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FDA Reported Dexedrine Side Effects: insomnia, somnolence, fatigue, dilatation ventricular, cough, chest pain, chest discomfort, cardiomegaly, cardiac failure congestive, therapeutic response decreased, dizziness.
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Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5225022-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, chest discomfort, chest pain, cough, dilatation ventricular, dysphonia, dyspnoea exertional, fatigue. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG SEE TEXT. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, MERIDIA, PAXIL CR, CIPROFLOXACIN, LEXAPRO, VICODIN, EFFEXOR, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5228632-1
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, chest discomfort, chest pain, cough, dilatation ventricular, dysphonia, dyspnoea exertional, fatigue. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG SEE TEXT. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, MERIDIA, PAXIL CR, CIPROFLOXACIN, LEXAPRO, VICODIN, EFFEXOR, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5244159-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder, sinusitis and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, asthma, cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, chest discomfort, chest pain, costochondritis, cough, dilatation ventricular. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG SEE TEXT. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, MERIDIA, PAXIL CR, CIPROFLOXACIN, LEXAPRO, VICODIN, EFFEXOR, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5267278-6
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 250.4 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiogenic shock, coma, dizziness, influenza like illness, myocardial infarction, pain, pain in jaw, renal failure, speech disorder. DEXEDRINE dosage: 40MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PROVIGIL, CYMBALTA, GABAPENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5294564-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 19 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: joint dislocation. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with DEXDRINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5294606-8
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: joint dislocation, unevaluable event. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG PER DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5297905-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder, sinusitis and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, chest discomfort, chest pain, cough, dilatation ventricular, dysphonia, dyspnoea exertional, fatigue. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG SEE TEXT. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, MERIDIA, PAXIL CR, CIPROFLOXACIN, LEXAPRO, VICODIN, EFFEXOR, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309520-9
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 24, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, upper respiratory tract congestion. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG FOUR TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309522-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on May 23, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: therapeutic response decreased. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG SEE TEXT. During the same period patient was treated with MEDCOR, WELLBUTRIN, MS CONTIN, DILAUDID. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309533-7
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphasia, speech disorder. DEXEDRINE dosage: 15MG THREE TIMES PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309534-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disturbance in attention, therapeutic response decreased. DEXEDRINE dosage: 15MG THREE TIMES PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309537-4
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 18, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stomach discomfort, tremor. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG FOUR TIMES PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309540-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Sept 26, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: somnolence. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG TWICE PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PROVENTIL. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309544-1
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adverse event, disturbance in attention. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG TWICE PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, BUSPAR. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309545-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Oct 26, 2006. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 160.3 lb, was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: heart rate increased. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309551-9
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2006. Male patient, 38 years of age, was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: somnolence. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309552-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Nov 29, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: therapeutic response unexpected. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG FOUR TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULPHATE, PRAVACHOL, PLAVIX, COTRIM, PRILOSEC, ASPIRIN, ISOSORBIDE, GLUCOPHAGE. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309559-3
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: somnolence, therapeutic response decreased. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG TWICE PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR, SEROQUEL, XANAX. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309623-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Mar 28, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: overdose. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG FOUR TIMES PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309626-4
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 10, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache, nausea, somnolence. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309631-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on June 13, 2006. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: teeth brittle. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG SIX TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR, PROZAC, GEODON, CLARITIN, NAPROXEN. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309633-1
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 16, 2006. Male patient, child 11 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disturbance in attention, psychomotor hyperactivity. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE ER, WELLBUTRIN, TRAZODONE. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309634-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on June 19, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: overdose. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309636-7
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 20, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG AS REQUIRED. During the same period patient was treated with ZETIA, PRILOSEC, MIRALAX, COLACE, MOBIC, AVAPRO, ZOCOR. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309637-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on June 27, 2006. Male patient was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, somnolence. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309639-2
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 26, 2006. Female patient, 66 years of age, was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, mental impairment, somnolence. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with DARVOCET, VITAMINS, PROZAC. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309641-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on June 27, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: initial insomnia. DEXEDRINE dosage: 45MG AS REQUIRED. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN HCT, ZYRTEC, THYROID. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309647-1
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 13, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: overdose. DEXEDRINE dosage: 15MG VARIABLE DOSE. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, GINKO, NUTRIFLEX, BUMEX, AMOXICILLIN, POTASSIUM ACETATE. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309649-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on July 20, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: therapeutic response unexpected. DEXEDRINE dosage: 30MG TWICE PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309654-9
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malaise. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309655-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Aug 10, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG AS REQUIRED. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULPHATE, NASACORT. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309657-4
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: poor quality sleep. DEXEDRINE dosage: 15MG FOUR TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR, KLONOPIN, FLEXERIL. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309658-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULPHATE. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309659-8
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG FIVE TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with WELCHOL, ALBUTEROL, AVANDIA, ASPIRIN, PRANDIN, ZYRTEC, METFORMIN, PREVACID. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309660-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Aug 28, 2006. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, condition aggravated. DEXEDRINE dosage: 15MG FOUR TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, MALARONE, COGENTIN, SYNTHROID, STOOL SOFTENER. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309665-3
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 20, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, ill-defined disorder. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG VARIABLE DOSE. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309668-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, mental impairment, overdose, sleep disorder, weight increased. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG VARIABLE DOSE. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309671-9
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 11, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cold sweat, confusional state, dizziness, feeling abnormal, mental impairment, nausea, reaction to colouring. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG TWICE PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PROZAC, BUSPAR. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309672-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Oct 13, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: therapeutic response decreased, therapeutic response unexpected. DEXEDRINE dosage: 15MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309673-2
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 27, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, somnolence, therapeutic response decreased, therapeutic response unexpected. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULPHATE, BENADRYL. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309674-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disturbance in attention. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309675-6
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 01, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, nervousness, vision blurred. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG THREE TIMES PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309680-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache, palpitations, somnolence. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULPHATE, CYMBALTA, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309681-1
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 08, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, insomnia. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROSTAT, ESTROGENS SOL. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309683-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Dec 14, 2006. Female patient, 32 years of age, was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: mental impairment, performance status decreased, somnolence, thinking abnormal. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROZAC, XANAX. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309685-9
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling jittery, stomach discomfort. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309686-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Feb 02, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG VARIABLE DOSE. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309688-4
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, asthenia, depression, pruritus, rash, sensory loss. DEXEDRINE dosage: 15MG THREE TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5309689-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Feb 26, 2007. Female patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: growth retardation, weight decreased. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5337227-0
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 24, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diplopia, dizziness, hypertension, paralysis, presyncope, vision blurred, vith nerve paralysis. DEXEDRINE dosage: 45MG TWICE PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, OXYCODONE, PREDNISOLONE EYE DROPS. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5061847-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on July 19, 2006. Female patient was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, nausea. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10 MG 04PM 15 MG BID. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5073595-5
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased. DEXEDRINE dosage: 20MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5101403-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, anger, deformity, depression, intentional self-injury, psychotic disorder, suicide attempt. DEXEDRINE dosage: 15MG TWICE PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5102549-5
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 15, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, fatigue, feeling abnormal, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, therapeutic response decreased, weight increased. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG SEE TEXT. During the same period patient was treated with PAXIL, WELLBUTRIN, SINEQUAN, CYMBALTA, PREDNISONE, MINOCIN, CORTEF. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5163658-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on July 15, 2004. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder, sinusitis and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, asthma, cardiomegaly, chest discomfort, chest pain, cough, dilatation ventricular, dyspnoea exertional. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG SEE TEXT. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, MERIDIA, PAXIL CR, CIPROFLOXACIN, LEXAPRO, VICODIN, EFFEXOR, DIAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5173788-2
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 15, 2004. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, chest discomfort, chest pain, cough, dilatation ventricular, dyspnoea exertional, fatigue, insomnia. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG SEE TEXT. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, MERIDIA, PAXIL CR, CIPROFLOXACIN, LEXAPRO, VICODIN, EFFEXOR, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5179296-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on July 15, 2004. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, chest discomfort, chest pain, cough, dilatation ventricular, dyspnoea exertional, fatigue, insomnia. DEXEDRINE dosage: 5MG SEE TEXT. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, MERIDIA, PAXIL CR, CIPROFLOXACIN, LEXAPRO, VICODIN, EFFEXOR, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5416724-3
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Aug 13, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, pneumonia. DEXEDRINE dosage: 10MG THREE TIMES PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5448680-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Aug 31, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 250.4 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiogenic shock, coma, dizziness, influenza like illness, myocardial infarction, pain, pain in jaw, renal failure, speech disorder. DEXEDRINE dosage: 40MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PROVIGIL, CYMBALTA, GABAPENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5450134-8
DEXEDRINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 06, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 200.4 lb, was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral haemorrhage. DEXEDRINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Dexedrine Side Effects Report #5469484-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEXEDRINE problem on Sept 20, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 250.4 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with DEXEDRINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, blood pressure increased, cardiac failure congestive, cardiogenic shock, coma, confusional state, coronary artery disease, dizziness, ejection fraction decreased. DEXEDRINE dosage: 70MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PROVIGIL, CYMBALTA, GABAPENTIN, VYTORIN, MINOCYCLINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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| Dextroamphetamine can be habit forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed by your doctor. If you take too much dextroamphetamine you may find that the medication no longer controls your symptoms, you may feel a need to take large amounts of the medication, and you may experience symptoms such as rash, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, irritability, hyperactivity, changes in your personality, and loss of contact with reality. Tell your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, use or have ever used street drugs, or have overused prescription medications.Do not stop taking dextroamphetamine without talking to your doctor, especially if you have overused the medication. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually and monitor you carefully during this time. You may experience depression and extreme tiredness if you suddenly stop taking dextroamphetamine after overusing it.Do not let anyone else take your medication. Store dextroamphetamine in a safe place so that no one else can take it accidentally or on purpose. Keep track of how many tablets or capsules are left so you will know if any are missing.Dextroamphetamine may cause sudden death or serious heart problems, especially if the medication is misused.Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer’s patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with dextroamphetamine and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/cder) or the manufacturer's website to obtain the Medication Guide. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dextroamphetamine is used as part of a treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age). Dextroamphetamine is also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep). Dextroamphetamine is in a class of medications called central nervous system stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Dextroamphetamine comes as a tablet and an extended-release (long acting) capsule to take by mouth. The tablet is usually taken two to three times daily with or without food. The extended-release capsule is usually taken once a day with or without food. Take dextroamphetamine at around the same time(s) every day. If you are taking dextroamphetamine tablets, take your first dose as soon as you wake up in the morning, and space your doses by 4 to 6 hours. Do not take dextroamphetamine in the evening. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take dextroamphetamine exactly as directed.
Do not chew or crush the extended-release capsules.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of dextroamphetamine and gradually increase your dose, not more often than once every week.
Your doctor may tell you to stop taking dextroamphetamine from time to time to see if the medication is still needed. Follow these directions carefully.
Other uses for this medicine
Dextroamphetamine should not be used to treat excessive tiredness that is not caused by narcolepsy.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking dextroamphetamine,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to dextroamphetamine, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in dextroamphetamine tablets or capsules. If you are taking the tablets, tell your doctor if you are allergic to tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5, a color additive) or aspirin.
- tell your doctor if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or if you have stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks. Your doctor will probably tell you that you should not take dextroamphetamine until at least 14 days have passed since you last took an MAO inhibitor.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: alpha blockers such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), tamsulosin (Flomax), and terazosin (Hytrin); antacids; antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as desipramine (Norpramin) and protriptyline (Vivactil), antihistamines; ascorbic acid (Vitamin C); beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal); chlorpromazine (Thorazine); diuretics ('water pills') such as acetazolamide (Diamox); furazolidone (Furoxone); guanethidine (Ismelin); haloperidol (Haldol); lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith); medications for high blood pressure; medications for seizures such as ethosuximide (Zarontin), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), and phenytoin (Dilantin); meperidine (Demerol); methenamine (Hiprex, Urex); propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvon-N);reserpine (Serpalan); sodium bicarbonate (Arm and Hammer Baking Soda, Soda Mint); and sodium phosphate. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor what nutritional supplements you are taking, especially glutamic acid (L-glutamine).
- tell your doctor if you have glaucoma (an eye disease), hyperthyroidism (a condition in which you have too much thyroid hormone in your body) or feelings of anxiety, tension, or agitation. Your doctor may tell you not to take dextroamphetamine.
- tell your doctor if anyone in your family has or has ever had an irregular heartbeat or has died suddenly. Also tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack and if you have or have ever had a heart defect, high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, heart or blood vessel disease, or other heart problems. Your doctor will probably examine you to see if your heart and blood vessels are healthy. Your doctor may tell you not to take dextroamphetamine and amphetamine if you have a heart condition or if there is a high risk that you may develop a heart condition.
- tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had depression, bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited), or mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood), facial or motor tics (repeated uncontrollable movements), verbal tics (repetition of sounds or words that is hard to control) or Tourette's syndrome (a condition characterized by the need to perform repeated motions or to repeat sounds or words), or has thought about or attempted suicide. Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had mental illness or seizures. If your child is taking dextroamphetamine to treat ADHD, tell your child's doctor if your child has recently experienced unusual stress.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking dextroamphetamine, call your doctor. Do not breastfeed while you are taking dextroamphetamine.
- you should know that dextroamphetamine may make it difficult for you to perform activities that require alertness or physical coordination. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- you should know that dextroamphetamine should be used as part of a total treatment program for ADHD, which may include counseling and special education. Make sure to follow all of your doctor's and/or therapist's instructions.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor about drinking fruit juice while taking this medicine.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose or if it is close to your bedtime, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Dextroamphetamine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- restlessness
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- headache
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body
- dry mouth
- unpleasant taste
- diarrhea
- constipation
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- changes in sex drive or ability
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- fast or pounding heartbeat
- shortness of breath
- chest pain
- excessive tiredness
- slow or difficult speech
- dizziness or faintness
- weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
- seizures
- mood changes
- psychosis (loss of contact with reality)
- hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
- mania (frenzied or abnormally excited mood)
- aggressive or hostile behavior
- abnormal movements
- verbal tics
- changes in vision or blurred vision
- hives
Dextroamphetamine may slow children's growth or weight gain. Your child's doctor will watch his or her growth carefully. Talk to your child's doctor if you have concerns about your child's growth or weight gain while he or she is taking this medication. Talk to your child's doctor about the risks of giving dextroamphetamine to your child.
Dextroamphetamine may cause sudden death in children and teenagers with heart defects or serious heart problems. Dextroamphetamine may cause sudden death, heart attack, or stroke in adults, especially adults who have heart defects or other serious heart problems. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking dextroamphetamine.
Dextroamphetamine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- restlessness
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body
- dark red or cola colored urine
- muscle weakness or aching
- tirednessor weakness
- fast breathing
- fever
- confusion
- aggressive behavior
- hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
- panic
- depression
- irregular heartbeat
- dizziness
- fainting
- blurred vision
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- stomach cramps
- seizures
- coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking dextroamphetamine.
This prescription is not refillable. Be sure to schedule appointments with your doctor on a regular basis so you do not run out of medication.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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