What is Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine

• Tablet: Take the tablet in the morning and early afternoon. You may have trouble falling asleep if you take it at night.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Extended-release capsule: Take the capsule in the morning right after you wake up. You may have trouble falling asleep at night if you take it in the afternoon or evening.Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.If you cannot swallow the capsule, you may open it and sprinkle the contents over a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing.You may take the capsule with or without food, but make sure to take it the same way each time.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Tablet: Take the tablet in the morning and early afternoon. You may have trouble falling asleep if you take it at night.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Extended-release capsule: Take the capsule in the morning right after you wake up. You may have trouble falling asleep at night if you take it in the afternoon or evening.Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.If you cannot swallow the capsule, you may open it and sprinkle the contents over a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing.You may take the capsule with or without food, but make sure to take it the same way each time.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine

Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, or similar medicines, or if you have glaucoma, an overactive thyroid, or a history of drug abuse.

Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart or blood vessel disease (including arteriosclerosis), kidney disease, heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, or a history of heart attack, stroke, seizures, or Tourette syndrome. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of depression, mental health problems, or drug or alcohol addiction.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: Heart or blood vessel problems, including heart attack and strokeUnusual changes in behavior or thoughtsPeripheral vasculopathy (blood circulation problem)Slow growth in childrenIncreased risk for seizuresSerotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines)

• This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Seizures

Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine interactions

• Some foods and medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Acetazolamide, ammonium chloride, buspirone, chlorpromazine, ethosuximide, fentanyl, glutamic acid, guanethidine, haloperidol, hydrochlorothiazide, lithium, meperidine, methenamine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, propoxyphene, quinidine, reserpine, ritonavir, sodium acid phosphate, St John's wort, tramadol Allergy medicineAntacid or other stomach medicine (including cimetidine, esomeprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, sodium bicarbonate)Blood pressure medicineMedicine to treat depression (including desipramine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, protriptyline)Triptan medicine to treat migraine headacheTryptophan supplement

• Fruit juice and vitamin C can affect how your body absorbs this medicine.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Do not use this medicine if you are using or you have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days.