What is the most important information I should know about methamphetamine?
Do not use methamphetamine 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 methamphetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to methamphetamine, 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 methamphetamine, tell your doctor if
you have any type of heart problems.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old without the advice
of a doctor.
Long-term use of methamphetamine can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the
child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
Methamphetamine 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 methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Methamphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is
also used to treat obesity after other diets or medications have been tried without successful
weight loss.
Methamphetamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking methamphetamine?
Do not use methamphetamine 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 methamphetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to methamphetamine 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 methamphetamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you
have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use
methamphetamine, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
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 methamphetamine during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to
become pregnant during treatment.
Methamphetamine 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 methamphetamine can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the
child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old without the advice
of a doctor.
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