Dextroamphetamine

Dextroamphetamine

Dextroamphetamine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (sleep disorder). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. Dextroamphetamine extended-release capsules are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children who are 6 to 16 years old. Dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills.

Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking dextroamphetamine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Dextroamphetamine tablets with strength may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, serious heart problems or death. Keep the medication where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 1-3 times a day. Dextroamphetamine is sometimes taken 2 or 3 times per day. Extended-release dextroamphetamine is taken only once per day.

Though it helps many people, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Do not increase your dose, take it more often, or use it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed. Choose a different place on your body each time you apply a new patch. Do not apply to the same skin twice in 7 days. Do not wear more than one patch at a time. Use only 1 patch per day. Never cut a skin patch.