![]() Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Your doctor may adjust your dose to find the dose that is best for you. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. ![]() Do not chew the mixture, and do not save it for future use. If you have difficulty swallowing this medication whole, you may sprinkle the entire contents of a capsule on a small amount of applesauce just before taking. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Taking this medication after noon may cause trouble sleeping (insomnia). You may take this medication with or without food, but it is important to choose one way and take this medication the same way with every dose. ![]() Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and each time you get a refill. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-80.This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – ADHD. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.Ĭall your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. Loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. ![]() These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. Muscle cramps, spasms, pain, or stiffness Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur: Symptoms of overdoseĭizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position Uncontrolled vocal outbursts or tics (uncontrolled repeated body movements) Twitching, twisting, or uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs Tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold temperatures Talking or acting with excitement you cannot control Sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet Red skin lesions, often with a purple center Paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes Pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck Muscle cramps, pain, stiffness, or spasms Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not thereīlistering, peeling, loosening of the skinįast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More commonĭelusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
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