Dexedrine
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Infrequent Side-Effects
Dry Mouth Some people
taking this medication experience dry mouth. Although dry mouth may
not go away completely, it usually gets better with time. Dry mouth
can be relieved by sucking on hard candy or crushed ice, drinking
plenty of fluids, or eating frozen grapes.
Headache Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
can cause headaches, which often fade as your body adjusts to the
medication. If you experience headaches and they're disruptive, talk
to your doctor or therapist before you take any pain medications. He
or she can let you know which medications are safe to take with
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
Nausea Most people who
experience this side-effect notice that it disappears in a few
weeks. To reduce or eliminate nausea, eat several small meals per
day instead of three big ones, or try snacking on dry toast or
crackers.
Loss of appetite & weight loss
You may experience decreased appetite and as a result, may lose
weight even if you are not trying to. Try eating smaller, but more
frequent meals to take in more calories. Your doctor or therapist
can help you monitor your weight and suggest a high calorie (but
healthy) diet for you if weight loss continues to be a concern.