Dexedrine
- Description -
Dexedrine, a stimulant drug available in tablet orsustained-releasecapsule form, is prescribed to help treat the following conditions:
1. Narcolepsy (recurrent "sleep attacks")2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. (The total treatmentprogram should include social, psychological, and educationalguidance along with Dexedrine.)
- Common Side Effects -
Excessive restlessness,overstimulation
- Possible Interactions -
Substances that dampen the effects ofDexedrine:
Ammonium chloride
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Fruit juices
Glutamic acid hydrochloride
Guanethidine
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Lithium carbonate (Eskalith)
Methenamine (Urised)
Reserpine
Sodium acid phosphate
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Substances that boost the effects ofDexedrine:
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
MAO inhibitors such as Nardil and Parnate
Propoxyphene (Darvon)
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
Thiazide diuretics such as Diuril
Substances that have decreased effectwhen taken with Dexedrine:
Antihistamines such as Benadryl
Blood pressure medications such as Catapres, Hytrin, andMinipress
Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
Veratrum alkaloids (found in certain blood pressuredrugs)
Substances that have increased effectwhen taken with Dexedrine:
Antidepressants such as Norpramin
Meperidine (Demerol)
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Manufacturer -
GlaxoSmithKline
5 Moore Drive
P O Box 13398
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
USA
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