Dexedrine is a prescription medication that is typically covered by commercial insurance. Coverage by Medicare plans may vary or require special exceptions to be made. Get the SingleCare prescription discount card. Adderall is a prescription medication that is typically covered by commercial insurance.
Dexedrine and Adderall have a similar list of potential adverse effects. This is expected due to the similarities in ingredients. Dexedrine and Adderall have been linked to serious side effects such as elevated blood pressure, tachycardia, and palpitation.
In some instances, myocardial infarction heart attack and sudden death have occurred. Caution should be used when prescribing stimulants in patients when pre-existing cardiac abnormalities. Dexedrine and Adderall may lead to a sleep disorder known as insomnia, or an inability to fall and stay asleep.
This can affect daily functioning and should be monitored. These drugs are also known to cause dry mouth and dizziness. You should discuss these adverse events with your healthcare provider if they occur and are bothersome. The following is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of potential side effects. A complete list can be obtained from your healthcare professional. Dexedrine and Adderall, when used concurrently with serotonergic drugs, may increase the incidence of serotonin syndrome.
This syndrome can result in the patient feeling agitated, dizzy, and having an increased heart rate. Common antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, as well as the pain medication Tramadol, may cause this interaction with Dexedrine or Adderall.
The following list is not intended to be a complete list of drug interactions. It is best to consult your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list. Dexedrine and Adderall have each been associated with strokes, myocardial infarction, and sudden death in children and adults. These may be more likely to occur in patients with pre-existing cardiac conditions. Prescribers should screen for these conditions and use extreme caution in prescribing these drugs for patients who may have cardiac abnormalities.
Dexedrine and Adderall, along with other CNS stimulants, have been associated with moderate increases in blood pressure and heart rate. These parameters should be monitored when patients take stimulants. Some types of ADHD medication, such as Dexedrine and Adderall, can exacerbate behavior disturbances in patients with pre-existing psychiatric disorders. These patients should be monitored closely if CNS stimulants are necessary. Bipolar patients may experience mixed or manic episodes while on CNS stimulants.
Long-term use of stimulants in children and adolescents has been linked to growth suppression. Patients experiencing slow growth while on stimulants may be encouraged to temporarily pause treatment.
Oftentimes, healthcare providers recommend taking breaks from treatment when children are not in school, such as on weekends, holidays, and summer breaks. Children are often started at 2. There are several strengths and also an extended release form, which makes it easier for your doctor to find the right dose for you. Both drugs are available in generic forms, which are less expensive than brand name medications.
Ask your doctor and talk to your pharmacist about taking the generic form. The potential side effects of both drugs are similar. They both may raise blood pressure.
In rare cases, dextroamphetamine and amphetamine Adderall use may result in alopecia, which is hair loss on the scalp and other parts of the body. People taking either medication should take the lowest dose possible, in order to avoid a possible overdose. Although rare, both drugs can cause peripheral vasculopathy, which is a problem with blood vessels of the fingers, hands, legs, and feet.
If your fingers start to feel numb or cold, or if unusual wounds appear on your fingers or toes, consult a doctor immediately. If you have a psychiatric illness or a seizure disorder, these drugs may make symptoms worse. Tell your doctor about your medical history before taking a stimulant drug. Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine Adderall may cause motor tics or changes in speech similar to Tourette syndrome. Changing the dosage or changing to a different medication may alleviate some of these problems.
Both medications have a high potential for abuse, and prolonged use of these drugs have been associated with psychological dependence. These drugs may not be appropriate to take if you have a history of substance abuse, and some prescribers will not write prescriptions for the for people who have had a history of addictive disorders.
Keep both medications in a secure location in your home. However, there are concerns that amphetamines, even used at prescribed levels, may pose risks to a developing fetus, such as lower birth weight or premature birth. There is also a risk of behavioral problems in childhood. Nursing mothers should not take these drugs. Amphetamines can pass through breast milk and have toxic effects on infants.
If you take a stimulant drug, you can experience side effects that can include loss of appetite and weight loss. Children can also experience reduced growth. For example, your doctor may prescribe a drug holiday for your child during the summer when school is not in session.
Everyone who takes stimulant drugs should be periodically re-evaluated to see if the drug is still effective and needed. These drugs can interfere with the action of anti-seizure medications, like ethosuximide, phenobarbital, or phenytoin.
The drugs may block the sedative effects of antihistamines in allergy medications. Antihypertensive drugs may be less effective at lowering blood pressure if you take either drug. If you take too much dextroamphetamine and amphetamine, you may continue to feel a need to take large amounts of the medication, and you may experience unusual changes in your behavior. You or your caregiver should tell your doctor immediately, if you experience any of the following symptoms: fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat; sweating; dilated pupils; abnormally excited mood; restlessness; irritability; difficulty falling sleeping or staying asleep; hostility; aggression; anxiety; loss of appetite; loss of coordination; uncontrollable movement of a part of the body; flushed skin; vomiting; stomach pain; or thinking about harming or killing oneself or others or planning or trying to do so.
Overusing dextroamphetamine and amphetamine may also cause serious heart problems or sudden death. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family drinks or has ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, uses or has ever used street drugs, or has overused prescription medications. Your doctor will probably not prescribe dextroamphetamine and amphetamine for you.
Do not stop taking dextroamphetamine and amphetamine without talking to your doctor, especially if you have overused the medication. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually and monitor you carefully during this time. You may develop severe depression and extreme tiredness if you suddenly stop taking dextroamphetamine and amphetamine after overusing it. Do not sell, give away, or let anyone else take your medication.
Selling or giving away dextroamphetamine and amphetamine may harm others and is against the law. Store dextroamphetamine and amphetamine in a safe place so that no one else can take it accidentally or on purpose. Keep track of how many tablets or capsules are left so you will know if any are missing.
Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet Medication Guide when you begin treatment with dextroamphetamine and amphetamine and each time you get more medication.
Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age.
Adderall is used to treat ADHD in adults and children 3 years of age and older. Mydayis is used to treat ADHD in adults and children 13 years of age and older. Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine Adderall is also used to treat narcolepsy a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep in adults and children 12 years of age and older. The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is in a class of medications called central nervous system stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.
The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine comes as an immediate-relase tablet Adderall and as an extended-release long-acting capsule Adderall XR, Mydayis to take by mouth. The immediate-release tablet Adderall is usually taken 2 to 3 times daily, 4 to 6 hours apart, with or without food. The extended-release capsule Adderall XR is usually taken upon awakening with or without food. The extended-release capsule Mydayis is usually taken upon awakening and must be taken consistently either with or without food.
Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine combination should not be taken in the late afternoon or evening because it may cause difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take dextroamphetamine and amphetamine exactly as directed. Swallow the extended-release capsules whole; do not chew or crush them. If you are unable to swallow the extended-release capsule, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the entire contents on a teaspoonful of applesauce.
Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. Do not store the applesauce and medication mixture for future use, and do not divide the contents of one capsule into more than one dose. Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine and increase your dose gradually, not more often than once every week. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking dextroamphetamine and amphetamine from time to time to see if the medication is still needed.
Follow these directions carefully. The medication in each product is absorbed differently by the body, so one dextroamphetamine and amphetamine product cannot be substituted for another product.
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