Dexedrine 5 mg

Dexedrine is a psychostimulant medication. Most doctors have prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Like other stimulant medications, Dexedrine 5 mg acts on the central nervous system and increases the number of neurotransmitters in the brain. These two neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine help improve a person’s focus and concentration and reduces hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.

Dexedrine Spansule is Extended-Release and is typically effective for eight to 12 hours. When a capsule is taken, the first dose is released promptly, and the remaining medication is released gradually. It is taken once per day as directed by the doctor.

Chemistry:

Dexedrine is a non-catecholamine, sympathomimetic amine. It has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system. The drug is a dextrorotary isomer of amphetamine which exists as a crystalline powder that is white in color. Dexedrine 5 mg is odorless and bitter. It is freely soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol.

How Does Dexedrine Treat ADHD Symptoms?

Dexedrine comes in two forms i.e. both long- and short-acting. The short-acting tablet comes in 5 mg dosages and the dose usually lasts about 2 hours. The longer-acting spansule is available in 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg sizes. These medicines are effective for 8 to 10 hours after administration.

Dexedrine has been approved for use in patients aged 3 years and older. The doctor has permitted once in a day dosing with the spansule. Doctors often monitor a child’s height while he is taking stimulant medication. You and your child’s doctor can talk about the benefits and value of taking medicine.

Two stimulant medications are available to treat ADHD i.e. amphetamines and methylphenidate. Dexedrine, Adderall, and Vyvanse are amphetamines. Ritalin and Focalin are part of the methylphenidate drug family.

Who Should Not Take Dexedrine?

Dexedrine should not be taken if you or your child:

• Have heart disease or hardening of the arteries
• Moderate to severe high blood pressure
• Have hyperthyroidism
• An eye problem called glaucoma
• Very anxious, tense, or agitated patient
• Have a history of drug abuse
• Taking or having taken within the past 14 days an antidepression medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or MAOI.
• Allergic to, or reacted to other stimulant medicines

Call your doctor right away if you or your child has any signs of unexplained side effects appearing while taking Dexedrine 5 mg.

Possible Side Effects:

Like other medicines, Dexedrine 5 mg the psychostimulant may cause a range of side effects. If you experience any of the following side effects, contact your doctor to see if your dosage or treatment needs adjustment: restlessness, higher irritability, increased aggression and/or anger, skin picking,  nausea, constipation, impotence, changes in sex drive, or prolonged erections, persistent headaches, burning or tingling of the skin, teeth grinding, blurry vision, abdominal pain, insomnia, changes in appetite, anxiety, diarrhea, dry mouth.

Missed Dose: 

If the patient will take not take medication occasionally, there is no sign of any side effects. But the side effects persist if it will happen to discontinue for a long time. Never take more than one medicine at a time.

Overdosage:

Individual patients respond to the medication in various doses according to the doctor’s suggestion. The toxic symptoms occasionally occur when you will take more medication than your prescription at a time.

Manifestations of acute overdosage with Dexedrine 5 mg include restlessness, tremor, hyperreflexia, rhabdomyolysis, rapid respiration, hyperpyrexia, confusion, assaultiveness, hallucinations, and panic state, stroke, heart attack, or heart failure, dangerously high heart rate and blood pressure, seizures, psychosis

If an overdose of Dexedrine 5 mg is suspected, medical intervention is necessary to prevent of these dangerous symptoms.

Adverse Drugs Interactions:

A drug interaction is a reaction between two (or more) drugs or between a drug and food, beverage, or supplement. If you have been prescribed Dexedrine 5 mg, ensure that you discuss all medications, vitamins, and supplements you take before prescription or without prescription with your doctor. This medication may interact with the following substances:

Acetazolamide, Antihistamines, Chlorpromazine, Phenelzine, Phenytoin, Procarbazine, Ambien, Lunesta, Restoril, Rozerem, Sonata, Halcion, Phenobarbital, Linezolid, Linezolid, Klonopin, Lexapro, Luvox, Paxil, Xanax, Prozac, Celexa, Ativan, Valium. Propoxyphene, Rasagiline, Selegiline, Propoxyphene, Rasagiline, Hydrochlorothiazide, Isocarboxazid, Sodium bicarbonate,

Go to the doctor immediately if you persist with any side effects after taking these medicines.

Dexedrine 5 mg Pill & Addiction:

Dexedrine 5 mg abuse can lead to dependence and addiction. Continued stimulant abuse can destroy brain cells related to the dopamine system, which manages the pleasure and reward response in the body.

The person craves more of the drug to feel pleasure. This can lead to depression and thoughts of suicide if the patient will stop it. Discuss with your doctor if you want to stop it safely.

Safe Withdraw From Dexedrine:

This medication has a high potential for abuse and dependency. Because of this, if you need to stop taking this medication you should develop a safety plan by consulting your doctor or health care provider.

The doctor advises you to reduce dosage with decreasing the severity of withdrawal symptoms. In general, the longer you take Dexedrine 5 mg the higher your dose, and the more discomfort you will experience during withdrawal. Symptoms of withdrawal may include:

• Increased hunger
• Depression
• Increased irritability
• Psychosis
• Seizures

You should go to the doctor if you feel any discomfort after stopping the medication.

Medication Safty Tips: 

Read your labels to learn which medicines you are taking, how and when to take them, etc. Get to know the side effects. Know how your medications interact with each other like any nonprescription drugs you may take, including painkillers, cold remedies, and alcohol.

Know the name and doses of your medicines, why the medicine is important, what it treats, side effects, read your labels to learn what you are taking, how and when to take it, etc.

• How your medications interact with each other and any nonprescription drugs you may take, including painkillers, cold remedies, and alcohol.
• Know if you are allergic to any medicines.
• Keep your medicine away from pets and children.
• Make sure you take your medicine in the correct dose with exact intervals.
• Keep your medications out of direct sunlight and heat.
• Don’t share your medications with other family members.
• Keep medicines in their original bottles.

This medication may impair performance. You should avoid high-risk tasks like driving, operating heavy machinery, or climbing until you are aware of how this drug will affect you.