Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine Sulfate) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Cardiovascular

Palpitations, tachycardia, elevation of blood pressure. There have been isolated reports of cardiomyopathy associated with chronic amphetamine use.

Central Nervous System

Psychotic episodes at recommended doses (rare), overstimulation, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, euphoria, dyskinesia, dysphoria, tremor, headache, exacerbation of motor and phonic tics, and Tourette’s syndrome.

Gastrointestinal

Dryness of the mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, other gastrointestinal disturbances. Anorexia and weight loss may occur as undesirable effects.

Allergic

Urticaria.

Endocrine

Impotence, changes in libido.

REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO DEXEDRINE

Possible Dexedrine side effects / adverse reactions in 20 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-01-26

Patient: 20 year old female

Reactions: Agitation, Confusional State, Respiratory Disorder, Hyperthermia, Tachycardia, Clonus, Hyperreflexia, Serotonin Syndrome, Muscle Rigidity, Convulsion, Drug Toxicity, Overdose

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Dexedrine

Venlafaxine HCL

Wellbutrin

Possible Dexedrine side effects / adverse reactions in 45 year old female

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-01-31

Patient: 45 year old female weighing 85.0 kg (187.0 pounds)

Reactions: Pulmonary Hypertension, Dilatation Ventricular, Pyrexia, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Hyperhidrosis, Cardiomegaly, Pericardial Effusion, Dyspnoea Exertional, Fatigue, Palpitations, Chest Pain, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Cough, Chest Discomfort, Respiratory Distress, Flushing, Dysphonia, Ventricular Dysfunction, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Insomnia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Adderall 10
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Dexedrine
    Dosage: 5mg see dosage text
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2001-08-01

Meridia
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Paxil CR; Ciprofloxacin HCL; Lexapro; Vicodin; Effexor; Diazepam; Lodine

Possible Dexedrine side effects / adverse reactions in 45 year old female

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-02-05

Patient: 45 year old female weighing 85.0 kg (187.0 pounds)

Reactions: Pulmonary Hypertension, Dilatation Ventricular, Pyrexia, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Hyperhidrosis, Cardiomegaly, Pericardial Effusion, Dyspnoea Exertional, Fatigue, Palpitations, Chest Pain, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Cough, Chest Discomfort, Respiratory Distress, Flushing, Dysphonia, Ventricular Dysfunction, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Insomnia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Adderall 10
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Dexedrine
    Dosage: 5mg see dosage text
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2001-08-01

Meridia
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Paxil CR; Ciprofloxacin HCL; Lexapro; Vicodin; Effexor; Diazepam; Lodine