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Desoxyn (Methamphetamine Hydrochloride) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following are adverse reactions in decreasing order of severity within each category that have been reported:

Cardiovascular: Elevation of blood pressure, tachycardia and palpitation. Fatal cardiorespiratory arrest has been reported, mostly in the context of abuse/misuse.

Central Nervous System: Psychotic episodes have been rarely reported at recommended doses. Dizziness, dysphoria, overstimulation, euphoria, insomnia, tremor, restlessness and headache. Exacerbation of motor and phonic tics and Tourette's syndrome.

Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, constipation, dryness of mouth, unpleasant taste and other gastrointestinal disturbances.

Hypersensitivity: Urticaria.

Endocrine: Impotence and changes in libido; frequent or prolonged erections.

Miscellaneous: Suppression of growth has been reported with the long-term use of stimulants in children (see WARNINGS ).

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Recordati Rare Diseases Inc. at 1-888-575-8344 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED DESOXYN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Desoxyn. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Desoxyn side effects / adverse reactions in 23 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-10-06

Patient: 23 year old male weighing 170.6 kg (375.3 pounds)

Reactions: Cardiac Cirrhosis, Hypotension, Drug Abuse, Pericardial Effusion, Cardiomegaly, Nephrolithiasis, Cardiac Failure, Urosepsis, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Oedema, Cardiac Arrest, Sinus Tachycardia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Desoxyn



Possible Desoxyn side effects / adverse reactions in 24 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from South Africa on 2011-10-17

Patient: 24 year old male

Reactions: Pharyngeal Inflammation, Gingivitis, Tooth Erosion, Poor Personal Hygiene, Dental Caries, DRY Mouth, Breath Odour, Drug Dependence, Pain in JAW

Suspect drug(s):
Desoxyn



Possible Desoxyn side effects / adverse reactions in 66 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-21

Patient: 66 year old female

Reactions: Rhabdomyolysis

Suspect drug(s):
Desoxyn

Other drugs received by patient: Prilosec; SAM-E (Ademetionine); Aciphex



See index of all Desoxyn side effect reports >>

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2013-12-31

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