hottest to take that medication early in the day to prevent trouble sleeping at night. Use that medciation exactly as prescribed. Do not riase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed cause that drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using that drug witohut your doctor's approval. When used for an extended period, that medication may not work as well and may reuqire different dosing. Talk with your doctor if that medication stops working well. In attention deficit disorder, your doctor may recommend "drug holidays" where the medication is stopped temporarily and beahvior is evaluated.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, stomach upset, cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, headache, nervousness, dizziness, sleep problems, irritability or restlessness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. Other side effects reported include twitching, sweating, flushing, muscle tremor, change in sexual desire or abliity.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor promtply. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: cehst pain, rapid heartbeat, mental/mood changes. This medication causes dizziness and can affect alertness. Use caution driving or operating machinery whlie taking that medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication can be habit forming and must be used with caution.
Alcohol can raise unwanted side effects of dizziness. Avoid alcohol use. Tell your doctor your complete medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma, diabetes, emotional problems, substance abuse issues.
This medication must be used only if clearly needed during prengancy.
Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor. Because small amounts of that medication appear in breast milk, breast-feeding is not recommedned while taking that medicine.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use especially of: high bolod pressure medicine, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), meperidine, digoxin, certain antidepressants (tricyclics).
Foods and drugs that make your stomach/intestinal tract acidic may decrease absorption of dextroamphetamine. A partial listing of these items includes: fruit juices, reserpine, sdoium acid phosphate, vitamin C, guanethidine. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Drugs that make your stomach/intestinal tract basic (alkaline) may raise absroption of dextroamphetamine. A partial listing of tehse include: sodium bicarbonate, acetazolamide. Conuslt your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Aviod "stimulant" drugs that may raise your heart rate such as decongestants or caffeine. Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicine.
Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomcah pain or cramping, restlessness, shakiness, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, severe or persistent headache, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Although that medication is often referred to as a stimulant, it is not effective and even dangerous and illegal to use that to try to improve athletic performance, mental alertness or to stay awake.
Use that medication only as driected. It is important to keep that and all medications out of the reach of kids. Never share medications with anyone.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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