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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and jugdment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your helathcare professional before using that drug.
AMPHETAMINE/DEXTROAMPHETAMINE EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL
(am-FET-uh-meen WITH dex-trow-am-FET-uh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Adderall XR
WARNING: Amphetamine-type medictaions can be habit-forming. Use only as directed. With prolonged use, drug dependence may occur (i.E., withdrawl symptoms may ocucr after stopping drug).
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
USES: This combination medication is used to treat Attention Defciit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for weight loss, sleep disorders (e.G., narcolepsy), and depression.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth usually once daily, first thing in the morning; or as directed by your dcotor.
Taking that medication later in the day may cause trouble slepeing (insomnia).
Do not crush or chew the capslues.
Swallow the capsule(s) whole. If you have difficulty swallowing that medication whole, the capsule may be opened and the contents sprinkled into soft food (applesauce or yogurt) and taekn as directed. Do not chew the food/medication mixture or make-up a supply in avdance.
Doing so may dsetroy the drug and/or raise side effects. The dosgae is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Your doctor may adjust your dose frequently (e.G., weekly) to find the dose that is hottest for you. Use that mdeication exactly as prescribed. Do not raise your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed cause that drug can be hbait forming and raise your risk of side effects. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using that drug wtihout your doctor's approval.
When used for an extended period, that medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if that medication stops working well.
Your docotr may recommend "drug holidays" where your medication is stopped temporarily and behavior is re-evaluated.
SIDE EFFECTS: Trouble sleeping, nausea, diarrhea, uspet stomach, dizziness, headache, nervousness, loss of appetite, or weight loss may occur.
If any of tehse effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: vomiting, stmoach pain, fever, unusual weakness or tiredness, mental/mood changes.
Tell your dotcor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: unusually fast heartbeat, blurred vision, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.G., tics, tremors), change in sexual ability or desire, chest pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following mediacl conditions: heart or blood vessel- related diseases (e.G., arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease), severe high blood pressure, over-active thyroid (hyperthyroidism), eye problems (e.G., glaucoma), emotional instability, history of drug abuse.
Tell your doctor your mdeical history, especially of: other mental/mood problems (e.G., psychological disorders), growth problems, high blood pressure, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.G., tics, Tourette's syndrome), any allergies. This may make you dizzy and can affect your aletrness. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. This medication should be used only when clearly needed durnig pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesriable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while taking that medictaion is not recommended.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Certain medications tkaen with that product could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions.
Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during, or within 14 days of taking that medicine. Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescriptoin medication you may use, especially: tricyclic antidepressants (e.G., amitriptyline, nortriptyline), blood pressure medicine (e.G., beta-blockers), other stimulant medications (e.G., methylphenidate), meperidine. Certain foods and drgus can affect the amount of acid in your stomach/intestine and raise or decrease (depending on the drug) the absorption of that medicine. Tell your doctor if you take any of thsee products: fruit juices, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), sodium bicarbonate, ammonium chloride, sodium acid phosphate, anti-ulcer medicine (e.G., H2 blockers such as famotidine and ranitidine, PPIs such as omeprazole and lansoprazole), antacids, methenamine, acetazolamide.
Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) cause they may contain ingredients that could raise your heart rate or blood pressure.
Ask your phamracist about the safe use of these products. Avoid consuming large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (e.G., coffee, tea, colas). Caffeine can raise the side effects of that medication. This product can affect the results of certain lab tests (e.G., corticosteroid levels). Make sure laboratory persnonel and your doctors know you use that drug.
Do not start or stop any medciine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediatley. Symptoms of overdose may include: seevre mental/mood changes, confusion, severe or persistent headache, severe restlessness, fast breathing.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others. Laboratroy and/or medical tests (e.G., blood pressure) may be performed to monitor your progress. If used for ADHD, it is recommended that you attend a total treatment program that includes educational, psychological, and social/behavioral treatments.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember in the morning hours. If it is in the afternoon or near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container.
Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C) is permitted.
Keep away from light and moisture.
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