Dexedrine-Drug-Facts
Dexedrine-Drug-Facts Dextroamphetamine sulfate (DEXEDRINE) is a Schedule II controlled substance.
Amphetamines have been extensively abused. Tolerance, extreme psychological dependence, and severe social disability have occurred.
All amphetamines have essentially the same chemical properties and actions, states a 2005 published report by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine and methamphetamine are so alike, according to the DEA report, that even experienced users may not feel a difference between them.
Dexedrine
(Generic name: Dextroamphetamine)
AMPHETAMINES HAVE A HIGH POTENTIAL FOR ABUSE. THEY SHOULD THUS BE TRIED ONLY IN WEIGHT REDUCTION PROGRAMS FOR PATIENTS IN WHOM ALTERNATIVE THERAPY HAS BEEN INEFFECTIVE. ADMINISTRATION OF AMPHETAMINES FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN OBESITY MAY LEAD TO DRUG DEPENDENCE AND MUST BE AVOIDED. PARTICULAR ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SUBJECTS OBTAINING AMPHETAMINES FOR NON-THERAPEUTIC USE OR DISTRIBUTION TO OTHERS, AND THE DRUGS SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED OR DISPENSED SPARINGLY.
AMPHETAMINES
Brand Names: Dexedrine, Biphetamine, Desoxyn, various other preparations.
Used for: Officially, for three conditions: (1) narcolepsy, a condition in which the patient falls asleep suddenly during the day; (2) obesity, and (3) hyperactivity in children. Unofficially, it is sometimes used for chronic depression that fails to respond to all other treatments and for very ill medical patients with depression.
Do Not Use if: You haven't tried other antidepressants and psychotherapy, you have high blood pressure, you are very nervous or have severe insomnia, you have a history of addiction to drugs or alcohol, or you have Tourette's syndrome.
Tests to Take First: You should probably have an electrocardiogram to be sure nothing is wrong with your heart and your blood pressure should be recorded.
Tests to Take While You Are on It: Blood pressure and pulse should be taken every day for the first week, then once a week for a month, and then at least every month.
Usual Dose: Usually starts with 5 or 10 mg per day and can be raised, sometimes to 50 mg or higher. The higher the dose the worse will be the addiction. Amphetamines should not be taken at bedtime.
How Long Until It Works: Usually almost immediately, sometimes an hour after the first dose. The effect also wears off quickly, lasting only a few hours. Therefore the drug is usually taken in divided doses two or three times daily. After it has worked for a while the effect may wear off and the patient may require a higher dose. This is called tolerance. At this point a decision must be made either to keep raising the dose or to stop the drug because it is not working adequately.
Common Side Effects: (1) Nervousness. (2) Insomnia. (3) Loss of appetite. (4) Addiction.
Less Common Side Effects: (1) High blood pressure. (2) Rapid pulse rate. (3) Tolerance (constant need to raise the dose). (4) Feelings of suspicion and paranoia.
What to Do About Side Effects: The last dose of the drug every day should be taken several hours before bedtime to prevent insomnia. Nervousness usually goes away and appetite returns so that weight loss is rarely dangerous. Nothing can be done about the addiction except to remember not to stop taking amphetamines abruptly. If high blood pressure, rapid pulse, paranoia, or tolerance becomes a problem, the drug is usually stopped.
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