iPsychology

The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is used as part of a total treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It works in the brain to decrease the hyperactivity of patients with this disorder.
This medicine is also used to treat narcolepsy, a condition in which people fall asleep at inappropriate times, such as when driving or eating. The drug works by causing stimulation in the brain, making it easier to stay awake. People with normal sleep patterns should not use this medication to stay awake.

IMPORTANT WARNING:
The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is an addictive drug. People often become dependent on dextroamphetamine and amphetamine after using it for long periods of time. To avoid this, keep all appointments with your doctor and use dextroamphetamine and amphetamine only as directed. Also, do not give your medicine to anyone else.
A dose taken too late in the day may cause insomnia.

Strengths:

Tables:
5mg.

Spansule/sustained release
5 10 15

Elixir
5 mg / 5 ml.

Dosages: Actual dosage must be determined by a physician.

ADHD

Children 3 to 5 years of age:
Start: 2.5 mg daily.
Increases: Weekly by 2.5 mg.

Children 6 years of age and older:
Start: 5 mg once or twice daily.
Increases: Weekly by 5 mg.
Maximum: 40mg.

Narcolepsy

Children under 12 years of age:
Start: 5 mg daily.
Increases: Weekly by 5 mg.

Children 12 years of age and older:
Start: 10 mg once or twice daily.
Increases: Weekly by 10 mg.

Adults
5mg to 60mg taken in 2 doses.

Problems with: Tell your doctor if you have: Thyroid problems, anxiety disorder, epilepsy / another seizure disorder, diabetes.

Test:
Before taking: Thyroid.

Take With: A full glass of water. Do not crush or chew the extended-release form of amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall XR).

Full Benefits In:

Missed Dose(s): If within one hour take, if over an hour skip and then continue on your normal schedule.
Never Take a Double Dose

If Stop Taking: Do not stop without consulting your physician and never abruptly. Withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use.

Overdose symptoms include: Restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, an irregular heartbeat, and seizures. Can be fatal.

Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine is habit forming. Physical and psychological dependence may occur with the use of this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use.

Warnings

Do not take amphetamine-dextroamphetamine if you

• have heart disease or high blood pressure
• have arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
• have glaucoma
• have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14 days
• have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.

Avoid alcohol while taking this drug.

The habit-forming potential is high.

Do not take this drug if you are pregnant.( Only take if the mother's or baby's life is endangered )

Do not take this drug if planning to become pregnant. Do not take if you are breast-feeding.

Do not give this drug to anyone under the age of 18

Only use drug in small doses at first if over sixty and with close monitoring.

Do not use if:You had negative reactions to this drug in the past.

Inform your Doctor if:You had negative reactions to this drug in the past.

Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• insulin or another medicine to treat diabetes
• guanethidine (Ismelin)
• reserpine (Diutensin-R)
• doxazosin (Cardura)
• terazosin (Hytrin)
• prazosin (Minipress)
• guanadrel(Hylorel)
• chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
• lithium (Lithobid, Lithonate, Eskalith, others)
• haloperidol (Haldol)
• amitriptyline (Elavil)
• amoxapine (Asendin)
• doxepin (Sinequan)
• nortriptyline (Pamelor)
• imipramine (Tofranil)
• clomipramine (Anafranil)
• protriptyline (Vivactil)
• desipramine (Norpramin)

Adderall ( Symptoms or Effects )

Common: Dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness.

See physician if severe: Restlessness or tremor, anxiety or nervousness, headache or dizziness, insomnia, dryness of the mouth or an unpleasant taste in the mouth, diarrhea or constipation, impotence or changes in sex drive.

Stop taking and see physician NOW: An allergic reaction ( difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives ), an irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure ( severe headache, blurred vision ), hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion.