The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Fast heartbeat
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach upset
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Tremors
- Trouble sleeping
Less Common Side Effects
- Restlessness
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Hives
- Changes in sex drive
- Blurry vision
Dextroamphetamine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions: rash; hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Heart problems: heart attack, fast heart rate, high blood pressure
- Brain-related problems: seizures, stroke
- Mental health-related problems: manic episodes, changes in thoughts or behavior, hallucinations
- Serotonin syndrome: fast heart rate, sweating, muscle stiffness or spasms, fever, confusion
Source: DailyMed
The following Dextroamphetamine side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Agitation
delusions
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
Incidence not known
Blurred vision
chest discomfort or pain
difficulty breathing
dizziness
faintness
false or unusual sense of well-being
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
headache
pounding in the ears
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
swelling of the feet or lower legs
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
twitching, twisting, or uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
unable to sleep
uncontrolled vocal outbursts and/or tics (uncontrolled repeated body movements)
unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Change in consciousness
dark-colored urine
discouragement
feeling sad or empty
irritability
lack of appetite
loss of consciousness
loss of interest or pleasure
mood or mental changes
muscle cramps or spasms
muscle pain or stiffness
panic state
physical attempt to injure
rapid breathing
seizures
stomach cramps
sweating
trouble concentrating
violent actions
vomiting
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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