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Q) What is
Dexedrine?
A) Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) is an
amphetamine, belonging to the group of medicines called
central nervous system (CNS) stimulants it is a Schedule II
controlled substance. Dexedrine was often used in the late 60s
and early 70s as a prescription diet aid, because one of the
effects of such stimulant drugs is to suppress appetite.
Dexedrine (and its more potent cousin Benzedrine) was also
commonly (and illegally) used by college students, either for
the stimulant high it provided or as a study
aid. |
Q) How does Dexedrine
work?
A) This drug works by suppressing all spontaneous
behavior. Dexedrine reduces all spontaneous or self generated
activates which is shown by the following characteristics:
exploration and curiosity, socializing, and an increase in
obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
Q) What does Dexedrine look
like?
A) Dexedrine is manufactured in orange 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
tablets and 5mg, 10mg, and 15mg clear and brown capsules.
Q) What side effects occur with the use and abuse
of Dexedrine?
A) The side effects that occur with Dexedrine are:
addiction, agitation/irritability, insomnia, dry mouth, headache,
nausea, weight loss, hallucinations, liver irritation/toxicity,
increased heart rate, tics, Tourette's syndrome, sexual
difficulties, behavior disturbances, and thought disorder, elevation
of blood pressure, over stimulation, restlessness, dizziness,
euphoria, headache, exacerbation of motor skills, diarrhea, and
constipation.
Q) What are the symptoms of a Dexedrine
overdose?
A) The symptoms of a Dexedrine overdose are: abdominal
cramps, assaultiveness, coma, confusion, convulsions, depression,
diarrhea, fatigue, hallucinations, high fever, heightened reflexes,
high or low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, nausea, panic,
rapid breathing, restlessness, tremor, and vomiting.
Q) What drug interactions occur with the use and
abuse of Dexedrine?
A) The drug interactions which can occur with the use
/ abuse of Dexedrine are:
MAO Inhibitors (within 14 days) - serious, even fatal,
interactions can occur
Acidifying agents like guanethidine, reserpine, and
fruit juices can lower absorption of Dexedrine.
Alkalinizing agents such as Diamox (acetazolamide)
increase absorption of Dexedrine and other amphetamines.
Tricyclic antidepressants may increase their levels
when taken with Dexedrine. Although tricyclic antidepressants may be
used with amphetamines to help make them work better, using the two
medicines together may increase the chance of fast or irregular
heartbeat, severe high blood pressure, or high fever.
Thorazine (chlorpromazine), lithium, and Haldol
(haloperidol) can lower the effectiveness of Dexedrine.
Dexedrine increases the effects of norepinephrine.
Amantadine (Symmetrel), Caffeine (NoDoz), Chlophedianol
(Ulone), Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Nabilone (Cesamet), Pemoline
(Cylert)- these medicines may increase the stimulant effects of
Dexedrine and cause nervousness, irritability, trouble sleeping, and
possibly convulsions (seizures).
Appetite suppressants (diet
pills), Medicine for asthma or other breathing problems, Medicine
for colds, sinus problems, or hay fever or other allergies
(including nose drops or sprays) - these medicines may increase the
stimulant effects of amphetamines and cause nervousness,
irritability, trouble sleeping, or convulsions (seizures), and
affect the heart and blood vessels.
Beta-adrenergic blocking
agents (beta blockers) may increase the chance of high blood
pressure and heart problems when taken with Dexedrine
Digitalis
glycosides (heart medicine). Amphetamines may cause additive
effects, resulting in irregular heartbeat.
Meperidine - when
Dexedrine is taken at with meperidine, it increases the chances of
certain side effects such as fever, convulsions, and even coma.
Thyroid hormones-The effects either of these hormones or of
Dexedrine may increase when both are being
taken. | 
