Dextroamphetamine and are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children who are 3 to 16 years old. tabletsoral solution (liquid)

Dextroamphetamine are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children who are 6 to 16 years old. extended-release capsules

Dextroamphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children at least 6 years old. skin patch

Dextroamphetamine , and are also used in the treatment of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy. tabletsoral solution (liquid)extended-release capsules

Dextroamphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use dextroamphetamine if you are allergic to any stimulant medicine, or if you have:

Tell your doctor if you or a family member has ever had:

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Using dextroamphetamine during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth, withdrawal symptoms or low birth weight.

You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.

• moderate to severe high blood pressure, heart problems or coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);
• overactive thyroid, glaucoma;
• severe anxiety, tension, or agitation (stimulant medicine can make these symptoms worse); or
• a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

• a heart defect, high blood pressure, a family history of heart disease or sudden death;
• depression, mental illness, bipolar disorder, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts or actions;
• motor tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome;
• seizures or epilepsy, an abnormal brain wave test (EEG);
• contact dermatitis;
• blood circulation problems or peripheral vascular disease such as Raynaud's syndrome; or
• kidney disease.

Do not use dextroamphetamine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.

Tell your doctor if you also use opioid medicine, herbal products, or medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting. An interaction with dextroamphetamine could cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of dextroamphetamine on the baby. skin patch

Use Dexedrine (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Get emergency medical help if you have (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). signs of an allergic reactionor a severe skin reaction

Call your doctor at once if you have:

Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Dextroamphetamine can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in certain people.signs of a heart attack or stroke: Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, or feeling short of breath.

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• signs of heart or blood circulation problems --chest pain, trouble breathing, numbness, cold feeling, or pale appearance of your fingers or toes;
• signs of mania or psychosis-- seeing or hearing things that are not real, aggression, paranoia, decreased need for sleep, risk-taking behavior, being agitated or talkative;
• a seizure, muscle twitches (tics), changes in your vision, blurry vision; or
• mild skin irritation where the patch is worn.

• dry mouth, upset stomach, loss of appetite, weight loss;
• headache, dizziness, sleep problems (insomnia), irritability, muscle twitching (tics); or
• nausea, vomiting, increased blood pressure, tremors, fast heartbeats.

This medicine may cause blurred vision and may impair your reactions. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Avoid external heat sources like hair dryers, heat lamps or saunas while wearing dextroamphetamine . skin patch

Avoid drinking fruit juices or taking vitamin C while you take dextroamphetamine. These can make your body absorb less of the medicine.