ADHD Articles A-Z
Dexedrine is a prescription medication that is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Dexedrine, including information about some of its side effects and tips concerning how and when to take the medication.
Abusing Dexedrine can have serious health consequences, such as cardiovascular failure. This eMedTV segment discusses the dangers of Dexedrine abuse and explains how an addiction to the drug is usually treated with behavioral therapy.
Combining Dexedrine and alcohol may affect your ability to drive a car. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses Dexedrine and alcohol, and explains why people with a history of alcohol abuse should probably avoid the medication.
Dexedrine may not be safe for women who are pregnant. This eMedTV resource discusses Dexedrine and pregnancy, including information concerning animal studies in which the drug appeared to cause miscarriages and birth defects.
Weight loss is a potential side effect of Dexedrine. This eMedTV resource explores Dexedrine and weight loss, explaining that the drug can be prescribed to help with weight loss, even though the FDA has not approved it for this use.
For people 12 years and older with narcolepsy, the starting Dexedrine dosage is usually 10 mg a day. This eMedTV segment discusses Dexedrine dosing in general and provides guidelines for when and how to best take the medication.
Examples of medications that may interact with Dexedrine include Demerol, Thorazine, and Lithobid. This eMedTV Web page highlights a variety of Dexedrine drug interactions, such as those that may occur with blood pressure medications.
The effects of a Dexedrine overdose may include such things as fast breathing, fever, and hyperactivity. This eMedTV article describes other possible effects of an overdose involving Dexedrine and looks at treatment options for such an overdose.
There are potential sexual side effects of Dexedrine, including a decreased libido and impotence. This eMedTV page looks at Dexedrine sexual side effects and discusses some treatment options for them, such as erectile dysfunction medicines.
Some of the most common Dexedrine side effects can include loss of appetite, dizziness, and insomnia. This eMedTV Web page also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious side effects of Dexedrine, such as hallucinations or chest pain.
Some uses of Dexedrine include the treatment of narcolepsy and the treatment of ADHD in children and teens. This eMedTV segment explores these Dexedrine uses in more detail and discusses "off-label" uses of the medication.
Dexedrine Warnings and Precautions
Some precautions and warnings to be aware of with Dexedrine concern its addictive nature. This eMedTV segment calls attention to other Dexedrine warnings and precautions to be familiar with before taking the drug.
Dexedrine Without a Prescription
It is illegal under federal and some state laws to obtain or use Dexedrine without a prescription. This eMedTV article also explains why it is dangerous to use Dexedrine without the supervision of your healthcare provider.
Dexedrine: A Controlled Substance
Dexedrine, a controlled substance, is covered by special rules that specify how it may be prescribed. This eMedTV resource explains why Dexedrine is classified as a Class II controlled substance and covers some of the rules that pertain to it.
Dexedrine can be used to treat narcolepsy or ADHD. This eMedTV article explains that Dexedrine can cause a calming or a stimulating effect and also lists symptoms that may occur if you overdose on it. Dexidrine is a common misspelling of Dexedrine.
Diagnosing ADHD can sometimes be difficult because many people may exhibit the main ADHD symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. This eMedTV article offers information for diagnosing ADHD and links to other articles about ADHD.
Diagnosing ADHD in adults requires a history of childhood behavior, a physical exam, and psychological tests. As this eMedTV article explains, a key aspect of diagnosing ADHD in adults is the presence of current symptoms that began in childhood.
Drug Interactions With Atomoxetine
MAOIs, pressors, and quinine are a few of the drugs that can potentially interact with atomoxetine. This eMedTV page explains how drug interactions with atomoxetine can raise your risk of side effects like increased heart rate, among other things.
This eMedTV segment gives an overview of Focalin, a prescription drug used for the treatment of ADHD. This page discusses Focalin effects and potential side effects, as well as what to do if you overdose. Focalen is a common misspelling of Focalin.
Focalin is a prescription drug licensed to treat ADHD. This eMedTV article explains that Focalin causes a calming effect even though it is a stimulant, and also highlights dosing guidelines and potential side effects with the drug (such as nausea).
This eMedTV page explains why you may want to avoid mixing Focalin and alcohol. Specifically, taking Focalin and alcohol together may affect your ability to perform certain tasks; and people who have abused alcohol may be more likely to abuse Focalin.
This eMedTV page explains that it is difficult to tell how commonly people taking Focalin experience depression. This page explores Focalin and depression in more detail, noting in particular that the drug can be used off-label to treat depression.
This eMedTV article explores Focalin and hair loss, explaining that although hair loss appears to be a side effect in people taking a medication similar to Focalin, hair loss was not reported as a common side effect of Focalin in short-term studies.
It may not be safe to take Focalin during pregnancy. This eMedTV article explains that Focalin did cause problems to fetuses in pregnant animal studies. If you're taking Focalin and pregnancy occurs, you should let your healthcare provider know.
This eMedTV Web page explores Focalin and weight loss, explaining that using Focalin for weight loss is one off-label use of the medication. However, stimulants such as Focalin are often abused for this purpose.
As this eMedTV segment explains, the recommended starting Focalin dose for people who have not taken methylphenidate before is Focalin 2.5 mg twice daily. This page also lists some of the factors that can affect your Focalin dosage (like your age).
As this eMedTV Web page explains, among the drugs that Focalin can potentially interact with are pressors, seizure medications, and warfarin. Focalin drug interactions can possibly raise your risk of bleeding or side effects, among other things.
This eMedTV article explains that while the FDA has not approved the use of Focalin for adults with ADHD, a healthcare provider may prescribe the medication to an adult if he or she believes that it is appropriate for that person's situation.
A recent Focalin overdose can be treated by pumping the stomach or giving certain drugs. This eMedTV page covers the effects of a Focalin overdose (such as confusion) and explains that you should seek immediate medical attention if you've overdosed.
Among the potential side effects of Focalin are nausea and a loss of appetite. This eMedTV page also lists some Focalin side effects to report to your doctor (such as confusion). Focalin side affects is a common misspelling of Focalin side effects.
Focalin side effects can include nausea, a loss of appetite, and a fever. This eMedTV Web page also discusses rare side effects of Focalin (such as drowsiness and headache) and side effects to report to your doctor (like fainting or seizures).
As this eMedTV article explains, Focalin is used mainly to treat ADHD in children and adolescents -- but it may also be used off-label to treat adult ADHD. This page lists other off-label Focalin uses and explains the drug's effects and how it works.
Focalin Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV Web page discusses a number of Focalin warnings and precautions, including possible drug interactions and the risk of vision problems or sudden death in some people taking the drug. This article also covers who should avoid Focalin.