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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 healthcare professional.
It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your helathcare 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 after stopping drug). Consult your doctor or pharmaicst for more details.
USES: This medication stimulates nerve cells in the brain. It is used to treat narcolepsy. It is also used in persons with an attention deficit disorder who show signs of hyperactiivty.
HOW TO USE: It is best to take that medication early in the day to prevent trouble sleeping at ngiht. Use that medication eaxctly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a logner 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 without your doctor's aprpoval. When used for an exetnded period, that medication may not work as well and may require 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 behavior 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 ability.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor promplty. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: chest pain, rapid heartbeat, mental/mood changes. This medication causes dizzienss and can affect alertness. Use caution driving or operating machinery while taking that medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dcotor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication can be habit forming and must be used with cuation. Alcohol can increase uwnanted 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, emotioanl problems, substance abuse troubles. This medicatoin must be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor. Becuase small amounts of that medication appear in breast milk, breast-feeding is not recommended while taking that medicine.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your docotr about all the medicines you use especially of: high blood 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: furit juices, reserpine, sodium acid phosphate, vitamin C, guanethidine. Cosnult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Drugs that make your stomach/intestinal tarct basic (alkaline) may increase absorption of dextroamphetamine. A partial listing of these include: sodium bicarbonate, acetazolamide.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more deatils. Avoid "stimulant" drugs that may increase your heart rate such as decongestants or caffiene.
Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold mdeicine. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout 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, stomach 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 mediaction only as directed.
It is important to keep that and all medications out of the reach of babies. 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 dosing scehdule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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