What is the most important information I should know about amphetamine and dextroamphetamine?
Do not take this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan),
tranylcypromine (Parnate),
phenelzine (Nardil),
rasagiline (Azilect), or
selegiline (Eldepryl,
Emsam) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can
occur if you take
amphetamine and
dextroamphetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared
from your body.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to amphetamine and
dextroamphetamine, or if you have hardened arteries (
arteriosclerosis),
heart disease, moderate to
severe high blood pressure (hypertension),
overactive thyroid,
glaucoma, severe anxiety or
agitation, or a history of drug or
alcohol addiction.
Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with serious
heart problems or congenital heart defects. Before taking amphetamine and dextroamphetamine,
tell your doctor if you have any type of heart problems.
Long-term use of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine can slow a child's growth. Tell
your doctor if the child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine is a
drug of abuse and may be habit-forming.
Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. You should
be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a
prescription.
Using this medication improperly can cause death or serious side
effects on the heart.
What is amphetamine and dextroamphetamine?
Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects
chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in
this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking amphetamine and dextroamphetamine?
Do not take this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or
selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can
occur if you take amphetamine and dextroamphetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared
from your body.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to amphetamine and
dextroamphetamine or if you have:
-
heart disease or moderate to severe high blood pressure
(hypertension);
-
arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
-
overactive thyroid;
-
glaucoma;
-
severe anxiety, tension, or agitation; or
-
if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and
adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects.
Before using amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to
any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take this medication.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. It
could also cause premature birth, low birth weight, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the
mother takes amphetamine and dextroamphetamine during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
Long-term use of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine can slow a child's growth. Tell
your doctor if the child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
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