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What is narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a chronic disease of the central nervous system. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the main symptom and is present in 100% of patients with narcolepsy. Other primary symptoms of narcolepsy include:
- loss of muscle tone (cataplexy),
- distorted perceptions (hypnagogic hallucinations), and
- inability to move or talk (sleep paralysis).
Additional symptoms include disturbed nocturnal sleep and automatic behavior (patients carry out certain actions without conscious awareness). All of the symptoms of narcolepsy may be present in various combinations and degrees of severity.
Narcolepsy usually begins in teenagers or young adults and affects both sexes equally. The first symptom to appear is excessive daytime sleepiness, which may remain unrecognized for a long time in that it develops gradually over time. The other symptoms can follow excessive daytime sleepiness by months...
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Dexedrine Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate) is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is a central nervous system stimulant. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, stomach upset, cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, sweating, weight loss, irritability or restlessness.
The usual dose of Dexedrine to treat narcolepsy is 5 to 60 mg per day in divided doses, depending on the patient response. For treatment of ADHD in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older, start with 5 mg once or twice daily; daily dosage may be raised by a physician. Dexedrine may interact with blood pressure medications, diuretics (water pills), antihistamines, acetazolamide, chlorpromazine, ethosuximide, guanethidine, haloperidol, lithium, methenamine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer), or antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Dexedrine should be used only if prescribed during pregnancy. Infants born to mothers who are dependent on this medication may be born too soon (premature) and have low birth weight. They may also have withdrawal symptoms. Tell your doctor if you notice mood changes, agitation, or unusual tiredness in your newborn. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding is not recommended. Dexedrine may be habit-forming. Withdrawal symptoms may occur after stopping this drug.
Our Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Dexedrine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
DEXEDRINE (dextroamphetamine) is indicated in:
Narcolepsy
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity: As an integral part of a total treatment program that typically includes other measures (psychological, educational, social) for patients (ages 6 years to 16 years) with this syndrome. A diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; DSM-IV) implies the presence of hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment and were present before age 7 years. The symptoms must cause clinically significant impairme...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Dexedrine Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using dextroamphetamine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fast or pounding heartbeats;
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure); or
- tremor, restlessness, hallucinations,...
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A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Dexedrine Consumer Information: Uses
Dextroamphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, concentrate, stay focused, and stop fidgeting.
This drug may also be used to treat certain sleeping disorders (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.
Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural...
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