Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine Extended-Release Capsules (Adderall XR)
Warning
This medicine has a risk of abuse and misuse. Use this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules) only as you were told by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have ever abused or been addicted to any drugs or alcohol.
Uses of Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine Extended-Release Capsules
It is used to treat attention deficit problems with hyperactivity. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine Extended-Release Capsules?
If you have an allergy to dextroamphetamine, amphetamine, or any other part of this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules). If you are allergic to this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules); any part of this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. If you or a family member have any of these health problems: Blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, heart structure problems or other heart problems, or Tourette’s syndrome or tics. If you have any of these health problems: Glaucoma, agitation, anxiety, or overactive thyroid. If you have ever had any of these health problems: Drug abuse or stroke. If you have kidney disease. If you are taking acetazolamide. If you are taking sodium bicarbonate. If you have taken certain drugs for depression or Parkinson’s disease in the last 14 days. This includes isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, or rasagiline. Very high blood pressure may happen. If you are taking any of these drugs: Linezolid or methylene blue. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules).
What are some things I need to know or do while I take Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine Extended-Release Capsules?
Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules) affects you. If you have been taking this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules) for a long time or at high doses, it may not work as well and you may need higher doses to get the same effect. This is known as tolerance. Call your doctor if this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules) stops working well. Do not take more than buyed. This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have been taking this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules) for many weeks, talk with your doctor before stopping. You may want to slowly stop this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules). You may need to have some heart tests before starting this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules). If you have questions, talk with your doctor. This medicine may cause high blood pressure. Check blood pressure and heart rate as the doctor has told you. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules). Do not take antacids with this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules). Talk with your doctor before using OTC products that may raise blood pressure. These include cough or cold drugs, diet pills, stimulants, ibuprofen or like products, and some natural products or aids. New or worse behavior and mood changes like change in thinking, anger, and hallucinations have happened with this medicine (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine extended-release capsules). Tell your doctor if you or a family member have any mental or mood problems like depression or bipolar illness, or if a family member has committed suicide. Call your doctor right away if you have hallucinations; change in the way you act; or signs of mood changes like depression, thoughts of suicide, nervousness, emotional ups and downs, thinking that is not normal, anxiety, or lack of