Dextroamphetamine Sulfate (Zenzedi)

Alternate Name: Dexedrine Spansule

Description: Dexedrine is prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The generic version of Dexedrine is dextroamphetamine sulfate. On average, a supply of 90, 5 mg Dexedrine oral capsule, extended release cost about $1,832. Get savings of up to 80% when you use our free prescription coupon card at any participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: CNS Stimulant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 10 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, heart failure, thyroid problems, Tourette syndrome, or a history of heart attack, stroke, or seizures. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of depression, bipolar disorder, mental health problems, or drug or alcohol abuse. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Dexedrine® Spansule®. This medicine may cause the following problems: Sudden death in people who have serious heart problems (including a heart defect)Serious heart or blood vessel problems, including heart attack and stroke (especially in people who already have heart problems)High blood pressureUnusual changes in behavior or moodsSlow growth in childrenSeizuresPeripheral vasculopathy (a blood circulation problem), including Raynaud phenomenonSerotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines)Onset or worsening of motor or verbal tics (including Tourette syndrome) This medicine may make you dizzy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Numb, cold, pale, or painful fingers or toes

Food Warnings: Some foods and medicines can affect how dextroamphetamine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following: Acetazolamide, ammonium chloride, antacids, ascorbic acid, buspirone, chlorpromazine, ethosuximide, fentanyl, glutamic acid, guanethidine, haloperidol, hydrochlorothiazide, lithium, meperidine, methenamine, norepinephrine, omeprazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, propoxyphene, quinidine, reserpine, ritonavir, sodium acid phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, St John's wort, tramadolBlood pressure medicineCold or allergy medicineMedicine to treat depression (including desipramine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, protriptyline, TCAs)Stomach medicine (including omeprazole)Triptan medicine to treat migraine headachesTryptophan supplement, Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days., Fruit juice and vitamin C can affect how your body absorbs this medicine., This medicine may make you dizzy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.