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 68 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2009-04-24

Patient: 68 year old female

Reactions: Therapeutic Response Decreased, Drug Ineffective

Suspect drug(s):
Dexedrine
    Dosage: 15mg four times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Narcolepsy
    Start date: 1985-01-01
    End date: 2008-11-01

Dextroamphetamine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Narcolepsy

Other drugs received by patient: Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide; Hydrocodone Bitartrate + Acetaminophen

Possible Dexedrine side effects / adverse reactions in 62 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2009-04-24

Patient: 62 year old male

Reactions: Heart Rate Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Dexedrine

Other drugs received by patient: Crestor; Xanax

Possible Dexedrine side effects / adverse reactions in 38 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2009-04-24

Patient: 38 year old female

Reactions: Dyspepsia, Vision Blurred, Headache, Eye Pain

Suspect drug(s):
Dexedrine

Other drugs received by patient: Adderall XR 20